‘We are very nerdy’: An exclusive interview with Ikea’s top designer

Ikea’s global design manager Johan Ejdemo chats about the company’s priorities in 2026, the changing shape of its products, and the role AI is and isn’t playing.

Johan Ejdemo [Photo: Ikea]

Ikea design manager Johan Ejdemo is looking years into the future.

A towering Swede with a six-inch beard, Ejdemo is a trained cabinetmaker who has nearly 30 years of experience at Ikea. Since 2022 he’s been........

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