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.
