At the 2025 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, leading interior designers and artists discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of interior design. During a session titled Exploring Infinite Creative Potential with New Technologies, panellists Ben Aranda of Aranda\Lasch, designer Emily Edelman, and David Schwarz of Hush addressed the impact of AI across the design process.
'AI and machine learning are helping us visualise faster, and even predict what clients might respond to based on preferences,' said Aranda. He noted that production tools like 3D printing are enabling greater customisation and sustainability, while real-time data is transforming design marketing and sales.
Edelman added, 'AI isn't going anywhere. It's here to stay. As interior designers, we're always looking to stay on the cutting edge, so embracing new technologies is part of what we do.' She emphasised that AI supports faster visualisation, streamlined sourcing, and new creative possibilities.
Despite this optimism, the speakers underscored the irreplaceable value of human input. Responding to a question about whether an entire furniture line could one day be created without human involvement, Aranda concluded, 'Human touch is still so important. Technology can support our creativity, but it can't replace the emotional, intuitive parts of design that connect with people.'
The panel captured a key sentiment: while AI may accelerate and expand what is creatively possible, it remains a tool, not a substitute, for the human imagination and emotional intelligence at the heart of great design.
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