ICFF 2026: Material Research, Lighting, and Global Design Trends in New York

The 88th edition of Glocal Design Magazine focuses on sustainability as a system redefining contemporary architectural practice, covering projects, interviews, and key voices on climate, territory, materials, and social responsibility. ICFF 2026 in New York presents brands exploring new design narratives from materials to global innovation. The fair articulates a conversation where matter, technology, and perception intertwine to redefine how we inhabit space. Material research is a shared starting point: Zieta Studio explores structural possibilities of metal through controlled deformation; Opiary and Design Quarters prioritize traceability, origin, and durability. Rosie Li Studio integrates lighting subtly to define spatial experience, expanding design toward the sensory. Poppy Print introduces graphic exploration on surfaces, patterns, and color. Moncer integrates cultural references within a contemporary language, connecting tradition and current production. The fair functions as a platform where diverse scales, geographies, and approaches meet, generating a constantly transforming ecosystem. Access is open with code GLOCAL100.