trend scouting and
design consulting not only
for the furniture industry

Since 1997, we have been offering trend scouting, design and consulting services for companies that manufacture or sell products or materials for furniture and interior design. Today, we are recognised as the leading agency in Germany when it comes to the future of furniture design, furnishings and materials. We summarise our findings every year in the sought-after ‘TRENDFILTER’ keynote speech, which is eagerly awaited by the furniture industry and interior designers of all kinds.

Since 2007, we have also been managing a trend and event forum at the centre of the German furniture industry, the FURNITURE FUTURE FORUM. Here, in cooperation with exhibiting furniture suppliers, we have created a unique forum in East Westphalia at the ‘Küchenmeile A30’, which thinks and directs the future.

Since 2020, we have also been organising the COLORNETWORK. A globally unique corporate network that for the first time thinks colour timelessly and sustainably in combination with wood and stone trends. The Colornetwork interior colours selected by star designer serve as a colour network across various products from different manufacturers. This opens up completely new synergies and sales channels for manufacturers, retailers, architects and building owners.

  • in search of something special
  • affection for
  • architecture and furnishing
  • pushing for perfection
  • strong design
  • yearning for a better world
  • fascination of spatial experience
  • nature conservation
  • fair fever
  • cheerful office vibes
  • geekiness
  • work-life balance
  • the free spirit
  • attention to detail
  • the reinvention of the wheel
  • awesome coffee
  • our 4-day week
  • satisfied customers
  • exhilaration
  • future trends
  • new challenges
  • will to win
  • trying to reshape the world
  • partnerships
  • team spirit

who we are

Katrin de Louw

Creative strategist and trend catcher. Restless perfectionist. Does not want to go on stage, but has to every now and then. Graduate interior architect with more than 25 years of international industry experience, author and jury member. Thinks material and design – across national borders and target groups. She owns the place.

Jorrit de Louw

Business economist and sales talent with many years of experience in the project and furniture business, which the boss first fished privately and now professionally. Brings Dutch lifestyle and internationality in 4 languages into the office. From now on Lord of Numbers, sales responsable and responsable for the COLORNETWORK®.

jorrit.de.louw@trendfilter.net
+49 (0) 5223 65315-25

Anja Nolting

Well-structured manager of the back office and a rock in the creative surf. She is the contact person for accounting and human resources, as well as for suppliers.

Anja keeps an overview and is in a good mood, even when things get turbulent or Katrin comes around the corner with a new idea.

anja.nolting@trendfilter.net