As CSIL marks its 45th anniversary, the latest issue of World Furniture Magazine reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to providing clarity amid uncertainty across departments, sectors, and geographies. In her editorial, our Editorial Director, Giovanna Castellina, captures the spirit of this milestone:
"We live in a world shaped by complexity that makes the present a moving target and the future an intricate puzzle with no clear key (…) Despite this opacity, one thing remains constant: knowledge. At CSIL, we believe that understanding it is a necessity. Research, insight, and the relentless pursuit of clarity are not just responses to confusion; they are the only viable tools to decode it."
This is the guiding principle behind CSIL’s work and this magazine edition, whose cover — a reimagined Rubik’s Cube — visualises the balance between disorder and method, uncertainty and insight.
World Furniture Magazine #06 offers economic perspectives, market analysis, and data-backed insights drawn from CSIL’s international research and project work. The articles reflect a shared commitment across all CSIL teams: to interpret change in global trade, innovation systems, and sustainability transitions, and to provide decision-makers with structured knowledge in an increasingly complex landscape.
Some highlights include: