Milan Design Week 2026 Trend Analysis Seminar by DIC Color Design in Tokyo
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DIC Color Design Co., Ltd. will host the "Milan Design Week 2026 Trend Analysis Seminar" on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. As an opportunity to learn the latest color and material trends from one of the world's largest design events, the seminar has been drawing attention from creators and marketers alike. This article summarizes the seminar's overview and highlights.
Seminar Overview
This seminar systematically analyzes the latest trends from Salone del Mobile.Milano and Fuorisalone, the two key components of "Milan Design Week 2026" held in Italy from April 21 to 26, 2026. DIC Color Design's distinctive analytical framework approaches these trends through three perspectives: "Social Values," "Color," and "Material."
This edition will also cover insights from "Design Shanghai 2026," held in March, with a comparative look at brand strategy differences between Asia and the global market.
DIC Color Design Co., Ltd. is part of the DIC Group, known for its printing inks. The company has long been engaged in color trend research both in Japan and abroad, and publishes the "Asia Color Trend Book."
Key Content
The seminar is structured around the following main themes:
- Social Values — Analysis of the social and cultural currents behind emerging trends
- Color & Material Analysis — The latest movements in color and material
- Trend Overview — A summary of overall directions
- Design Shanghai Trend Topics — The latest movements in the Asian market
In-person attendees will also receive the following benefits:
- Color & Material Exhibition Networking Event: A hands-on exhibition space featuring colors, materials, and manufacturing techniques
- A complimentary CMF Sample Set reflecting the trends of Milan Design Week 2026
- A roughly 15-minute "Global Megatrends" presentation by NellyRodi, a French trend consulting firm
Both in-person and on-demand participants will also receive the full slide deck (approximately 100 pages), and discounted student pricing is available.
The on-demand stream is available from June 29 to July 29, and in-person attendees will also receive a viewing URL afterward. The format is convenient for those living outside Tokyo or unable to attend on the day.
This is a valuable opportunity for color professionals to gain a cross-cutting view of two major design scenes—Milan and Shanghai—through the lens of "Social Values × Color × Material."
Event Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date (In-person) | Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 13:00–18:00 |
| Date (On-demand) | Monday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Venue | DIC Headquarters, 2F Main Conference Room (DIC Building, 3-7-20 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) |
| Capacity | 100 seats on-site |
| Fee | In-person: ¥16,500 / On-demand: ¥18,150 / Student: ¥3,300 (all tax included) |
| Group Discount | 3 attendees: ¥38,500 (in-person) / 5 attendees: ¥66,000 (in-person), etc. |
| Organizer | DIC Color Design Co., Ltd. |
| Speakers | Ms. Zhou Xin (Eri Omae), Ms. Mizusa Narita |
| Registration | Via Peatix |
When studying color, understanding "which colors and materials are being chosen right now" at the forefront of global design offers significant insight for sharpening one's sense of color combination and contemporary aesthetics. By covering both Milan and Shanghai in a single session, this seminar offers a meaningful opportunity for career growth and inspiration in the field of color.
Details and registration: https://www.dic-color.com/news/2026/0410.html
