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The Independent Paper Show 2026

by Corinne Hefti

Haute Couture at the Independent Paper Show 2026

We rolled out the red carpet at Espace Amaretto… And over 600 visitors accepted the invitation on 6 and 7 May 2026, travelling to Lausanne for the eighth Independent Paper Show 2026. Alongside the Paper Shapers and organisers Atelier für Siebdruck Lorenz Boegli, Sonderegger AG and Bubu AG, a further 17 exhibitors impressed with their paper-inspired creations and trends covering various aspects of paper. For paper enthusiasts, it was an inspiring place to really immerse themselves in the world of paper.

This year’s IPS in Lausanne was dedicated to the theme of ‘Haute Couture’. Right from the first few metres and even before the red carpet, guests were presented with a glittering bracelet or a signet ring (made of paper, of course). As they made their way round, visitors discovered a series of installations, samples and projects that showcased paper as a living material. Inspiration in the form of a wide variety of surfaces, materials and finishes was sampled, discussed and showcased to best effect in specific publications.

Enzed, with Nicolas and Mélanie Zentner, put their hearts into and let their creativity run wild with the cohesive design and graphic elements.

The Independent Paper Show is aimed at both professionals and the curious: graphic designers, architects or students interested in questions of materials science, production and contemporary creation. A moment of encounter and inspiration, in which paper reveals itself in all its diversity and potential.

We thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and encounters centred on haute couture, books and plenty of paper. Many thanks to all our guests and fellow exhibitors!

We are already looking forward to the ninth Independent Paper Show on 5 and 6 May 2027!

For inspiration in the meantime:

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A large vertical banner with text reading "Welcome to the Independent Paper Show Collection 2026" with red and pink gradient lines extending downward. The banner is displayed indoors against a high wall in an industrial-looking space.
A table displaying various books and print products with colourful covers, including a hardcover book with a floral pattern and a book with a blue and white cover showing the word "GENEVE". In the background, several people stand and walk inside a spacious room with large windows and shelves filled with books and materials.
Three white mannequin hands positioned upright on a flat surface, each adorned with shiny metallic rings on different fingers.
A group of people standing and interacting inside a large industrial or workshop space, with boxes and equipment visible around them. Some individuals hold papers or bags, and one person has a suitcase.
Two people at a table displaying various hardcover and softcover books and brochures. One person holds a yellow hardcover book titled "Architektur Preis Kanton Zürich 2025" while the other person gestures towards the books on the table. The setting is a large, well-lit industrial-style room.
A spacious, well-lit industrial hall with groups of people standing and interacting around tables displaying various print products or book samples. Two vertical signs, labelled "PAPIER" and "PRINT & BIND", are visible next to the tables.
Three people standing around a white table examining open books and printed materials in a well-lit room with large windows and white pillars. A large book with a blue cover lies on the table and a blurred book with orange text is in the foreground.
Several people stand around a table with books and printed materials inside a spacious industrial building with large windows and concrete walls. A vertical white post with the word "Bubu" is visible near the table.
Open box containing a decorated lace border with the letters I, P, and S placed on top of the lace inside the box; the inside of the lid shows an orange embroidered or printed text.