Nobilia and Coohom Unite for Innovative Kitchen Planning Transformation
In a bold and transformative move for the international furnishing sector, German kitchen manufacturing giant Nobilia has partnered with innovative spatial design technology provider, Coohom. This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in the way kitchens are designed, planned, and purchased, integrating cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to offer consumers unparalleled experiences in kitchen planning.
Nobilia, recognized for its 80 years of dedication to quality and precision in kitchen manufacturing, joins forces with Coohom, the preeminent platform for spatial design. Coohom’s advanced capabilities in spatial intelligence empower over 47,000 clients in more than 200 regions, enhancing the way both businesses and consumers engage in the kitchen planning process. The partnership is expected to fundamentally reshape the kitchen buying journey.
Central to this collaboration is the introduction of the AI Planner, a revolutionary tool designed to enrich and streamline the consumer experience. Unlike conventional design applications that merely recreate visuals, Coohom's spatial intelligence can generate accurate, computable representations of physical spaces that facilitate actual product planning and purchasing. With the integration of the AI Planner into Nobilia’s digital platforms, the process transforms from passive browsing into interactive co-creation. Customers can explore Nobilia’s comprehensive range of manufacturable kitchen products, allowing them to visualize and customize their ideal kitchen directly online.
This innovative approach not only improves user engagement but also effectively captures consumer intent, leading to higher conversion rates from online visits to showroom visits. Customers arriving at showrooms are equipped with a clear digital representation of their planned kitchen, enabling dealers to focus on delivering tailored consultations rather than spending time on basic design drafts.
Jerry Chen, Senior Vice President at Manycore and the Head of Coohom, emphasized that the partnership aims to combine industry knowledge with technology to improve business processes. He noted, "Technology should never replace industry expertise; its true purpose is to amplify it." By utilizing Coohom’s powerful spatial intelligence alongside Nobilia’s extensive market experience, the goal is to provide kitchen dealers with sophisticated tools that enhance their services and customer outreach.
Matthias Keudel, the Head of Export at Nobilia, echoed this sentiment, stating that Coohom’s technology opens new channels for reaching potential customers. With this partnership, Nobilia intends to extend its innovations beyond kitchens into its entire product portfolio, labeled as 'More than Kitchen.'
The strategic alliance not only aims at operational efficiency, but also signifies a vital shift in the design landscape, placing kitchen design front and center in retail marketing strategies. While the partnership officially launches with kitchen planning tools, the overarching vision includes a comprehensive suite of whole-home design services. Coohom’s technology demonstrates its prowess by transforming simple customer requirements into detailed home designs across various categories—from wardrobes to bathroom cabinetry—in a mere five minutes.
As Nobilia and Coohom collaborate, they are not just digitizing workflows; they are creating a new standard in kitchen planning that could drive business growth and forge a significant link between digital visualization and physical transactions. With continuous technological advancements and shared expertise, the future of kitchen planning appears bright, innovative, and more accessible than ever, setting new benchmarks in customer engagement and satisfaction.