At the heart of our design philosophy is a deep exploration of Colours, Materials, and Finishes (CMF).
Trade Fair
Staying up to date with the latest innovations is essential to our work. We regularly attend international trade fairs and exhibitions focused on materials, technologies and design innovation, approaching them both as research platforms and as opportunities for strategic collaboration.
Our work around fairs develops along two complementary paths. On one side, we conduct in-depth field research: scouting cutting-edge materials, discovering emerging technologies and identifying market trends that shape the future of design across multiple industries. We collect samples, catalogue new products and document key insights, translating this work into our Fair Reports — detailed, visually rich documents that provide a curated and critical overview of the most relevant findings.
On the other side, we collaborate directly with organizers and brands to design and curate thematic areas within the fairs themselves. From innovation corners to trend-driven showcases and material-focused installations, we create dedicated spaces that make research tangible and accessible, transforming exhibitions into platforms for insight, dialogue and future-oriented thinking.
Our Fair Reports are available for purchase by companies, design teams and institutions seeking high-quality, condensed intelligence from the global innovation landscape. At the same time, our tailored event formats support fair organizers and exhibitors in activating meaningful, content-driven experiences on site. For more information or to explore either format, please contact us.
Services
At Baolab we connect design, materials, and strategy to create meaningful and forward-looking solutions.
