{"id":25978,"date":"2025-01-16T10:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T09:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/?p=25978"},"modified":"2025-01-16T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T09:08:45","slug":"umeadesigner-selected-for-formex-design-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/en\/umeadesigner-vald-till-formex-design-talents\/","title":{"rendered":"Umea designer selected for Formex Design Talents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Carola Wiklund, alumna of eXpression Ume\u00e5, is one of the 15 selected design talents who will showcase their work at Formex Design Talents on 17-19 January 2025 at Stockholmsm\u00e4ssan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\"It feels so exciting, challenging and fun to be nominated. It means a lot to me that my acoustic art attracts interest,\" says Carola Wiklund.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Formex Design Talents is a prestigious platform for emerging designers to showcase their innovative and sustainable design solutions. The exhibition serves both as a temperature gauge for the latest design trends and as a springboard for future career opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the fair, participants also compete for the award <strong>\"Best in Show\"<\/strong> where a winner is chosen based on the strength of the idea, design and presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carola develops artistic and smart acoustic solutions in timeless and functional design. Her target audience ranges from private individuals to public organisations, and her work combines aesthetics with functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Formex Design Talents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Formex Design Talents is one of the Nordic region's most sought-after platforms for young and emerging designers. With only 15 selected participants per edition, the event offers a unique opportunity to network with buyers, producers and media. The platform also focuses on sustainability and innovation, and the 'Best in Show' competition is a coveted award that recognises exceptional design and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carolawiklund.se\">Find out more about Carola Wiklund on her website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-1024x875.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-1024x875.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-1536x1312.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/expressionumea.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Carola-Wiklund-Art-1.jpg 1754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carola Wiklund's acoustic art. 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