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Three trends for the Twenties

Let’s face it, we can all use some optimism right now. We are happy to see inno... More

date: Mar 14, 2022

Let’s face it, we can all use some optimism right now. We are happy to see inno... More

The common thread in interiors

Milan Design Week 2019 was a true experience for all senses; this year we spott... More

date: Jun 21, 2019

Milan Design Week 2019 was a true experience for all senses; this year we spott... More

All wrapped up in handmade textiles

Is it climate change, consumer fatigue or have retailers finally gone mad becau... More

date: Jun 22, 2018

Is it climate change, consumer fatigue or have retailers finally gone mad becau... More

for PantoneView

Craftscurator shows 5 scarcity-related design strategies: Repair, Reuse, Self-P... More

date: May 10, 2015

Craftscurator shows 5 scarcity-related design strategies: Repair, Reuse, Self-P... More

Full of information on materials and techniques

Early signs of new product trends can be found in the new materials and techniq... More

date: May 04, 2014

Early signs of new product trends can be found in the new materials and techniq... More

Reflections on 2013

What an inspiring journey it has been! Exploring the topic of Sustainable Desig... More

date: Dec 20, 2013

What an inspiring journey it has been! Exploring the topic of Sustainable Desig... More

Financial Times article

Craftscurator was interviewed on the role of crafts in Dutch Design. Irene shar... More

date: Oct 30, 2013

Craftscurator was interviewed on the role of crafts in Dutch Design. Irene shar... More

Sustainable Design in the EU Market for Home Deco/ Textiles

The disaster in the garment factory in Bangladesh has shocked the world. Both b... More

date: May 19, 2013

The disaster in the garment factory in Bangladesh has shocked the world. Both b... More

In Retrospect

Every year, Craftscurator looks back on trend presentations made. This 71 page ... More

date: Nov 06, 2012

Every year, Craftscurator looks back on trend presentations made. This 71 page ... More

For Exporters

Early December, a design workshop for Indonesian crafts businesses took place i... More

date: Jan 11, 2012

Early December, a design workshop for Indonesian crafts businesses took place i... More

Trendupdate January 2012

Wildbreien, or guerilla knitting, is the latest addition to the Dutch dictionar... More

date: Jan 11, 2012

Wildbreien, or guerilla knitting, is the latest addition to the Dutch dictionar... More

Product trends 10-11

As 2011 is nearly over, we are looking back on product trends for 2010 and 2011... More

date: Nov 10, 2011

As 2011 is nearly over, we are looking back on product trends for 2010 and 2011... More

Trendupdate October 2011

Global challenges are driving social, green and fair product innovation. We can... More

date: Oct 11, 2011

Global challenges are driving social, green and fair product innovation. We can... More

Handmade in Milan

Do not touch, is a warning heard on many trade shows. None of that at the Salon... More

date: Jul 31, 2011

Do not touch, is a warning heard on many trade shows. None of that at the Salon... More