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09 : 02 : 2011 Furniture : Emotional Sobriety : Form Follows Rituals

Many designers at this year’s show, set in the main Koelnmesse exhibition space, focused on how people use everyday objects. This approach often resulted in designs that were flexible, minimal and modular. ‘The concept of innovation is changing,’ said Spanish designer, and member of the IMM Interior Trends committee, Patricia Urquiola. ‘In my opinion, it is closely connected with people’s needs and with the way we use objects.’

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