Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025: Jones + Partners Insight into Europe’s Workplace Design Community

On 5–6 November 2025, the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam brought together Europe’s workplace interiors community at RAI Amsterdam (Entrance L, Hall 5) for two days of creative connection and forward-thinking design. The event, though modest in scale, delivered a powerful showcase of intent, featuring high-quality manufacturers and innovative brands.

Among the attendees was Craig Jones and his team at Jones + Partners, the Brighton-based industrial design studio renowned for its creative, strategic, and hands-on approach to developing meaningful, high-performing products. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with global brands across furniture, lighting, and technology, Jones + Partners continue to shape the future of design through insight-led innovation and human-centred thinking.

Following their visit, Craig Jones shared with Design Insider his reflections on the event and the emerging themes shaping the future of workplace design. He described a small show, but one brimming with intent—a focused and engaging environment where “conversations had substance and genuine business was being done,” signalling a renewed sense of momentum within the industry. The talks added further depth, featuring respected voices tackling topics that matter. Encouraging, energetic, and full of creative exchange, the event was proof that design, done well, continues to drive real progress.

From this experience, Jones + Partners identified seven key trends defining the workplace design landscape, each reflecting how creativity, functionality, and user experience are converging to define the modern workspace.

3D Printed products

3D printing complete products was very evident at the show. Large scale items demonstrating interesting forms and textures replicating. Andreu world on of our favourites.

Big tubes

Over sized tubular structures used for structural frames, chair bases and high back sofas demonstrated very well on the Vepa stand.

Brushed metals

Polished and brushed items making a return on many lighting products. Combined with flat coloured matt objects.

Sustainability

There were a handful of sustainable examples at the show. Extruded aluminium sections, felt, plastics and some bio foam items. We were expecting to see more example.

Texture

Woven bamboo, Perforated metals, 3D printed surfaces and ceramics being used across a wide scop of products.

Timber products

Some clever uses of timber particularly in the café / multifunctional 4 legged chairs. Subtle detailing, impressive accurate finger joints. The De Vorm being one of our favourites

Acoustic lighting

Not as much acoustic products as expected at the show but some clever use of acoustic lighting by Feltouch. A welcome distraction from telephone boxes and DB ratings.
 
 
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Jones & Partners have been delivering product design solutions for over 20 years under the stewardship of Craig Jones. Pulling on a blend of aesthetic necessity, manufacturing know-how and commercial nous, the end user always comes first.
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