(France) – The international trade fair for design and decoration has announced the appointment of designer Amélie Pichard as Artistic Director for its upcoming September edition.

The announcement was made during a press conference on 27 March, at the Maxim’s venue in Paris. Mélanie Leroy, Managing Director of SAFI, the organiser behind Maison&Objet, unveiled the fair’s latest evolution, which focuses on enhancing the experience for its global community of nearly two million professionals.

According to Leroy, the fair is moving towards a more streamlined and intuitive format, reflecting current trends and practices in the design world. The September edition will be guided by the theme of renewal, with Pichard at the creative helm.

Prichard, known for her cross-disciplinary influence in both fashion and design, is expected to bring a fresh perspective and distinctive energy to the event. Her feature installation, Welcome Home, Pichard’s Opxen-Plan House, will serve as a central piece exploring new interpretations of the home as a space for experimentation and expression.

Maison&Objet continues to position itself as a platform for emerging creativity, offering insight into evolving interior trends. The September edition aims to serve as an “observatory” of dynamic design practices, highlighting originality and artistic exploration.

Franck Millot, Director of Paris Design Week, also presented the programme for the concurrent design festival, running from 4–13 September. Expanding the fair’s footprint across the city, the festival will feature curated trails, including highlights such as Design sur Cours and Paris Design Week Factory, which aims to support and showcase emerging creative talent.

The September edition will take place at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre from 4-8 September. Registration is open now.

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