During Milan Design Week much of the city comes to life through unexpected, astounding activations by some of the world’s most acclaimed international furniture and furnishing designers and brands. This facet of the week-long showcase is known as Fuorisalone and its ability to surprise and delight is unmatched. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the citywide celebration of design Italian design magazine Interni and publisher Electa have assembled XXX-Y …
Not everyone believed that Milan Design Week 2021 would be a success, or even happen, for obvious reasons. Despite everything from travel restrictions to immense financial issues gripping many design studios and brands, Cosmit—the institution that’s organized Salone since 1961—forged ahead. After canceling the April edition, they decided that a special Supersalone would be held in September; still at the fair, still in Milan. Consequently, most …
With the 15th anniversary of Fuorisalone approaching, a commemorative Milan Design Week board game has been imagined by Studiolabo in collaboration with Cranio Creations. The board itself features 68 important venues and the goal is to navigate hundreds of events as effectively as possible—like any trade show, only in miniature here. Anyone who has been to Milan Design Week can appreciate it. And for those …
