INNOVATIVE INSTALLATIONS
In addition to the main exhibition halls, curated sections and conceptual installations will enrich the visitor experience. Renowned Chinese designer Chi Wing Lo will create a major installation at the entrance of the main exhibition hall. Lo will also be a speaker at the forum and a jury for special awards. Zhuo Tan, Director of Design Shanghai, comments “Mr. Lo is an iconic figure in the Chinese design community, and we are very honoured to have in-depth cooperation with Mr. Lo this year. He is a key figure in bringing Chinese design language and aesthetics to the world stage and supporting young designers.”

French interior designer Baptiste Bohu will utilize products from various brands to install a classic apartment interior based on the theme of The Silk Road. British brand Designer's Guild will present a never-before-seen textile showcase, featuring a plethora of textile talent. U2 will present an installation produced in collaboration with Kengo Kuma Studio.

NATIONAL PAVILIONS
In addition to debuting their latest collections, many international brands will present products in the form of national pavilions. The Nordic Design Pavilion will feature Hay, &Tradition, Fredericia, PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED, and Secto Design. The Nordic home collection brand WOWDSGN will partner with the Consulate General of the Republic of Finland in Shanghai and Business Finland to present ‘Special Showcase of Finland’ featuring Nikari and WOWLab. Veronafiere will unveil a 200-square-meter ‘Living Italy’ pavilion, whilst Spanish brand Andreu World will make its debut in the Spanish pavilion.

INDUSTRY LEADERS GATHERED AT THE FORUM
The Kohler Exquisite x Design Shanghai forum will present inspiring and diverse content from over 80 design industry leaders and influencers over four days at the fair. Key topics include “From Sustainable Design to Sustainable Economy”, and keynote speakers include Ross Lovegrove, Chi Wing Lo, Kelly Hoppen, Richard Hutten, André Fu, Ab Rogers, and Ini Archibong.