Description

ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) returns to the Javits Center May 17-19, 2026, during NYCxDESIGN, under the theme Common Ground: A Global Dialogue on Design and Shared Values. Join ASID at contemporary design’s guiding platform to share ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from over 80 speakers across several sectors in design. With intimate conversations, keynotes, and panel discussions, don’t miss this opportunity to engage with fellow designers and industry leaders.

Register now for a complimentary pass to ICFF using promo code ASID100.

ASID at ICFF

Designing What Comes Next: ASID’s 2026 Trends in Practice

Tuesday, May 19, 3 – 4 p.m. ET, The Oasis

Design leaders are actively shaping the future of the built environment through decisions that extend beyond trend interpretation into authorship, culture, and experience. This conversation examines how ideas originate, evolve, and are translated into spaces that define how we live, work, and gather. Moderated by ASID CEO Khoi Vo, the discussion will examine residential, commercial, and cultural projects to understand how design leadership is responding to shifting expectations around value, materiality, and human experience. Key themes include:

• Adaptive Living: evolving spatial strategies for flexibility across use types and life stages
• Value Reframed: design decisions driven by longevity, performance, and cultural relevance
• Material Intelligence: material selection as narrative, ethics, and long-term performance strategy
• Experience as Priority: designing emotionally resonant and human-centered environments
• Global Influence, Local Expression: how international dialogue is refracted through place, context, and authorship

Speakers: Andre Kikoski, Dina Lamanna
Moderator: Khoi Vo, President and CEO (ASID)