ICFF 2024

ICFF, North America’s premier platform for global design and luxury, continues to expand and at its 27th annual edition, scheduled for May 16-19, 2015, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center it will present a lot of novelties, collaborations and alliances. Don't miss all the info that organizers have given us!

The novelties of the next edition

This year's ICFF edition is doubling in size thanks to the new HO.MI New York Pavilion and the new Luxe Interiors + Design Pavilion as well as a collaboration between Bernhardt Design and ICFF®.

• ICFF has entered into a long term cooperation agreement with Fiera Milano, so more than 120 top Italian designers and brands who exhibit at the bi-annual HO.MI. Milano lifestyle exhibition held at Fiera Milano in January and August, will travel to New York to take part in the HO.MI. New York pavilion at ICFF 2015.

• The addition of the Luxe Interiors + Design pavilion, one of several high design pavilions to showcase a carefully curated mix of transitional and classic contemporary brands, this pavilion will be host to a mix of exhibitor space and programming.

• Up to 12 emerging design professionals have a chance to showcase their work for thousands of manufacturers, retailers and the media as ICFF Studio starts a collaboration with Bernhardt Design. Is a juried design competition, which encourages undiscovered designers to submit their prototypes for consideration by established industry professionals.

Reasons to visit ICFF

ICFF has experienced a transformation over the past two years, expanding by nearly 40 percent and adding hundreds of new exhibitors and thousands of new attendees. In fact, to accommodate HO.MI and Luxe Interiors + Design pavilions, ICFF moves to now encompass three levels at the Jacob K. Javits Center taking an additional 82,500 square feet of exhibition space on the third level of the Javits Center.

Features:

• HO.MI New York - More than 120 top Italian designers and brands from HO.MI Milano will attend. This feature also will include many exhibitors from Salone Del Mobile, the world’s largest high-end interiors exhibition held every April at Fiera Milano.

• The Luxe Interiors + Design pavilion will be located within the new space will feature furniture, lighting, wallcovering, carpets, kitchen and bath and accessories brands.

• ICFF Talks - Internationally recognized industry leaders share their knowledge on topics that range from innovation in materials, through new design approaches in color and style for residential, hospitality, contract and luxury retail environments.

• ICFF Studio - Now celebrating its 10th edition, features the prototypes of undiscovered designers selected through a juried competition.

• ASID @ ICFF - The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is offering a full slate of Interior Design Continuing Education Council (DCEC)/ Continuing Education Units (CEU) approved sessions throughout the show. A broad range of topics offer something for designers in every discipline.

2015 participation numbers expected

More than 32,000 architects, interior designers, developers, visual merchandisers and high-end retail buyers are expected to visit the show's 700-plus exhibitors at the four-day event.

Some participation results from the last edition

• 31,421 attendees (6% percent increase).

• 10 international contingents in attendance.

• the return of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Design Philippines, after a 13-year absence; with a delegation of 15 companies.

• Bernhardt Design celebrated its 125th year as a market leader with a curated introduction of seating options by a troika of top-flight international design pioneers.

• As the ICFF strides through its third decade, it continues to bloom with innovative alliances and programs.

ICFF joins in 724 exhibitors from all over the world to display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture and many more interior design areas. Creating a remarkable string of exhibitors makes an undoubtedly opportunity to view a broad and exclusive collection of the world's finest and original home and contract products.

Featuring talks, ICFF panels of industry leaders discussing changes, novelties, materials and trends under the same field. Having a great audience of 200 architects, interior designers, developers and visual merchandisers all together to collaborate and brainstorm new ideas for the market.

This expo celebrates the design industry in the best kind of way, due to its ongoing activities, workshops and collaborations from the official furniture and design companies worldwide. From anywhere like New York, Philippines, Italy, Spain, Brazil and many others all participate gladly, giving their own official brand to the show.

When all these exhibitors get together to take advantage of everything stated above, you better know that the trade show itself is very well organized. Not only having 11 categories that are well placed in the show floor, it also counts with 10 contingents from across the world. Check out its many features such as awards, parties and talks, take advantage of its year-long public relations and marketing campaign.

ICFF annually attracts the best companies, products and professionals in contemporary design to New York. If you want to get fun and discover the most fascinating and latest trends, you can't miss this premier show held next week (May 14-17) at Jacob K. Javits Convention centre. Neither misses our interview with the organisers of the show to stay up to date about all the novelties and if you are going to exhibit, take note of some useful tips and recommendations...!

ICFF is the premier show in North America for contemporary design, but tell us, what highlights ICFF compared to other similar events?

