- Target Group
- Home and Interior
- Season
- S/S 2028
How will changing identities, behaviours and values reshape the spaces, objects and experiences of 2028? Trend Union Lifestyle Trend Design & Interiors S/S 2028, curated by Li Edelkoort, interprets the cultural movements influencing future markets and translates them into visionary yet applicable direction for design, architecture and decoration.
Created for interior and furniture brands, textile companies, tableware specialists, product designers, retailers and creative agencies, this trend forecasting report moves beyond surface aesthetics. It connects consumer behaviour with colour, material, form and atmosphere, clarifying why new design languages emerge and how they can become relevant products.
Its perspective extends to food retail, automobile interiors, leisure parks and tabletop design, giving brands ideas beyond the conventions of their own market.
Reading the Identities and Behaviours of Future Markets
Lifestyle change does not begin with a finished product. It develops through shifting rituals, desires, social attitudes and definitions of comfort. Li Edelkoort’s forecasting approach identifies these underlying movements and considers how they may influence the environments people inhabit and the objects they choose.
The book transforms these signals into narratives for long-range thinking. It considers how new identities may affect domestic life, hospitality, work, mobility, leisure and retail, connecting cultural evolution with the visual, tactile and functional qualities of future design.
This is especially valuable in early product development, when brands must define a direction before the market has fully formed. It replaces reaction with informed foresight.
Forms, Materials, Colours and the Art of Decoration
Trend Union Lifestyle Trend Design & Interiors 2028 illustrates the evolving art of decoration through precisely curated references to forms, materials and colour. Inspirational imagery and conceptual narratives reveal potential directions for interiors, furniture, textiles, surfaces, objects and spatial experiences.
A detailed colour card supports palette development, while the visual research encourages new combinations of tone, texture, volume and materiality. Together, these elements help create coherent design worlds rather than disconnected seasonal statements.
The forecast can inform:
- Interior and spatial concepts
- Furniture and product silhouettes
- Materials, textures and surface qualities
- Colour palettes and combinations
- Home textiles and decorative applications
- Tableware, tabletop and lifestyle accessories
- Retail, hospitality and leisure environments
- Cross-category collection narratives
Its associative character invites interpretation through each brand’s identity. The aim is not to reproduce a prescribed aesthetic, but to use trend intelligence as a catalyst for original development.
Strategic Foresight for Product Development
For industries with long lead times, forecasting is a strategic advantage. Decisions on materials, production, assortment and positioning must often be made before demand becomes measurable. A professional interior trend forecast helps teams recognise opportunities early and align creative ambition with future relevance.
The book supports research, design briefings, sourcing, range architecture, merchandising and communication, connecting products with the cultural context in which they will appear.
Key Benefits
- Interprets future identities, behaviours and lifestyle shifts
- Connects socio-cultural change with home and interior trends
- Provides direction for colours, forms, materials and decoration
- Supports early-stage product and collection development
- Inspires applications across multiple creative industries
- Strengthens strategic dialogue between creative and commercial teams
- Encourages differentiated concepts beyond short-lived aesthetics
A Physical Forecasting Tool for Creative Teams
Trend Union Lifestyle Trend Design & Interiors S/S 2028 is supplied as a premium print edition. Its physical format invites focused viewing, discussion and intuitive exploration, making it particularly effective in studios, workshops, concept meetings and professional trend libraries.
The book is both a strategic reference and an inspiration object. Teams can revisit its imagery, narratives and colour information to test ideas and refine visual language.
Combining Li Edelkoort’s future-focused vision with selected design references, it helps brands imagine spaces and products for tomorrow’s lives—a tool for professionals who want not merely to observe change, but give it meaningful form.
FAQ
What is Trend Union Lifestyle Trend Design & Interiors S/S 2028?
It is a professional lifestyle, home and interior trend forecast curated by Li Edelkoort for the Spring/Summer 2028 design season.
Who is the publication designed for?
It is intended for interior designers, architects, furniture and textile brands, product developers, retailers, agencies and trend researchers.
What content does the trend book include?
It features future-market narratives, inspirational imagery, references to forms and materials, decorative directions and a detailed colour card.
Which product categories can it inspire?
Applications include furniture, home textiles, tableware, surfaces, accessories, consumer goods, retail spaces and professional interiors.
How does the report support product development?
It helps teams define concepts, palettes, materials, forms, range stories and strategic creative direction before trends reach the mainstream.
Is a digital edition included?
No. Trend Union Lifestyle Trend Design & Interiors S/S 2028 is offered as a physical print publication.
