If you happen to be anywhere near Cologne, Germany between the 18th and the 24th of January, be sure to visit Designer's Fair 2010, an exciting event coinciding with the city's interior design week. According to their press release, the exhibit "consciously seeks to bring together its most exciting new discoveries" instead of "showing the most famous names in the business." We can empathize with that.

After a successful first run in 2009, the event is expanding into a roomier venue for its second year, adding projects from international participants and other design disciplines (for example, fashion). Presentations and panel discussions also dot the schedule, addressing topics that seem particularly appropriate for young designers, including "plagiarism, recycling design, and the fine art of making money."

For more information, check out highlights from the 2009 gallery and the full press release here.