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For the fourth time creative newcomers will present their ideas and concepts as part of the [d³] design talents at imm cologne. Hall 3.1 will be the stage for the young and independent designers, whose inspiring and visionary creations of the designs of tomorrow will also fascinate the public in 2009.

The newcomers forum, which is made up of the three events [d³] contest, [d³] professionals and [d³] schools impressively demonstrates there is no lack of fresh and stimulating ideas in the area of furniture and interior design.

The [d³] design talents catalogue comprises all exhibitors in hall 3.1 – the designers exhibiting at [d³] design talents and the more than 50 international exhibitors presented by Designspotter.

You can download the d3 catalogue 2009 (PDF) free of charge.

Once a year, Cologne becomes a talking-point as the design capital of Germany. During the international furniture and interior design fair imm cologne, trade visitors from all over the world experience a city that is vibrant with design, installations and design VIPs despite the January weather.

Cologne is largely associated with design because of the furniture fair. Apart from that, little is known about Cologne in the design world, apart from the obvious, that is: the Gothic cathedral and other architectural treasures, museums of modern art and Cologne’s residential charm. And more than anything else, of course, the Rhine city is known for its almost rustic charm, its brewery taverns and Kölsch pubs.

At the same time, in view of the imm cologne‘s communicative and commercial importance for the international design world, it is hardly surprising that, over the years, a creative scene has developed in the city which, thanks to its institutions, educational establishments, studios, galleries, various event formats and retailers, constitutes an impressive and unusually diverse economic force for the region. Here in Cologne, the sector is represented by industrial and product design, corporate and communication design, media and fashion design, event design, architecture and interior design.

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“A new spirit predominates among young designers”, recently reported Swedish architect Eero Koivisto with satisfaction during a presentation on the imm trendbook 2009. “They no longer dream of designing glorious star objects, but are concerned with the thing itself. They often work in teams and strive to create objects of lasting value.” Anyone who wants to get a sense of this spirit of optimism should come to imm cologne in the period between 19 and 25 January, 2009.

In Hall 3.1, a whole floor is dedicated to young creative individuals under the name [d³] design talents. Visionaries and newcomers will introduce themselves and their designs in three areas: [d³] contest, [d³] professionals and [d³] schools.

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