IKEA brings nine Latin American creatives together from the fields of design, fashion, food, architecture, and art to explore the cultures of festivities and socializing at home in Latin America. Today, the first products in the collection are revealed, highlighting products that set the mood for celebration. The collection will be launched globally in April 2023.
ÖMSESIDIG pays homage to various cultures, crafts, and expressions in Latin America through designs by local creatives. The collection name "ÖMSESIDIG" means mutual in Swedish and represents the mutual curiosity to create and learn from each other. A reminder of the value of collaborating to exchange ideas and knowledge between IKEA and other creatives. The first products revealed include a garland, two lampshades and three new panels for the SYMFONISK picture frame Wi-Fi speaker. The products capture the bold identity of the collection and spotlight traditions of socialising around food and music in Latin America.
The preview of the ÖMSESIDIG collection at IKEA Open House in New York focused on a number of key product reveals. The full collection, consisting of 30 products, will be announced in April 2023.
The three ÖMSESIDIG panels for the SYMFONISK picture frame Wi-Fi speakerare designed by Chilean muralist and artist Trini Guzmán and Colombian artist Diana Ordóñez. The panels feature bold, colourful patterns and can be hung on the wall as eye-catching art pieces. The panel designed by Diana Ordóñez draws inspiration from the vibrant carnival tradition of Colombia.
With the ÖMSESIDIG rice paper lampshades by Mexican designer Liliana Ovalle and the ÖMSESIDIG garland by Trini Guzmán, the designers share personal takes on how to bring life and light to any gathering.The ÖMSESIDIG garland for table setting comes with blank pages made to be coloured in.
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