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Designing for Change At NeoCon and Design Days

For an industry that has long equated innovation with novelty, the most compelling launches at NeoCon and Design Days argued for adaptability and resourcefulness.

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METROPOLIS’s Sustainability Lab Returns to NeoCon

Discover tools, ideas, and inspiration to make thoughtful material choices for a sustainable future.

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15 Booths We Loved at ICFF 2026

This year’s edition was filled with hand-crafted and digitally fabricated pieces made with bio-based and recycled materials. Check out METROPOLIS editors’ top picks here. 

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Lighting That Lets Shape Shine

From sculptural forms to fixtures inspired by nature—these three lighting trends reimagine how we shape space, mood, and meaning with light.

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Inside METROPOLIS’s Sustainability Lab at NeoCon

Discover tools, ideas, and inspiration to make thoughtful material choices for a sustainable future.

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8 Standout Products from Milan Design Week 2025

From hundreds of showcases at Salone del Mobile and Milan, METROPOLIS highlights eight must-see introductions.

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B Corp Brands Are Creating Design for a Fairer World

The third-party designation is transforming design by putting people on par with profit.

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3 Key Considerations for Specifying Sustainable Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic-based materials remain optimal for high-traffic spaces—not just for their durability but also for their benefits to well-being.

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8 Architectural Lights That Continue to Astonish

From monumental lighting walls to subtle recessed fixtures, these solutions can shape space and transform experiences.

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Clerkenwell Design Week Launches New Product Awards Program

In partnership with SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, the U.K.’s leading design festival introduces the CDW 2025 Product Awards, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship in product design.

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4 Color Trends That Are Good for the Brain

New research into neuroscience suggests that color affects our psyche, emotions, and bodies. Here are four color-ways to shape moods and memories.

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These 3D Printed Luminaires Expand on Design Without Compromising Health

Cooper Lighting Solutions' Shaper PrentaLux line offers sustainable options in a range of pendant styles, colors, and textures.

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Take a Step toward Circularity with These Products

Discover 10 products that make use of recycled, recyclable, or renewable materials or are designed for reuse, disassembly, and repair.

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This Lighting Collection Diverts Urban Trees from Landfills

Discover TREELINE, a circular product designed by lighting producer Stickbulb, in collaboration with Brooklyn-based fabrication studio Tri-Lox and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

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7 Healthier Alternatives to Conventional PVC Products

Here are some innovative PVC swaps, oldie-but-goodie alternatives, or solutions focused on using the thermoplastic responsibly. 

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6 New Products that Lean Into Their Legacy

Discover how these brands, whether nascent or well established, are innovating to expand on their product heritage.

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10 Sustainable Furniture Pieces for the Outdoors

These pieces of outdoor furniture can help us work outdoors, extend indoor spaces, and connect with nature.

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13 Simpler, Smarter Building Products

The best structural elements are easy to install and safer to touch.

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Explore Crypton’s Latest Stylish and Planet-Friendly Fabrics 

From Our Partner: With Crypton, there is no need to compromise performance for aesthetics. Explore the latest stain-resistant barrier fabrics made for people and planet.