Beyond Foam

ARAM AND ECOLATTICE PRESENT ‘BEYOND FOAM’ EXHIBITION An experimental design showcase exploring foams of the future during London Design Festival 2025 Aram, the celebrated destination for furniture, lighting, and home accessories, will present ‘Beyond Foam,’ an exhibition curated by the innovative research startup EcoLattice, in the Aram Gallery during the London Design Festival 2025. This showcase aims to address the challenges posed by conventional polyurethane foam, a material widely used in furniture design, through the lens of eight emerging UK- based designers utilising EcoLattice's unique 3D printed lattice foam replacement. ‘Beyond Foam’ is open from 11 September to 1 November 2025 at Aram in Covent Garden, London. EcoLattice was founded by Yash Shah in 2020, aiming to address the pollution crisis after he developed a passion for 3D printing materials while studying at Central Saint Martins. Although foam is widely used in sofas, cars, and trainers, Yash viewed the material as toxic and nearly impossible to recycle. Through experimentation, he created EcoLattice’s foam replacement, an innovative 3D-printed alternative made from elastomers, such as those used in TPU phone cases and automotive waste, which is recyclable after use and scalable, all while remaining affordable. Yash Shah, Founder of EcoLattice, says: “For me, materials aren’t just what things are made of they’re how we shape the future. I’m on a mission to reinvent them, until they do more with less. It’s all about solving real problems with a little rebellion and a lot of curiosity.” To showcase the capabilities of EcoLattice’s foam replacement, eight up-and-coming product designers were carefully selected and challenged to create playful, interactive designs that encourage visitors to rethink the materials we interact with daily. The exciting line-up includes Arianna Kilachand, Harinad PM, Maria Bravo, Richard Price, Rupert Warries, Shivangi Vasudeva, Tom Howell, and Tomas Thorsson. ‘Beyond Foam’ will showcase original concepts including the ‘Eco Fidget’, a cluster of chairs that repositions fidgeting as a positive tool for reducing stress and enhancing focus within shared spaces, ‘Évoque’ sleek, a modern lounger designed for exceptional comfort and everyday relaxation, and 'CorpusForma’, a spine-like design that provides a variety of seating positions. By leveraging EcoLattice’s innovative technology that captures user posture and points of contact,products are designed to prioritise user comfort while ensuring each exhibition design is lightweight and breathable. This technology transforms foam into a representation of the body’s needs, optimised for comfort and specifically catering to long-term seating solutions and the wellness industry. Additionally, the 3D-printing process facilitates quick production and mitigates high costs as well as the environmental impact associated with tooling and mould-making, all while being crafted for longevity. Grace Eden, Creative Manager of Aram, says: "The industry problem that Beyond Foam seeks to tackle is overwhelming in scale, and yet, to many, it still feels distant. However, through a strong narrative, bold and engaging exhibition design, and the presentation of new works, visitors will gain a clear understanding of the issue and learn how inspiring materials engineers, such as Yash Shah of EcoLattice, along with an emerging generation of product designers, are creating alternatives to the status quo.“