2025: A Year of Design, Discovery & Defining Moments
As the final pages of the calendar turn, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights that shaped 2025, both locally and globally. From unforgettable events and inspiring interviews to international design fairs that sparked fresh ideas, this year was a celebration of creativity, connection, and craftsmanship.
We travelled from Milan to Copenhagen, launched NAU on the world stage, and curated guides that helped our community navigate the best in design. We spotlighted standout products, shared stories from behind the scenes, and brought together voices that continue to shape the future of furniture and interiors.
Join us as we revisit our favourite moments of 2025: from the buzz of Milan Design Week to the excitement of 3daysofdesign, from product launches to multi-brand collaborations, and everything in between.
Moments That Mattered: CULT’s Unforgettable Events.
From showroom soirées to immersive design talks, 2025 was packed with memorable moments that brought our community together. These events weren’t just about celebrating design: they were about connection, collaboration, and creativity. Here’s a look back at the CULT gatherings that made this year so special.
Design Without Borders: Highlights from Milan & Copenhagen.
This year, the global design calendar was bursting with inspiration. Milan Design Week dazzled with bold statements and boundary-pushing installations, while 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen offered a more intimate, thoughtful take on contemporary design. We were there for it all: exploring, connecting, and bringing back ideas that continue to shape our vision.
Icons of the Year: Our Standout Designs.
2025 saw the arrival of pieces that stopped us in our tracks. From sculptural silhouettes to inspiring innovations, these product launches captured the spirit of the year: refined, relevant, and ready to elevate any space. Here are the standout designs that defined our showroom floors and sparked conversations across the industry.
Behind the Design: Conversations That Inspired Us.
Behind every great design is a story, and in 2025, we had the privilege of sharing some truly compelling ones. Our interviews offered insight into the minds shaping the future of design. These conversations were thoughtful, surprising, and always inspiring.
Your Go-To Design Playbook: Multi-Brand Inspiration.
Throughout the year, we curated guides to help you navigate the best of design across our brands. Whether you were styling a balcony, refreshing a dining room, or exploring textures and materials, these stories offered inspiration and practical advice in equal measure. Let’s revisit the guides that resonated most in 2025.
NAU Goes Global: From Osaka to Copenhagen.
2025 marked a milestone for NAU, as our homegrown brand stepped confidently onto the global stage. With launches at World Expo in Osaka and 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, NAU showcased the best of Australian design to an international audience. Here’s how we brought craftsmanship, creativity, and culture to the world.
Designing for Tomorrow: Our Sustainability Journey.
In 2025, sustainability wasn’t just a conversation, it was a commitment. Through our stewardship program, Cultivated, we continued to champion circular design, responsible reuse, and meaningful change. From our presence at the Green Design Show with NEWNEW, to the ongoing evolution of our Reconciliation Action Plan, this year marked a deepening of our values and a broadening of our impact. Here’s how we walked the talk in 2025, one restored piece, one respectful partnership, one conscious choice at a time.
This year, we also focused on strengthening our internal foundations and setting up long-term frameworks for success. As part of this, we achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety certifications. We also partnered with ReSmart across all Australian sites to divert tricky recyclables and soft plastics from landfill. Together, these initiatives help us set clear benchmarks and continually improve our operations.
We also extended our impact into the community, partnering with Sacred Heart Mission and Second Stitch in Melbourne. Through the donation of furniture and fabrics, we supported their work in assisting individuals and groups within the local city our showroom calls home.
