Maison&Objet has launched Women&Design, a pioneering global network dedicated to recognising and supporting female visionaries in the creative industries. The initiative, introduced in September 2024, aims to amplify the voices of women across design, home décor, lifestyle, fashion, art, and technology while fostering meaningful industry connections.
'For women, it was a necessity; for Maison&Objet, an obvious move. The mission of Women&Design by Maison&Objet is clear: to serve as a catalyst for creativity, exposure, and business opportunities for female designers worldwide,' said Mélanie Leroy, General Director of SAFI (Maison&Objet, Paris Design Week and MOM).
'Across the globe – in France, Europe, Asia, and the United States – they are unwavering creative forces, working across multiple disciplines with distinctive signatures that redefine our era and anticipate the future. Their projects, innovations, and vision deserve to be celebrated. Women&Design by Maison&Objet was created to shine a spotlight on these visionary women, their achievements, while honouring the richness of their journeys.'
A platform for visibility and collaboration
Women&Design operates on three key pillars:
- Identifying innovative and impactful international projects led by women.
- Showcasing female design talent through dedicated content shared with Maison&Objet's global community.
- Facilitating high-level networking and collaboration opportunities through exclusive events in France and abroad.
By integrating into the Maison&Objet ecosystem, the initiative benefits from a vast network of over 600,000 newsletter subscribers and two million social media followers, offering unmatched visibility to female designers worldwide.
A major milestone at Maison&Objet 2025
Since its launch, Women&Design has rapidly gained momentum. At the January 2025 edition of Maison&Objet, the programme featured a curated selection of talks led by prominent voices in design. Four dedicated discussions explored the evolving landscape of the industry, with a focus on amplifying female talent.
British designer and architect Faye Toogood, named Designer of the Year 2025, was given carte blanche to present her exclusive WOMANIFESTO at the event. Her installation, a bold and eclectic showcase of design and fashion, embodied the spirit of Women&Design and underscored the necessity of greater representation for women in the industry.
A growing network of influential ambassadors
The initiative has already attracted high-profile supporters from the creative world. At launch events organised by Mélanie Leroy, industry leaders such as Paola Navone, Nina Magon, Kristina Zanic, Maggie Henriquez, Cordelia de Castellane, India Mahdavi, and Aline Asmar d'Amman lent their voices to the cause. Accompanying them were influential figures like Antoine Menard (Paris Society), Alexis Mabille, and Vincent Darré, further broadening the network's impact.
Looking ahead: a bold and sustainable future
Women&Design is designed as a long-term initiative, with a year-round calendar of events and new opportunities for recognition. The next milestone is the launch of an award honouring a female figure who embodies the bold, creative ethos of the network.
With this initiative, Maison&Objet is shaping a future where female talent takes centre stage in a rapidly evolving industry, ensuring that women-led projects receive the recognition and visibility they deserve.
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