{"id":9248,"date":"2025-11-05T17:31:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evisionworlds.com\/?p=9248"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:31:32","slug":"kartell-presents-the-shape-of-whats-next-at-downtown-design-dubai-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evisionworlds.com\/?p=9248","title":{"rendered":"Kartell presents \u2018The Shape of What\u2019s Next\u2019 at Downtown Design Dubai 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

An ode to innovation, sustainability, and timeless Italian creativity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai\u00a0 <\/strong>Kartell returns to Downtown Design Dubai 2025 with \u2018The Shape of What\u2019s Next\u2019, an immersive presentation that reflects the brand\u2019s vision of design projected into the future. From November 5 to 9, at the Dubai Design District, Kartell invites visitors to discover a new chapter of creativity, one where technology, craftsmanship, and emotion come together to shape the living spaces of tomorrow. Through this year\u2019s exhibition, Kartell reaffirms its identity as a pioneer of innovation and sustainable design, values that continue to define its global legacy.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cDowntown Design Dubai is the perfect stage for Kartell to share our vision of innovation and beauty,\u201d says Lorenza Luti, Marketing & Retail Director of Kartell. \u201cEach new creation speaks to our belief in a design language that is both forward-looking and deeply human, where sustainability, versatility, and creativity coexist harmoniously. With every collection, Kartell reaffirms its role in shaping the homes and lifestyles of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the heart of the display stands A.I. Lite, the latest evolution of Philippe Starck\u2019s celebrated A.I. chair. First introduced in 2019 as the world\u2019s first design created using artificial intelligence, the A.I. family continues to evolve with this refined new version. Stripped of armrests and defined by cleaner, lighter lines, A.I. Lite embodies Starck\u2019s \u201cless is more\u201d philosophy, offering an essential, modern silhouette that merges comfort with functionality. The chair, crafted from recycled plastic and available in a fresh palette of contemporary colours, brings flexibility and sustainability into perfect balance, suitable for both domestic and professional settings.<\/p>\n

Alongside it, Starck also introduces Camomille, a poetic and rechargeable lamp whose soft silhouette and long battery life (up to 100 hours) make it ideal for any setting, from elegant dining spaces to terraces and lounges. Available in refined metallic and glossy finishes, Camomille transforms light into a gentle presence, infusing spaces with intimacy and warmth. Starck\u2019s design approach once again merges irony with practicality, crafting an object that feels as emotional as it is functional.\"\"<\/p>\n

Another highlight of the Dubai showcase is Albert, the new table by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba. Drawing inspiration from the curved legs of 18th-century craftsmanship, Albert reinterprets classic design with a modern spirit. Its lightweight aluminium base supports a choice of glossy porcelain tops, combining refinement with structural strength for both indoor and outdoor use. The same design duo extends their creative dialogue in Belvedere Vienna, a chair that marries Viennese wickerwork with recycled plastic, blending tradition and technology into a graceful union. Its outdoor counterpart, Belvedere Tech, replaces natural wicker with a two-tone synthetic material that maintains the woven look while offering greater durability, an ideal companion for terraces, gardens, and open-air lounges.<\/p>\n

The HiRay family, also designed by Serafini and Palomba, welcomes a new member this year: a sofa that introduces more generous shapes and thicker cushions for superior comfort. With its galvanised and painted steel frame and waterproof Trama fabric upholstery, the HiRay sofa exudes understated elegance, seamlessly adapting to outdoor or hospitality environments while maintaining the collection\u2019s hallmark minimalism.<\/p>\n

Patricia Urquiola\u2019s Aaland collection redefines conviviality through interconnected seating that can be arranged like islands, evoking the harmony of archipelagos. Modular and versatile, Aaland\u2019s armchairs, sofas, and pouffes can be freely combined to create fluid and adaptive spaces. Crafted with removable boucl\u00e9 and satin fabric coverings, the collection turns the home into a flexible ecosystem of comfort and interaction. Complementing it is Urquiola\u2019s Corteza, a nature-inspired family of tables and planters made from recycled materials. Their bark-like veining and organic shapes introduce a tactile beauty that harmonizes with both indoor and outdoor settings, embodying Urquiola\u2019s sustainable yet sensual design language.<\/p>\n

Piero Lissoni adds a touch of architectural minimalism with Wisewise, a modular wooden bookcase system that transforms storage into an evolving structure. Designed for versatility, it can function as shelving, a room divider, or a display piece, adapting fluidly to changing needs. Lissoni also revisits Trays, a beloved Kartell classic inspired by Japanese lacquerware, now reintroduced with new heights, configurations, and tone-on-tone colour options that accentuate its refined simplicity. The Asia collection by the same designer expands into eco-leather and outdoor versions, confirming Kartell\u2019s dedication to material innovation and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

Continuing this evolution of iconic forms, Philippe Starck revisits H.H.H. \u2013 Her Highest Highness, a chair that has become an emblem of Kartell\u2019s mastery of style. Now offered in a new matte finish and a vivid range of hues, it celebrates the purity of line and modern sophistication. Starck also extends his creative portfolio with the Adam Wood bookcase, now featuring enclosed compartments and a new white finish that adds versatility to its sculptural, modular design.<\/p>\n

Among other noteworthy updates, Thierry, another Lissoni design, expands with elegant outdoor variants in bright white finishes that highlight its gemstone-inspired surfaces. Audrey, Four, and Mini Kabuki by Ferruccio Laviani, Papyrus by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Clap and HiRay by Patricia Urquiola and Palomba respectively, all receive new colourways and finishes that align with Kartell\u2019s refreshed chromatic universe. Each reissue reflects the brand\u2019s ongoing dialogue between past and future, blending continuity with contemporary expression.<\/p>\n

Through these latest creations, Kartell reimagines the relationship between technology and craftsmanship, as well as function and emotion. \u2018The Shape of What\u2019s Next\u2019 captures a new era for the brand, one that embraces lighter forms, more sustainable materials, and an even brighter palette, all while remaining true to the essence of Italian design: elegance, innovation, and timeless appeal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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