Are you one of tomorrow’s design stars?
Design Talents is Formex’s most exciting feature, where up-and-coming designers from Sweden and around the world can apply for a spot to showcase their innovative design solutions and products to buyers, manufacturers, and the media at the trade show.
Are you one of them, or do you know someone who should take the plunge?
You can now apply to Design Talents for January 2027! The application deadline is November 15.
Application process
Selection
We look at the products from the point of view of novelty in terms of idea and form, and to get a good mix of product types at the fair. The area is built in an architecturally exciting way that differs from the other stands in the hall. As a participant in Design Talents, you are welcome to participate in this area for up to three fairs.
Installation information & price
Those selected will have the opportunity to accept a stand located in the Design Talents area. The stand is ready with carpet, lighting on the rope, painted wall and the marketing name in vinyl text on the wall. After the basic design, you decorate the stand as you wish.
The stand area is 6 sqm (3×2 meters). The registration fee is 8 764 SEK excl. VAT (10 955 SEK incl. VAT). You will only be charged if you are selected.
Please note that you as an exhibitor may take orders, but no direct sales may take place in the stand as Formex is a trade fair.
Best In Show – the competition’s first prize
At each trade show, the jury selects a winner; the designer who has stood out a little more than the rest of the talented participants wins the Best in Show award. The winner is announced on stage.
In addition to the honor, this is also included in the price:
- A stand at the next Formex (value approx. SEK 20,000)
- Advice and coaching with Ann-Louise Andrén, Creative Director at Ceannis.
- A marketing package (value 30 000 SEK) with visibility in Formex channels, during and after the fair.
The 2026 jury
Lisa Bengtsson
Mönsterformgivare och entreprenör
Ordförande i Design Talents jury
Cissi Blomqvist
Entrepreneur, Founder of Oängslig Kreativitet
Jesper Tillberg
Editor-in-Chief, Plaza Interiör
Ann-Louise Andrén
Founder and Creative Director, Ceannis
Tips for the fair
Once you’ve been accepted to Design Talents, it’s time to start preparing for the fair. Here Lisa Bengtsson gives her best tips on what you should think about to get the best possible effect from your implementation.
Previous winners
BACKBONE CHAIR
Hermine Blixt won Best in Show in August 2026.
TAIL Living
Charlotte Tholsby won Best in Show in January 2025.
Midsummer flagpole
Anna Krantz won Best in Show in January 2026.
Albamatilde
Alba Caruso won Best in Show in August 2024.
Nova Felix
Julie and André won Best in Show in August 2025.
Studio Madelen Möllard
Madelen Möllard won Best in Show in January 2024.
Plantstraws
Elin Fyhr won Best in Show in August 2023.
BARK Sweden
Richard and Frida Lilliestråle won Best in Show in January 2023.
SVEA BARONE
Svea Barone won Best in Show in August 2022.
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