For 2026, the boundaries between hard and soft materials will blur as designers experiment with innovative processes and techniques

Feeding & Weaning – Design Direction: 2026 report explores how brands can incorporate uplifting messages on feeding to support food experimentation and create fun, immersive meal times.

Designers are embracing the playful nature of these juxtaposed materials and finishes, allowing them to shape unique, one-of-a-kind pieces for children’s play spaces.