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As we navigate the blurred line between hand and machine, we are witnessing the emergence of the techno-craftsperson: designers who operate confidently in the in-between, weaving together intelligence and gesture, data, and material. Their work reminds us that the future of design is not about choosing sides, but about embracing complexity. We want to live with objects that speak to us, that resemble us, that carry traces of care. And as craft and technology continue to collaborate, these traces—whether digital glitches or imperfect stitches—become the language of a new era. We dive into this complex topic with the Heimtextil trend theme for 26/27: Craft is a Verb.

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