Why Factory Matters in 2025

The Factory exhibitions have become one of the most closely watched features of Paris Design Week, functioning as a barometer of design innovation in France and beyond. Unlike Maison & Objet, which showcases global commercial powerhouses, Factory is a laboratory for discovery—where young talent, independent studios, and experimental practices are put on the international stage.

For 2025, curators Jean-Baptiste Anotin and Thibault Huguet—both alumni of Factory—selected 60 participants based on criteria that go beyond aesthetics: originality, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance. Their choices make Factory a pulse check on where design is headed.

Education as the Engine of Innovation

One striking theme this year is the education-to-industry pipeline. Factory 2025 highlighted how schools and incubation programs are shaping the future of French interiors:

• Jardin des Métiers d’Art et du Design (JAD) residents showcased projects merging applied arts with modern functionality, proving that traditional craftsmanship can power contemporary living.

• Design schools such as ENSAD Reims, ENSA Limoges, and ESDAC explored speculative design, even imagining what daily life might look like in the year 2300.

• Camondo School graduates unveiled their first collection with Monoprix, marking a shift where mass retail now turns to cutting-edge academic talent for its next commercial edge.

This emphasis on education, incubation, and real-world collaboration underscores Paris Design Week’s importance beyond aesthetics. It’s not just about beautiful rooms—it’s about shaping the next generation of commercially viable, sustainable design practices.

Craft Revival: Heritage as the Future of Luxury

Another dominant theme in 2025 is the revival of craftsmanship—not as nostalgia, but as the foundation of tomorrow’s luxury. Rue de Turenne offered a global dialogue in material experimentation and artisanal practice:

• Bean Buro (Hong Kong) presented narrative-driven furniture with architectural sensitivity.

• Salsola Design wove Kazakh and Uzbek nomadic traditions into contemporary objects, highlighting cross-cultural storytelling.

• Anobjct (Berlin) introduced brushed steel furniture with a stark, industrial elegance.

Paris’s ability to convene such diverse practices demonstrates its ongoing role as a cultural hub for material innovation. For French design specifically, the message is clear: craftsmanship—whether through marquetry, weaving, or metalwork—remains the currency of authenticity and exclusivity.

Intergenerational Creativity: The Lesson of Charles-Emmanuel Deppierraz

Innovation isn’t only driven by youth. One of the most talked-about exhibitors at 84 Rue de Turenne was Charles-Emmanuel Deppierraz, a Swiss designer who transitioned into design in his fifties after a corporate career.

Collaborating with prestigious ateliers such as Saint-Jacques, Lison de Caunes, and Pouenat, his debut collection reflected a rare combination of restraint and refinement. His trajectory is proof that design thrives on diversity of perspective: fresh graduates bring disruptive energy, while seasoned entrants contribute depth, discipline, and narrative maturity.

Key Interior Design Trends Emerging from Paris Design Week 2025

From Rue de Turenne, several trends are emerging that will influence luxury residential and commercial interiors across Europe:

• Craft as Luxury – Handmade work is positioned as a premium differentiator, reinforcing exclusivity.

• Education-to-Industry Pipelines – Academic institutions are becoming direct sources of commercially viable collections.

• Cross-Cultural Influence – Paris continues to serve as the meeting point where Asian, European, and Latin American designers exchange ideas.

• Ageless Creativity – The narrative of design is being shaped by both young graduates and late-career entrants, proving creativity has no age limit.

For homeowners, developers, and investors, these trends are more than surface-level style—they signal where value will accrue in luxury interiors over the next decade.

LVE-Design’s Perspective on Emerging French Design

At LVE-Design, we view Paris Design Week as more than an exhibition—it’s a research laboratory. What we see at Factory becomes the material, conceptual, and cultural vocabulary of future luxury living.

• The revival of artisanal craft aligns with our own commitment to embedding authenticity into every project.

• The push for cross-cultural collaboration mirrors our belief that design should tell stories of heritage and identity.

• The blending of speculative design with practical interiors reinforces our mission: creating spaces that are both visionary and timeless.

If you’re considering a project in France, draw inspiration from Paris Design Week—but ensure your interiors reflect your own lifestyle, heritage, and ambitions. Explore our project portfolio or learn more about our studio philosophy to see how we integrate craft, innovation, and cultural depth into high-end interiors.