ICFF Archives - Metropolis

Metropolis's Top Design Moments at NYCxDesign

Metropolis Editors,

All the designs, exhibitions, and booths that stuck with us during design week earlier this month.

NYCxDesign 2018: At ICFF, Metropolis Will Host a Full-Day CEU-Accredited Conference

Avinash Rajagopal,

Metropolis's “ICFF Perspectives: Design/Democracy” will be one small part of ICFF, which has doubled in size over the past three years.

Indie Means Business: The Designers Unseating the Contract Furniture Industry

Avinash Rajagopal,

Independent designers and retailers have been slowly consolidating their position in the contract furniture industry. Now they’re ready to give established businesses a run for their money.

11 Must-See Lighting Designs from ICFF 2017

Metropolis Editors,

This year's ICFF showcased exceptional design from around the world—and these eleven lighting products truly shined.

The 7 Best Booths of ICFF 2017

Metropolis Editors,

This year's ICFF was exceptional in quality and range. These ten booths (plus two student-run booths) stood out from the rest.

Students Create Low-Cost Solutions for Coffee Harvesters

Avinash Rajagopal,

Students and teachers from El Salvador will unveil new tools for ethical coffee collection at this month’s ICFF in New York.

Get Ready, This Year's ICFF Will Be Bigger Than Ever

Shonquis Moreno,

In its 29th year, ICFF is poised to launch a new gallery and its first ever multi-brand installation—and it will feature more international brands than ever before.

#MetropolisLikes 2017 NYCxDesign Winners Announced!

Estefanía Acosta,

Metropolis editors select their favorite products from NYCxDESIGN.

British Designers See the Light at ICFF

Chella Strong,

The premier design fair's ever-expanding international reach brings new talent stateside.

Talented Designer In Need of A Champion? Meet Jerry Helling

Belinda Lanks,

The president and creative director of Bernhardt Design has created multiple platforms to invest in young American and international talent, helping to kick-start the careers of dozens of designers.

This Reconfigurable Desktop Unit Offers Instant Privacy in the Office

Charles O’Leary,

Collaborating with renowned designers Peter Stathis and Michael McCoy, Pablo Designs developed Corner Office, a reconfigurable desktop unit that fosters privacy in the workplace.

20 Highlights From ICFF 2016

Metropolis Editors,

Metropolis editors select the products that intrigued and inspired them during this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City.

Still Just Making Stuff: The Down-to-Earth Ethos of Christopher Boots

Ben Morgan,

The Australian lighting designer strives to find a balance between international expansion and remaining hands-on.

Design Students Take Their Final Projects to ICFF

Veronica Lin,

Design students at RIT reimagine the modern office.

Brad Ascalon Unveils New Outdoor Furniture Line

Dora Sapunar,

For their new furniture line for Loll Designs, designer Brad Ascalon and interior designer Ghislaine Viñas bring a sense of indoor comfort to outdoor spaces.