{"id":14079,"date":"2014-11-10T09:46:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T09:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/magazine\/berti-flooring-and-the-chinese-market-between-new-trends-and-cultural-melting-pots\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:31:13","slug":"berti-flooring-and-the-chinese-market-between-new-trends-and-cultural-melting-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/magazine\/berti-flooring-and-the-chinese-market-between-new-trends-and-cultural-melting-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Berti Flooring and the Chinese market between new trends and cultural melting pots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-detail-pattern is-container has-base-2-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d9b7bc9551ed35adf6a537e7f5221dcc has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d125203f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e9e70883 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-categories is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3155b93e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:11px\">\n<p>Magazine \/<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/magazine\/category\/products-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Products<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/magazine\/category\/projects-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Projects<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-32859cd979b45056895d81c5660c23a0 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-base-color has-s-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2014-11-10T09:46:19+00:00\">10 November 2014<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post-title\"><strong>Berti Flooring<\/strong> and the <strong>Chinese market<\/strong> between new trends and cultural melting pots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading post-subtitle\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Made In Italy<\/strong> increasingly continues to gain acclaim and expand its market in the Asian continent and especially in <strong>China<\/strong>. New frontiers have also been opened for <strong>parquet<\/strong> flooring by <strong>Berti Pavimenti<\/strong> for some time now, building specific <em>know-how<\/em> and products dedicated to local aesthetic and cultural needs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus was born a <em><strong>melting pot<\/strong><\/em> cultural and artistic, or <strong><em>m\u00e9tissage<\/em><\/strong> to use a French term as elegant as it is centered, where Made In Italy is thus revisited and happily contaminated. This is not just the traditional mantra that has guided the philosophy of &#8220;<em>think globally and act locally<\/em>&#8221; for two decades now, but an even stronger and more tangible development of a <em>savoir faire<\/em> and a purely Italian craftsmanship that nonetheless observes, studies and panders to a taste, style and lifestyle completely different from our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations-for-Cina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations-for-Cina.jpg 800w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations-for-Cina-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations-for-Cina-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations-for-Cina-768x1098.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The wood species most commonly used for the products we were commissioned by our Chinese partners were <strong>oak, walnut, maple, cherry<\/strong> and <strong>violet<\/strong>. Among the most appreciated finishes we certainly mention those of the <strong>LUXE<\/strong> line, historically one of the historical cornerstones of Berti Pavimenti productions, which denotes a particular but very well oriented and decisive taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let&#8217;s take a closer look at what the Chinese like, what they buy, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much attention is paid to &#8220;Made in Italy&#8221; and Italian brands, as they stand for <strong>creativity<\/strong>, good <strong>quality<\/strong> and <strong>perfect craftsmanship<\/strong>. In fact, Chinese consumers perceive our brands as a symbol of high status and <strong>well-being<\/strong>. Some times an interesting approach to localize the brand is to choose to translate the whole name into Chinese while keeping the colors, font and pictogram unchanged so as not to lose recognizability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter the Chinese market, it is important to understand the cultural and social aspects. Already on colors there are some important differences: <strong>white<\/strong> is associated with death (totally opposite to the Western meaning of purity), <strong>purple<\/strong> with love, and <strong>red<\/strong> as a symbol of joy, used in times of celebration and success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of color trends, we can talk about &#8220;<strong><em>Tuhao jin<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; (golden color), which is becoming a distinguishing design element in modern China. Just the golden color of the<strong>iPhone 5s<\/strong> became immediately admired, and has had many applications in the design world.<br\/>The use of golden and purple color is used to symbolize <strong>grandeur, opulence<\/strong> and <strong>royalty<\/strong>. However, the <strong>minimalist style<\/strong> is developing steadily, favoring clean and essential design.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking instead of design, we see how the &#8220;<strong><em>technical design<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; is conceived as a process with certain steps, and today this type of design is considered an ideal model for many young Chinese designers. In reality, however, the Chinese business model has a superficial conception of design; when a strategy is developed, the key element is sales orientation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Western design approach is strongly accepted and practiced, especially in creative communities people are familiar with international trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese upper class directs consumption more toward the <strong>living space<\/strong> and <strong>bedroom<\/strong>, the most popular products are in fact: beds, closets and sofas. The quality factor is crucial, in addition especially young educated consumers with an international background are focusing on <strong>ecofriendly<\/strong> materials.<br\/>It may sound strange but China is gradually becoming a global leader in green and sustainable design, Chinese companies are increasingly using eco-friendly materials and energy efficiency measures, bamboo for example is used a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>Feng Shui<\/strong>, doors and windows should not be opposite each other, include some red-colored elements, create as much brightness as possible, and purify the air with plants. The Chinese also seek distinctive elements to find forms of <strong>individualism<\/strong> by customizing the products they buy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So a rather elaborate and complex picture but at the same time fascinating and full of suggestions but above all of new and flourishing economic opportunities where we are reaping satisfaction with continuity. Our wish is to continue to persevere along this happy path. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations1-715x1024.jpg 715w, https:\/\/berti.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Berti-Wooden-Floors-inlaid-decorations1-768x1099.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-categories has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-836d34cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);font-size:11px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-60758a6d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Magazine \/<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/magazine\/category\/products-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Products<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/magazine\/category\/projects-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Projects<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Made In Italy increasingly continues to gain acclaim and expand its market in the Asian continent and especially in China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14079","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-products-en","category-projects-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14079"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21101,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14079\/revisions\/21101"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/berti.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}