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“The ‘Fluxus’ is achieved in three different ways” (Image: Patrick Dekeyser)
MoOD 2012
“Challenges create design opportunities”
From 11 to 13 September 2012, there is MoOD – Meet only Original
Designs – in Brussels. As it does every year, this fair highlights
designers and producers.
MoOD will be a clearly structured fair in halls 11, 7 and 9 of Brussels
Expo. In hall 11, the manufacturers of upholstery can be found,
while halls 7 and 9 are mainly dedicated to manufacturers of wall
and window coverings.
MoOD always puts the emphasis on innovations and novelties and
this year this is even more the case than it was in the past. Small
initiatives and starters get more attention than before, because
according to organizing Textirama these are the entrepreneurs of
the future. The trend forum this year is an interactive junction, from
where visitors can reach the rest of the fair. In the seventh hall,
there is also a ‘Discovery Zone’, with three exhibitions.
FLUXUS
MoOD’s central theme will be ‘Fluxus’, which can literally be translated
as ‘movement’. “The world is on the eve of a number of
major changes”, says Art Director Niek De Prest. “The old way of
thinking, for example about economy, is history. The future of the
textile industry faces a turning-point as well. Because of the overpopulation
and an imminent lack of originality I predict a rise of
small-scaliness and economic spiritualism. Textile manufacturers
and designers alike are faced with an important challenge.”
This ‘Fluxus’ is achieved in three ways. First and foremost there is
‘transition’. Secondly, there is ‘Prorsum’, or progression, and finally
there are the eccentrics, who break through the dullness and determine
their style all by themselves. Looking at the future implies
more than just this. At the seminar ‘For the love of innovation’, renowned
people from the world of textiles look at the future. Marco
Waas, dean of the TU Delft in The Netherlands and the source of
inspiration of the YES!Delft programme has already confirmed
his participation. The seminar takes place on 12 September. �
International Trade Fair
for producers of
Upholstery, Window
& Wall Coverings
is organised by Textirama vzw, Poortakkerstraat 90, BE-9051
Gent, Belgium - Phone +32 9 24 38 450 - fax +32 9 24 38 455
email: info@moodbrussels.com
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