A unique installation at Formex this August will feature thousands of child-drawn superheroes. Organized by Teddykompaniet in support of Min Stora Dag, the display highlights creativity's role in design, with one drawing becoming a teddy bear, launching in 2027.
Formex August 25-27, 2026 introduces its autumn/winter edition, "Celebrate Traditions," featuring a Winter Wonderland installation. Emphasizing Swedish traditions and creativity, it showcases three themed environments, each creatively reinterpreting familiar celebrations. The fair balances nostalgia with contemporary design, promoting sustainability and innovation.
The area Design Talents at Formex will showcase emerging designers from August 25-27, 2026, at Stockholmsmässan. A jury of industry experts selects participants, with awards and recognition for innovative talent, promoting professional development in interior design.
Formex presents seasonal trends in collaboration with Elin Frendberg, bringing fresh perspectives on design, innovation, and fashion. The upcoming edition features “Winter Wonderland,” an immersive experience celebrating traditions through inspiring installations, events, and curated spaces. Formex takes place August 25–27.
Formex welcomed more exhibiting companies than the previous January, along with over 7,000 visitors over three days to discover the season’s trends, products, and inspiring environments.
Formex presents the first Design Talents of 2026. With a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability, Design Talents continues to support designers in their professional development.
Formex continues to highlight companies and designers who take a responsible, long-term approach to materials and production. Ahead of the fair on January 20–22, 2026, the jury has nominated eight entries that each, in their own creative way, point toward a more circular and resource-efficient future.
Formex’s spring theme “Celebrate Traditions” transforms the entrance square into an inspiring cake party, where Saša Antić and Niklas Hansen invite visitors to a multisensory experience. Vibrant installations meet playful design and childhood memories.
During Formex, a total of 360 exhibitors from across the Nordic region and beyond participated, and nearly 8,000 visitors gathered over three days to discover trends, do business, and network with the industry.
Nova Felix – Winner of Formex Design Talents Best in Show. The idea was born during the renovation of an 1800s apartment and a search for a ceiling rosette with more personality, this became the starting point for Rebel Rosettes.
When Formex celebrates its 65th anniversary this August, the spotlight will be on patterns, colour, and Swedish design. The exhibition Tapetgallerie, featuring around ten wallpaper producers, along with Tapetlunden, offers visitors a unique experience of 150 metres of wallpaper inspiration – a vibrant tribute to Sweden’s unique tradition of printmaking on paper and textiles.
Formex reveals the names of this year’s Design Talents – a platform designed to support and elevate emerging creatives.
