TORONTO — Industrial design studio Republic of II By IV recently introduced three collections at three different international events.

The Devil Wears Prada gave us iconic fashion personalities…and almost no meaningful closet voyeurism.

NII, a division of ITOKI Corporation, said through its concept of “Ingenious Design,” it develops furniture that supports communication, collaboration, and imagination in shared work environments.

The expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's long term global growth strategy while strengthening its presence in one of the world's fastest growing luxury design markets.

The National Lighting Bureau announced a Call for Entries for the third annual Lighting Transformation Awards. This program, co-sponsored by the International Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO), recognizes excellence in lighting retrofit projects – defined as those projects involving minimum alteration of existing building materials.

Inspired Closets Southwest Florida now offers aluminum-frame and glass inserts from Element, a sophisticated design option that brings elevated style, function and a polished finish to storage spaces throughout the home.

A lot can happen in three years. Just ask Malin and Richard Muskala, founders of the Swedish design brand Mizetto.In the summer of 2024, Mizetto made its North American debut at NeoCon in Chicago, where the company showcased design-forward recycling stations and the "Parker" bench.