ICFF is dedicated to being the global design platform for North America. To this end, the event continues to bring what’s best and what’s next to the Fair from all over the world. Doubling in size over the past 3 editions, the exhibition is expected to continue to expand to a full facility event at the Jacob K. Javits Center.

In 2014, the Fair maxed out the level 1 hall; in 2015, the Fair went to two levels; this year we occupy a much larger footprint on the second level, next year the Fair will move upstairs to occupy the entire main level - or nearly 200,000 net feet.

At the same time, ICFF is the foundation of the citywide celebration of design, NYCxDesign. A personal goal of mine is to work to make New York Design Week- NYCxDesign, the global design celebration of the world. At its core will always be ICFF.

In addition, there are important design hubs that ICFF will address with smaller edited satellite Fairs - like Miami, and Los Angeles. ICFF Miami takes place October 5-6 of this year.

This year ICFF will launch a new edition in Miami, but for New York's edition, which are the main novelties we can find on the show floor?

At ICFF, you’ll see furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors. Which makes ICFF one of the only North American platforms to view all of the design elements that go into kitchen and bath design, and does not just focus on building products.

Not-to-miss highlights at this year’s show include the Ho.MI Lifestyles Pavilion featuring top Italian designers and brands; The Milk Standby Design Milk, featuring American and Canadian designers and makers selling everything from modern jewelry and watches to wallets to home decor; the Luxe Interiors + Design Pavilion showcasing the top brands in contemporary and classic designs; ICFF Studio, which features the prototypes of undiscovered designers selected through a juried competition; and of course, ICFF Schools, displaying today’s top innovations by tomorrow’s design leaders.

We will also welcome contingents from Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Brazilian Furniture, British European Design Group (BEDG), Ceramics of Italy, Design Philippines, Furniture New York, The Furniture Society (U.S.), Inside Norway, Interiors from Spain and Portugal Brands.

What benefits brings ICFF to New York's city?

ICFF made its start 28 years ago, and since then, has become a catalyst for other design events and programs that have popped up around ICFF. As a result, NYCxDESIGN Week was born. As the crown jewel in NYCxDESIGN Week, ICFF sets the tone for the city’s annual celebration of design.

For those who never been before on an ICFF show, during the event we have the chance to enjoy live talks and educational sessions. Do you recommend a session in particular?

It depends on your interest and our industry. If you’re an interior designer, I’d suggest Saturday morning’s “Design Trends: A Multi-Perspective View of the Year Ahead”; architects will enjoy “Design: The Architecture of Storytelling” starting at 3PMon Saturday. If you’re an industrial designer, I’d make sure not to miss the “Collective Innovation: Embracing Collaboration in (Home Furnishing) Design” at 1030AM on Sunday; and no matter what your design focus, the “Friends with Benefits: The Advantages of a Good Design Network” talk at 2 PM on Sunday will be of interest to everyone.

Also, for new exhibitors, can you give them some tips on how to move around the show? (venue rules, protocol, customs...)

The tips I would give new exhibitors is to look at the exhibitor kit in detail.

What are the main benefits of attending ICFF?

Each and every year, we are dedicated to evolving and growing ICFF and exploring new ways to present what’s best and what’s next. In 2015, ICFF expanded to two levels of New York’s Jacob K. Javits Center, represents a 30 percent increase in size and outpacing the double-digit expansion experienced in 2013 and 2014.

This year, the ICFF exhibition floor has grown by additional 30% over 2015, as the Fair welcomes some 150 new brands. With our expanded scope that includes more luxury kitchen and bath brands and designers, ICFF has come to stand for all that is important in contemporary and classic design. New pavilions, exhibitors, and features fill an additional 30,000 net square feet – covering more than half of the third level of the Javits Center.

What are the coming trends in terms of Design?

• The Concrete Look and Geometric Forms - With designs of Walker Zanger, Villeroy & Boch, Original BTC, Bend Goods, Concrete Geometric (located in The Milk Stand) and CUT by Yumi Endo (located in The Milk Stand).
• Using Technological Advances to Create Bright Colors, Abstract Pattern Based on Natural Phenomena or Organic Form - by Dana Finnigan, CP Lighting, Serge LESAGE, Sifas or Naive Slimtech.
• Influence of Space - with Woven Concepts, Walker Zanger, Jan Kath or Modern Verve.
• Exoctic Influence - Lucy Tupu, Turnstyle Designs, Lisa Fay Design and Samad.
• Reimagined Designs - Within the first few months of the year, a strong need to reminisce has taken hold and become a key trend among 2016 ICFF exhibitors: Republic of Fritz Hansen, Colonial Bronze, Anglepoise, Mater, Stereotype Design.