Mads Arlien-Søborg
Mads Arlien-Søborg is one of Denmark's leading trend researchers and is known from a number of popular TV programs where he shares his expertise in design, lifestyle and consumer behaviour. He is also frequently quoted in both Danish and international Media and makes his presence felt from pulpits across Scandinavia.
Architecture - Design - Colors - Communication - Trends
Mads Arlien-Søborg is one of Denmark's most recognized authorities on lifestyle and design.
With a diverse background ranging from trend forecaster at pej gruppen news editor for Bo Bedre, as well as experience as an independent design consultant and journalist, he brings a holistic approach to his expertise. Mads is now back in his role as trend expert at pej gruppen, where he contributes to the development of pej gruppen's seasonal trends and colors and presents the content at conferences.
As an independent design consultant, he helps Formland and other companies navigate the complex landscape of strategies and market dynamics. Mads Arlien-Søborg is also a frequent contributor of quotes and expert opinions to Danish and international publications. He has also made a name for himself in the media as host of the DR programs 'Wild Houses' and 'Wild Hotels', where he manages to combine his professional insight with an engaging communication ability that appeals to a wide audience.
Design and trends
What will be the biggest trends in design, fashion, and interior design in the coming years? Based on the pej group's trend materials for the lifestyle industries, this lecture covers seasonal trend themes with colors, color combinations, mood boards, and lots of inspiration. All with a concrete approach to how the trend should be understood and communicated.
Kitchen trends - the heart of the home
How will the kitchen evolve in the coming years and how will the 'heart of the home' adapt to our new lifestyles?
Trend expert Mads Arlien-Søborg gives an up-to-date insight into the home of the future, with a special focus on the kitchen as the central room of the home. Based on the pej group's trend report Kitchen Trends 2025+: The heart of the home in function, design and color, a number of key themes are presented that shape both functionality and aesthetics in interior design. The home becomes more flexible and the boundaries between living spaces and work zones blur. The kitchen takes on a stronger role as a focal point in everyday life, a place where family life, cooking and social activities merge.
Longevity - from health trend to new life model
How will the way we live, work and design society evolve when we want to live not just longer, but better? Trend expert Mads Arlien-Søborg provides an up-to-date insight into longevity as a new life model where the focus on health, well-being, technology and sustainability is changing everything from our daily habits to the way we build our homes and cities. Based on the pej group's new trend report on longevity, key themes are presented, ranging from health and diet to sustainable consumer behaviour, flexible workplaces and the growing role of technology and self-monitoring in everyday life. Longevity is no longer just a health trend, it's a broad trend that will affect our lives and surroundings in the future
The workplace of the future
Our working lives are changing. Global trends such as quiet quitting, work-life blend, a different work-at-home culture, and the high demands of the younger generation on working life are putting increased focus on how we create the workplace of the future. How we design the workplace to optimize our specific work situations and our overall well-being and well-being becomes important. Companies want to attract the best employees, so they need to be ready to meet the needs of the individual employee. In this talk, we present both specific interior design trends and a review of the overall trends that will define the workplace of the future.
Topics: Trends, lifestyle, design, interior design, architecture, consumer behaviour, retail and hospitality.
"We had hired Mads Arlien-Søborg for a PR event. He was to contribute with insights and experiences in relation to sustainability, interior design and the post-Corona era. Mads was well-prepared and made exciting observations that were of great benefit to us as organizers and the participants."
- Stefanie Mather, SOFACOMPANY
"Super relevant and inspiring lecture that set the framework for a professional and exciting event."
- Kathrine Nielsen, Abstracta
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