 | | Installation: Michela Picchi, Photo: Courtesy of Fuorisalone | | If humans are the heartbeat of a city, the pulse of Milan is about to go racing once again. An influx of design lovers from around the globe will soon descend upon the Italian metropolis for Milan Design Week 2025 from 7 to 13 April – and enrich it with discussions about where the industry is headed next.
Fuorisalone is looking to highlight such exchanges this year under its theme 'Mondi Conessi': Connected Worlds. The conglomerate of citywide programming will celebrate fusions between disciplines and promote new ways of engaging with design that put an emphasis on three subjects – person, technology and nature. How can we create balance between the three and rethink processes to achieve harmony? One thing is certain: the only way to get there is together. See you there! Preview the event
Claire Brodka, Managing Editor | |  | | Photo: Courtesy of MoscaPartners and Fuorisalone | | | Stunning views in a Baroque palazzo | | | In the historic Palazzo Litta, MoscaPartners reaffirms the belief that design can both connect and transform with a group show exploring themes of migration. Meanwhile, Korean architect Byoung Soo Cho takes over the venue's main courtyard with a site-specific work titled 'Nobody Owns the Land: Earth, Forest, Mahk'. View details | |  | | Find the perfect shade with Fast For Milan Design Week, Fast invites visitors to reflect on historical designs while exploring its newest collection of nature-inspired outdoor furnishings by designers and architects Alberto Lievore, Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces. Via Cesare Battisti, 1. Discover now | |  | | Alcova 2024. Photo: Piergiorgio Sorgetti, Courtesy of Fuorisalone | | | Pushing the limits of how far Fuorisalone's geographical boundaries go, Alcova returns with a series of installations hosted across four unique venues in the nearby town of Varedo. Set against a backdrop of unruly flora, the presentation includes works by established and emerging designers. Find out more | |  | | Minimalism meets craftsmanship COR makes a bold statement at Milan Design Week with Kagu, a new wooden chair designed by Jehs+Laub. Capturing the essence of modern seating furniture, Kagu is on view at COR's colourful apartment in Brera. Via Solferino, 11. Learn more | |  | | Photo: Courtesy of Saba Italia and Fuorisalone | | | This year, Brera's Design District is host to over 300 initiatives ranging from permanent showrooms to temporary pop-ups, exhibitions and more. Among the highly anticipated: Studio Zanellato/Bortotto's Orizzonti, a multi-room journey transporting visitors to far-away places and experiences through space and time. Continue reading | |  | | An invitation from Freifrau and Janua Freifrau and Janua look forward to welcoming you in Milan. Visit the duo's booth, which has been designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design, at Salone del Mobile from April 8 to 13: Hall 9, Booth M04. View more | | | Dive deeper into Design Week | | | Milan Design Week made simple! Our new Essentials guide combines fair & city into one easy-to-use resource, covering all key locations and events. Download now or grab a print copy during MDW at 200+ showrooms and our hotspot locations. Get your copy | |  | | An authentic perspective on form, light and perception Created with photographer Marc Krause, Decor Walther presents 'Reflecting' – a bold take on product staging that reimagines interior accessories through analogue photography and video. Challenging traditional conventions, the presentation offers a fresh perspective on form, light and perception. Via Statuto, 18. Explore now | |  | | Photo: Masterly – The Dutch in Milano, Courtesy of Fuorisalone | | | A celebration of Dutch design | | | Milan Design Week's largest exhibition dedicated to Dutch creativity returns under the helm of its founder and curator Nicole Uniquole, who has organised an ensemble presentation of solo installations and group shows within the enchanting halls of a 16th-century palazzo. Additional details | |  | | Building on a classic For 60 years, USM has defined timeless modularity – transcending trends and evolving to meet the aspirations of each generation. During Milan Design Week, USM showcases a playful new add-on for the iconic Haller modular system that again emphasises its versatility and creative freedom. Viale Piave, 27. Discover now | |  | | Photo: Courtesy of Yosuke-Shimano and Fuorisalone | | | Hosted in a former rubber factory, Isola's Design Festival focuses on the vital role of human creativity in traditional craftsmanship and digital innovation. Throughout the event, designers, studios, creators, and manufacturers examine pressing topics such as social impact and environmental responsibility. See details | | | | | | | | |
