iN-Trend Issue #02/26: Spaces that breathe life. Sound that moves you. Lighting that inspires and kitchens that anticipate your every gesture. Elevate the everyday with designs that bring harmony, function, and joy to every corner of your home.
Feature Image Credit: Aran Cucine
Fender Audio® Launches ELIE™ Speakers and MIX™ Headphones in Malaysia
Fender Audio® has officially arrived in Malaysia, debuting its premium personal audio lineup with the ELIE™ portable speakers and MIX™ headphones. Unveiled at CES 2026 and honoured with multiple Best of CES awards, the launch marks Fender Audio’s entry into modern, lifestyle-driven sound. The ELIE™ speaker series delivers powerful, distortion-free audio through advanced acoustic engineering and versatile multi-source connectivity, while the modular MIX™ headphones combine high-fidelity wireless performance, adaptive noise cancellation and exceptional battery life. Designed by Riffsound, these products bring Fender’s sonic legacy into everyday listening, with availability in Malaysia from March 2026.
https://swap-asia.com/brands/fenderaudio/
The Dyson HushJet™ Purifier Compact Takes Small Format Purification to New Heights
The Dyson HushJet™ Purifier Compact launches in Malaysia, introducing a new era of air purification powered by jet engine-inspired airflow technology. Engineered for whole-room purification, it delivers high-velocity air projection with ultra-quiet performance, operating at just 24 dBA in night mode. Featuring Dyson’s new HushJet™ entrainment nozzle, the compact purifier moves beyond the brand’s iconic Air Multiplier design to achieve faster, more efficient airflow. Its advanced electrostatic filtration captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns and lasts up to five years. Designed for modern urban living, it offers smart sensing, app connectivity and powerful performance in a compact form.
http://www.dyson.my
Tropicana Welcomes the Year of the Horse with CNY Prosperity Campaign and New Signature Show Units
Tropicana Corporation Berhad ushered in the Year of the Horse with its Chinese New Year Prosperity Campaign, themed Redefining the Art of Living, running until 28 February 2026. The culture-led campaign features a heartwarming CNY brand film, festive rewards worth up to RM2,888,888, and attractive homeownership incentives across 11 developments nationwide. Tropicana also unveiled new show units from its Signature Developments in Johor, Genting Highlands, and Langkawi at its flagship property gallery. Complemented by open house events, exclusive prosperity packages, and playful brand mascots, the campaign reinforces Tropicana’s commitment to connected communities and lifestyle-driven living.
campaign.tropicanacorp.com.my/AoLCNY2026/
ARAN Cucine Unveils Oasi and Penelope: Intuitive Kitchen Designs Built Around the Work Triangle
ARAN Cucine’s latest releases, Oasi and Penelope, showcase kitchens designed around the intuitive work triangle, enhancing both workflow and human connection. The Oasi system, created by Stefano Boeri Architetti, suits compact spaces with streamlined wall units in oxidised or fossil wood, incorporating natural elements between the washing and cooking areas to create a balanced domestic ecosystem. The Penelope system centres on a fully equipped island with preparation, cooking, and washing zones, complemented by contrasting surfaces and a lower snack counter that encourages social interaction. Both designs prioritise efficiency, fluid movement, and serene daily routines, merging functionality with meaningful, engaging kitchen experiences.
https://www.arancucine.it/
Light + Building 2026 Highlights Future Decorative Lighting Trends in Frankfurt
Light + Building 2026, taking place from 8 to 13 March in Frankfurt am Main, will spotlight the future of decorative lighting through the unveiling of Light + Building Trends 2026/27. Curated by the bora.herke.palmisano style agency, the presentation introduces three defining themes: Sensuous Atmospheres, Energetic Gatherings, and Considered Concepts. Together, they reflect a growing focus on lighting that combines functionality, emotional impact, sustainability, and long-life design. With around 1,000 exhibitors spanning functional and design-led lighting, the event serves as a leading global platform for designers, architects, and planners seeking inspiration, innovation, and forward-looking lighting solutions.
http://www.light-building.com/events
