Applications are Open for the Lexus Design Award 2018

Individuals of all creative disciplines can apply for the prestigious honor and the opportunities it offers

Sponsored by Lexus

Every year at Milan Design Week we’re excited to see what creators and innovators of the future have to offer as part of the Lexus Design Award. And every year we are impressed. This isn’t just a statuette and an honor for a resume, it’s an opportunity for individuals of all disciplines (from fashion to architecture) to work with globally recognized mentors. The Lexus Design …

Cooper Hewitt’s 2017 National Design Award Winners

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has announced their 18th annual design award winners—those who embody excellence and innovation in 11 design categories. “In an era of tumultuous change, design is asking deep questions about its purpose and contributions to a better society,” explains Caroline Baumann, director of Cooper Hewitt. Among this year’s winners, internationally acclaimed industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger has been honored with a lifetime …

Milano Design Award 2017: Winning Installations

Abstract, colorful and immersive, the best pieces from design week

Each year, after visiting Milan Design Week, everybody wants to discuss their own list of favorites. A few years ago Elita had the idea of turning the gatherings of designers and friends that used to happen at Valentina Ventrelli’s home into a real award. Milano Design Award is, to date, the only of its kind devoted to celebrating the best installations of the Fuorisalone, otherwise …