The Future of Design for Kitchens & Retail

Panel: “Design Trends for Kitchens & the Retail Sector” – Katrin de Louw

In her presentation, trend researcher and interior designer Katrin de Louw provides an in-depth outlook on upcoming interior design and kitchen trends. She not only highlights relevant developments in colours, materials, shapes and functions, but also places these within the context of broader social and economic changes. Particular attention is paid to the implications for kitchen retailers and kitchen showrooms: How are customer needs changing? Which living arrangements and lifestyles will shape tomorrow’s demand? And how can retailers successfully translate these trends into their advisory services, showrooms and communications?

Furthermore, the presentation will highlight specific, carefully selected ideas for the retail sector to target currently cautious consumers more effectively, stimulate impulse purchases and strengthen the relevance of high-street retail. The focus will be on practical approaches to modern customer engagement, emotional presentation and future-proof positioning within the competitive landscape.

About the speaker

Katrin de Louw is a qualified interior designer, trend researcher and founder of the agency Trendfilter – Designzukunft für Möbel und Materialien. Since 1997, she has been advising manufacturers, suppliers and retailers on design, materials, colours and future trends. She is regarded as one of the leading experts on interior design and furniture trends in the German-speaking world; she is an author, a judge for the Green Product Award, amongst other things, and a sought-after keynote speaker. With her annual TRENDFILTER Report, she provides the furniture and kitchen industry with guidance on the developments of tomorrow.