INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2024

Minimalism is a timeless philosophy that represents far more than aesthetic simplicity, especially in design. It embodies a purist form of functional intelligence that is free of any ornamentation and is concealed behind simple shapes and designs. Technical precision and an economical use of materials with a minimalist design language go hand in hand here. This year's winners of the ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Interior Products demonstrate this in an impressive way with their designs.

Less is more – this principle not only leads to a visual reduction, but also to a lower consumption of resources and materials. By consciously selecting high-quality, durable furniture and dispensing with superfluous details as well as reducing the number of components and materials, we protect the environment and minimise our economic and ecological footprint.

Invisible innovation: the hidden side of progress

Whether in old buildings or cutting-edge industrial buildings, simple design products can be easily integrated into various architectural styles. The "Unifit" socket outlet from Prado Europe BV offers an intelligent solution for anyone who wants sockets that are not only simple but also virtually invisible. "Unifit" seems to blend effortlessly into a variety of materials, from wood to stone. The innovative design, for which the company has applied for a patent, impressively illustrates that minimalism and technology are not contradictory, but can be combined successfully.

Reduced aesthetics in spatial planning

Many designers and architects are also focussing on simple, straightforward and sophisticated design elements in interior planning. The two "Best of Best" award winners Rimadesio SpA and SMART.ELECTRIC present innovative solutions for building design. The "Air" pivot door system from Rimadesio SpA revolutionises how we could connect rooms in the future. By dispensing with traditional structural elements such as mullions, the system not only enables seamless integration, but also creates a new sense of space. The purist design made of high-quality aluminium emphasises the height of the room and underlines the clear lines of the door frame, while at the same time helping to effectively maximise the available living space. The technical innovation of "Air", which makes it possible to dispense with a classic door frame, remains invisible.

SMART.ELECTRIC from interstil is also characterised by simplicity. The motorised curtain system combines technology and design in an elegant symbiosis. The ingenious positioning of the motor allows the fabric to unfold as if by itself. The motor remains invisible, allowing the minimalist design to take centre stage: By skilfully integrating a gear stage, the motor is discreetly moved downwards and to the rear so that it is discreetly concealed behind the curtain.

The essence of time

Reduction is also expressed in our everyday companions. A prime example of this understated aesthetic is the "Miqona" watch, created by Miqona GmbH. Here, the design surpasses the conventions of conventional timepieces by reducing the design to three rotating discs - an avant-garde interpretation of time. This innovative watch is not only a statement of minimalism that radically eliminates the superfluous, but also a tribute to what the symbiosis of form and function can produce.

 

Exemplary Projects:

unifit series by Prado Europe BV
AIR by Rimadesio SpA
Miqona by Miqona GmbH
SMART.ELECTRIC by interstil
ANYWHITE by ANYWAYdoors