NEKOSpACE Stands Out at 2024 Design Shanghai Exhibition

As of June 22, 2024, the 'Design Shanghai' exhibition wrapped up its 4-day spectacular showcase, reaffirming its status as a premier event in Asia's design landscape. At the heart of this success lies Design Shanghai's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of the design industry. By featuring meticulously curated themed pavilions, hosting forums with leading voices in design, and facilitating rich artistic exchanges, it underscores its pivotal role in fostering global innovation and design integration.

The event's venue was buzzing with excitement as eminent designers and top-tier brands from across the globe converged to celebrate design. They engaged in dialogues on beauty, artistic innovation, and the ways design can elevate our quality of life, collectively envisioning what the future of living might look like. NEKOSpACE, in particular, caught the eye with its latest MET1.0 series and LEAD series, presented at Booth 1C69 in Hall 1, attracting a slew of acclaimed designers for meaningful discussions and idea sharing.

About MET 1.0 System

MET1.0 system is an indoor Low-Voltage Smart Ecosystem that has won multiple top international design awards such as the "Best of the Best" Red Dot Award, Red Dot Design Award, German iF Design Award, and Japanese G-MARK. Centered around diverse human sensory and psychological experiences, the MET1.0 system integrates a variety of multi-sensory and multi-dimensional smart home living modules including visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, and emotional aspects. It aims to create a minimalist aesthetic home environment that stimulates diverse senses, encourages personal creativity, fosters diverse atmospheres, provides comfort and pleasure, and offers an immersive experience. MET1.0 system empowers users to create a personalized ACE (Ambience, Comfort, and Experience) experience, and enhance the enjoyment of home life!

Awarded 'Design Shanghai Picks'

The MET 1.0 series has garnered unanimous praise from both onsite audiences and designers worldwide, whether in terms of design philosophy, aesthetic craftsmanship, or functional performance. Notably, the Frame table system won the prestigious ‘Design Shanghai Picks’ award at the exhibition, fully showcasing the infinite charm of the MET 1.0 series products.

'Design Shanghai Picks' is produced by Design Shanghai to honor exhibiting brands and designers for their exceptional standards in design philosophy, craftsmanship, cultural arts, and more. Beyond outstanding performance in aesthetics and design styles, 'Design Shanghai Picks' is grounded in a deep understanding of contemporary cultural contexts and insights into the past and future. It aims to promote global design exchange, support young designers, and foster the growth of design brands. With a formidable panel of judges starting from exploring the roots of art and design to comprehensively evaluating all exhibited designs based on design philosophy and skills at the exhibition, 30 outstanding designs or booth designs are selected to receive the 'Design Shanghai Picks' award. The MET 1.0 series rightfully earned this award, truly deserving its acclaim!

Debut of the Lead Series Downlight

The 'Design Shanghai' stage was nothing short of spectacular for unveiling new products, and the LEAD series was among the stars. Awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, the LEAD series introduced a fascinating array of color combinations and modular options. This series integrates lighting, sound systems, projectors, sensors, and wireless functionality into a single, elegant downlight module, promoting a harmonious and streamlined ceiling design. Not only does the LEAD series boast impressive design and craftsmanship, but it also sets new standards in light color fidelity, production processes, and material selection. Its versatility makes it ideal for various settings, including hotels, offices, residential spaces, and commercial venues, offering a unified and aesthetically pleasing solution that's both efficient and eco-friendly.

MET 1.0 in New Product Launch Area

In partnership with remarkable designers and brands both from China and around the globe, Design Shanghai has launched several inspirational initiatives, among which the 'New Product Launch' program stands out. This initiative carefully selects innovative designs from among hundreds of brands and thousands of new products, spotlighting avant-garde of design trends. Following an extensive evaluation, the MET 1.0 series emerged as one of the 60 standout new products, earning a prime spot in the New Product Launch area at Design Shanghai. This feature not only emphasizes prevailing design tendencies but also highlights how design can significantly enhance our quality of living.

NEKOSpACE, a brand that marries Chinese sophistication with European elegance, consistently adopts a forward-thinking stance in aligning itself with global markets. Its participation in global events like Guangzhou Design Week, CES in Las Vegas, and Light + Building in Frankfurt, culminating in Design Shanghai, showcases its international appeal and commitment to innovation. At Design Shanghai, NEKOSpACE once again demonstrated its prowess by presenting groundbreaking aesthetic solutions for the modern home, thereby establishing a new paradigm in lighting and smart home decor. The event was a resounding success, laying the groundwork for more exhilarating showcases in the years to come.