Design as a Mindset – and a Promise to the Future
With Delirium, his 2025 collection for TM Leader, unveiled at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Karim Rashid once again proves why he remains one of the most relevant voices in contemporary design. At a time when restraint, muted palettes and retro references dominate, Rashid chooses another path: bold color, emotion, digital aesthetics and unapologetic optimism.
Delirium is not quiet design. It is a confident statement – and that is precisely why it matters.
Karim Rashid: Productivity as Cultural Impact
With more than 4,000 realized designs, over 300 awards and projects across more than 40 countries, Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of our time. Yet his productivity is never about excess. It is driven by a clear belief: design should enhance everyday life, evoke emotion and remain accessible.
Rashid does not design objects in isolation. He designs ecosystems, experiences and visions of the future – shaped by technology, humanism and the idea of a more inclusive world.
Delirium by TM Leader: Design as a Reflection of Now
Created for TM Leader, Delirium, translates Rashid’s unmistakable design language into an expressive furniture collection. Organic forms, flowing silhouettes and intense colors meet refined craftsmanship and innovative materials.
Presented at the Salone del Mobile, Delirium deliberately positions itself beyond short-lived trends. Instead, it delivers a clear message: design can – and should – be emotional. It should create joy. And it should express a point of view.
Color, Futurism and Emotional Intelligence
Color has always been central to Rashid’s work. Where others hold back, he amplifies visual energy. But his use of color is never superficial. It is emotional, psychological and communicative.
For Rashid, color is a tool against visual monotony and mental fatigue. In a world shaped by uncertainty, his designs act as a conscious counterbalance – a manifesto for optimism, sensuality and digital elegance.
Why Karim Rashid Is More Relevant Than Ever
While much of today’s design world looks backwards, Karim Rashid remains firmly future-oriented. He designs for the present – and for what lies ahead. His work reflects our digital reality, our desire for individuality and our need for emotional connection.
Delirium makes one thing clear: Rashid’s vision has not aged. It has evolved.
With Delirium for TM Leader, Karim Rashid reaffirms his role as a radical humanist in design. His work is bold, colorful and provocative – and therefore essential. It reminds us that design can be more than function and form: it can be a cultural force with emotional depth and social relevance.
