The future of print is not something that will happen to us. It is something we must create - together.

“What does it mean to truly lead an industry through transformation? Not to follow trends, not to react to disruption - but to architect it? That question hung in the air at the Durst NEXT Technology Festival in Brixen, Italy, this June, as Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group, took to the stage…”

Expanding the Map: New Products and New Revenue Streams:

Across textile, signage, photo and proofing, and CAD ranges, Epson is building product ladders - entry, mid, and high-end - so businesses can bring work in-house rather than outsource it.

“This is about helping businesses say "yes" to their customers more often, turning a single client relationship into multiple revenue streams.”

“In an industry obsessed with the next game-changer, the discipline of listening, refining, and improving what already works is its own competitive advantage”.

What if covering a wall or window was never really the point? What if the goal was to dress it - to give it texture, character, and a story all its own?

“Moderated by Debbie McKeegan, CEO of Texintel and FESPA Textile Ambassador, the discussion brought together Mathew Faulkner of Canon, Terry Raghunath of HP, and Rodd Harrison of Mimaki - each offering a distinct vantage point on a sector McKeegan rightly described as "ripe for disruption."

And the numbers back her up. The digital decoration marketplace is forecast to grow at a CAGR of up to 20.3% through to 2030."

Discover how natural fibres, living materials, and craft innovation are creating healthier homes whilst eliminating toxic chemicals from interior design.

At the recent Future Fabrics Expo panel discussion, moderated by Carole Annet from Country and Town House, leading voices in sustainable design revealed how innovative materials and renewed craftsmanship are transforming home furnishings.

“Everything that isn’t made by nature has been designed. That means design holds immense power—not only in shaping the crises we face but also in solving them.”

These are the words of Cat Drew, Chief Design Officer at the Design Council, and they couldn’t ring truer in 2025.

"Advancements in printing technology are fundamentally reshaping creative Interior industries," says Debbie McKeegan, FESPA Textile Ambassador.

"The ability to implement intricate designs on traditional and unconventional materials is not merely a technical achievement - it is a catalyst for entirely new design methodologies and market opportunities. Paving the way for bold innovations in both functionality, durability and surface aesthetics.”