Creativity and connectivity : design that connects
Sunday 18 January —
16:00
- 16:45
The Talks — Hall 3
Description
Join the seminar by Elisabetta Rizzato (Italianbark) and Stefan Nilsson (Trendstefan) from The Forecast Club as they explore new creative thinking in design and interiors. This year highlights a renewed need for connection—put the phone down and open up for collaborations. Discover how designers and buyers can spark synergies and ignite ideas, with hands-on insights into colours, materials, and concepts for 2026–2027.
Nos partenaires : ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY
Participants
Stefan Nilsson Journalist, curator, Trend expert and founder - The Forecast Club
Elisabetta Rizzato Architect, trend strategist and founder - TRENDBARK
Stefan Nilsson
Journalist, curator, Trend expert and founder - The Forecast Club
Stefan Nilsson, known as Trendstefan, is a journalist, curator, and entrepreneur exploring trends in design, lifestyle, culture, and consumer behaviour. A trusted media voice, he shares forecasts and insights through TV, radio, and his long-running blog. Traveling to major design fairs worldwide, he identifies emerging movements and turns them into stories for talks and seminars. Rum magazine has named him one of Sweden’s most influential figures in design.
Elisabetta Rizzato
Architect, trend strategist and founder - TRENDBARK
Elisabetta Rizzato is an Italian architect and trend strategist, founder of TRENDBARK. Based in Treviso, she works globally through her digital platform and the international community grown from her blog ITALIANBARK®, launched in 2013. TRENDBARK brings together trend forecasting, education, and practical tools to help professionals and brands cut through the noise and create better projects and products. Her methodology blends trend foresight, design research, and color strategy into meaningful, actionable insight. She travels to major fairs and events globally, researching emerging trend signals and spotting design talents in person, and teaches workshops on color and trend application.