Latest Past Events

    From factory ruin to design – A journey in reuse and creativity

    Formex stage, A20:20

    Gustav Ovland is the designer who became famous when he transformed a disused factory into a home and creative workshop on the Swedish TV show Husdrömmar. The experience was the start of his career and taught him the value of reuse, slow processes and trusting his own decisions. In this talk, he shares why thoughtful […]

    Future consumption landscape: the trends shaping tomorrow’s market

    Formex stage, A20:20

    HUI takes the temperature of future consumption. At a time when the market, consumer behavior and technology are changing faster than ever, we gather insights from all parts of the consumption landscape to translate fragmented signals into a sharp picture of the market's development. In this seminar, we will present the trends that will have […]

    Why are holidays so important for retail?

    Formex stage, A20:20

    What is it that makes us all need holidays in our everyday lives? As the campfires in Sweden become fewer and disappear, we long for occasions to gather around, to set the table, to cook and bake for and decorate. Like at holidays. Then it's up to retail to deliver. Helena Lyth, who gives daily […]