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Office of the future
EXHIBITIONS
dark blue, moss green and gold for a
modern, elegant style.
The
spirit + ambition
trend is
inspired by the latest workwear,
streetwear, technological innovations
and artworks by young artists and
performers.With a bold, contrasting
colour palette of blue, red, yellow,
green, black and white, this trend
supports individuality, creativity and
artistic expression.
Bora.herke.palmisano designer
Claudia Herke said: “Flexible working
hours and mobile work spaces are
blurring the lines between work and
free time. But that does not mean
that the office has lost its purpose as
a place for people to meet and a place
where they can concentrate. A lot of
new concepts address these demands
in imaginative and creative ways. At
the same time, the value placed on
materials, workmanship and artistic
expression is also increasing.
“The Paperworld Trend Show for
2018/19 picks up on these forward-
looking tendencies and spotlights new
products that reflect the visionary
office and stationery trends.”
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employees take around 15 days a year
off sick – and this figure is increasing
annually. It is an area where companies
need to act.We will be emphasising
this important topic in the ‘Future
Office’ special show and presenting
some suggestions for solutions.”
Office and stationery trends
The Paperworld Trend Show in the foyer
of Halls 5.1 and 6.1 has once again been
put together by design studio bora.herke.
palmisano. Drawing on developments
in fashion, architecture, furniture and
product design, it highlights key trends
for 2018/19 and explores how people
will work in the future.
This year, the designers have
identified an office trend called ‘work
+ challenge’ and two stationery trends
dubbed ‘minimal + excellence’ and
‘spirit + ambition’. The Paperworld
Trend Show provides examples of
colours, designs and materials for each
trend and showcases on-trend products
from Paperworld exhibitors.
The
work + challenge
trend
recognises that when staff are
comfortable and have the products
they need they are more productive,
and that to retain staff companies
must create a harmonious working
environment through a combination of
technology, cooperative working and
comfortable furniture.
Based on the trend’s key themes of
flexibility, mobility, multifunctionality
and convenience, the modern office
has a relaxed atmosphere, with natural
colours and materials that enhance
employees’ sense of well-being, and
spaces that can adapt to diverse usage
requirements.
In an age of digitalisation,
the
minimal + excellence
trend
returns to the sensory experience
of classic materials and high quality
craftsmanship. Think hand-bound
notebooks and premium writing
instruments. Key colours include
Paperworld 2018, taking place on January 27-30 in Frankfurt am Main,
will see around 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries present the latest in
stationery and office products
Paperworld may not be the force
it was, but it is still an important
showcase for trends in office
equipment; organisation and
presentation aids; paper; writing
and drawing utensils; desktop IT;
and printer accessories, including
remanufactured cartridges.
The exhibition is spread over a
number of Halls, including Hall 3.0,
dedicated to office supplies from
the likes of Durable, Exacompta-
Clarefontaine, HSM, Ideal and Pukka Pads;
Hall 4.0, featuring writing instruments
and stationery for schools; and Hall
6.0, which will host Remanexpo, where
OEM suppliers and remanufacturers are
showcasing innovations in sustainable
printing and recycling.
The theme of sustainability extends
to the final day of the show. Dubbed
‘Sustainable Office Day’, January 30
features a programme of presentations
and discussions on the environmentally
friendly office and eco-friendly
procurement.
Other highlights of Paperworld
2018 include the ‘Future Office’ in Hall
3.0. This show-within-a-show puts
the spotlight on health, describing
through presentations and case studies
what a healthy office should – and
should not – look like. A selection of
brand-name manufacturers, including
Legamaster, Casio Europe and tesa,
will present their products for the
acoustics, lighting, ventilation, hygiene,
ergonomics, sustainability, furnishing
and office supplies sectors.
Explaining the rationale for this
year’s theme, Paperworld director
Michael Reichhold said: “The German
Federal Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health has established that
This year, the
designers have
identified an
office trend
called ‘work +
challenge’ and
two stationery
trends called
‘minimal +
excellence’ and
‘spirit + ambition’
