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4 days ago | 
salonemilano.it | Cristina Piotti |Marianna Guernieri |Marilena Pitino
A snapshot of the sector in ItalyItaly confirmed its growth in added value over the last three years, from 2.9 to 3.2 billion euros, and in the number of employees, which reached 63,645 (up from 63,086).
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1 week ago | 
salonemilano.it | Cristina Piotti
The relationship between sustainability and materials was another central focus of the Salone. Several companies showed how design can be not just responsible, but also surprisingly innovative. Caimi Brevettionce again confirmed its natural talent for research, cutting-edge design and concern for environmental sustainability.
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2 weeks ago | 
salonemilano.it | Cristina Piotti
The Solar Biennale, established in the Netherlands in 2022, by designers Pauline van Dongen and Marjan van Aubel, was created as a platform for reflection on the challenges of solar energy. In this second edition, it explores the symbolic and transformative potential of the sun, showcasing the ways solar design goes beyond energy innovation. Our star, in fact, is not just a yellow dwarf that gives life to the world, but much more.
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1 month ago | 
salonemilano.it | Cristina Piotti |Giulia Zappa
Just twenty minutes from Venice, the Island of San Servolo is rich in history and fascination. Over the years, it has undergone multiple transformations as a result of the historical and social changes that have shaped its identity. Originally the island was occupied by a community of Benedictine friars, then it was later converted into an important psychiatric hospital. This closed down on 13 August 1978 as a result of approval of the Basaglia Law.
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1 month ago | 
salonemilano.it | Giulia Zappa |Valentina Silvestrini
For the 2025 edition, the Salone del Mobile.Milano presented “Thought for Humans.”, an advertising campaign that celebrated and explored the deepest essence of design: its relationship with human beings. The project was honored at the D&AD Awards in the Photography/Still Life category. Every year, the D&AD Awards in London celebrate creativity, innovation and inspiration in an advertising campaign.
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1 month ago | 
salonemilano.it | Alessandro Mitola |Serena Scarpello
10:00 / Workshop:1. Lacuna: Angela Rui and Massimo Barbierato will accompany participants in a sensory exploration of the invisible forces of water, a reflection as ontological as it is material on rising sea levels and how proximity to these agents can lead to new methods of reconnection and cooperation with the environment. Photographic reportage by Giacomo Bianco. Register here. 2.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
salonemilano.it | Marilena Pitino
We met Massimo Brigandì, Contardi’s general manager, to learn about the birth, development and future challenges of a dynamic company that specializes in lighting Contardi’s rapid growth is astonishing. This Italian family-run business with an entrepreneurial vision is gaining a solid international reputation. A result achieved with a sartorial approach, the variety of materials used and its search for the most innovative LED technologies.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
salonemilano.it | Marilena Pitino
The latest architectural frontier: projects designed for nature and in constant dialogue with it, in which the natural element is not just the setting, but an integral part of the design process The relationship between architecture and nature is an increasingly topical issue for designers working on highly impactful visual architectural spaces in perfect harmony with nature, sometimes in a bid to create places that not only respect but also enhance and amplify the surrounding landscape. In...
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
salonemilano.it | Marilena Pitino
The Stories section discusses the design sector and the realities close to the Salone del Mobile in all their complexity: from the role of the curators to the choice of materials, colour selection, space design and our partners’ innovation-led activities. This section is designed to illustrate the multidisciplinary nature of design and the realities that chime with the values of the Salone.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
salonemilano.it | Marilena Pitino
Can objects help combat isolation? How can we foster a sense of touch in an increasingly virtual world? The exhibition Discovered, presented by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)and Wallpaper, in partnership with the Design Museum and open to the public until 10th October, endeavours to respond to these questions. The project aims to support and promote the new generation of designers, involving 20 young designers from 16 different countries: Europe, Africa, Asia, and as far as Australia.