Market analysis and insights from Heimtextil, the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, confirm a clear industry shift: fabrics are once again at the center of furniture and interior design, in both residential and contract sectors. Beyond traditional upholstery, textiles now play a strategic role in hospitality and high-traffic environments such as hotels, restaurants, lounges, offices, and public spaces.
Today, fabrics are key to the overall user experience. They help define atmosphere, comfort, and brand identity while improving environmental quality. Curtains, upholstery, wall coverings, and acoustic textiles influence visual perception, tactile comfort, and sound control. New technologies further expand their role, introducing functional finishes and fragrance solutions that enhance wellbeing and sensory impact.
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A growing and global textile market
The renewed importance of textiles is reflected in strong market performance. The global home furnishings and textile sector is growing at an estimated annual rate of 5% to 7%. Growth is driven by urbanization, higher disposable income, and increasing attention to living quality, comfort, and the design of shared spaces. At the same time, demand for durability, sustainability, and performance is reshaping product development and supply strategies.
The industry is also becoming increasingly international. Heimtextil 2026 (Frankfurt, January 13–16) brought together leading manufacturers and buyers from around the world. The top exhibiting countries included China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Visitors reached an international share of 86%, with strong growth from the United States, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, and Peru.
Decision-making power was a key feature of the event: 78% of attendees were senior decision-makers. The presence of executives from global companies such as Harrods, IKEA, Marriott Hotels, Sainsbury’s, and XXXLutz confirms Heimtextil’s role as a strategic platform for sourcing, networking, and market insight.
Interior design and hospitality as key growth drivers
According to Heimtextil’s Interior.Architecture.Hospitality program, demand for technical and performance fabrics for contract applications continues to grow. Hospitality, offices, retail environments, and public spaces increasingly rely on textiles to improve comfort, acoustics, safety, and design flexibility.
This trend is opening new opportunities for architects, interior designers, developers, and procurement professionals. Textiles enable more integrated, experience-driven environments while supporting operational performance in high-use settings. Starting in 2027, Heimtextil will further strengthen this focus through a collaboration with Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT), expanding solutions for global hospitality and interior design projects.
Design as a driver of textile innovation
Design is becoming a key competitive factor in the textile industry. Heimtextil highlights innovation across materials, processes, and creative approaches, bringing together advanced manufacturers, emerging designers, and research initiatives focused on sustainability and circular production.
Among the most notable projects at Heimtextil 2026 was “Craft is a verb”, curated by Alcova. The exhibition identified emerging trends and demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship, advanced manufacturing, and AI-supported design processes are increasingly interconnected.
Some images from “Craft is a verb” exhibition
The installation “among all,” curated by Patricia Urquiola, explored experimental applications of textile innovation. Highlights included robotufted carpets made with ECONYL regenerated yarn, surfaces created from production waste, and bio-based materials such as Ohoskin, derived from Sicilian orange by-products. The project showcased how circular thinking and cross-industry technologies are expanding the possibilities of textile design.
Some images from “among all” exhibition
Artificial Intelligence: a new business enabler
Heimtextil 2026 also emphasized the growing role of artificial intelligence under the theme “Texpertise Focus AI.” AI is becoming an operational tool across the textile value chain, supporting both creativity and efficiency.
Today, AI is used for pattern generation, color development, and realistic material visualization. At the same time, it helps companies manage data, streamline workflows, optimize supply chains, and deliver more personalized customer experiences. As market dynamics accelerate, AI is emerging as a key factor in improving responsiveness, productivity, and competitiveness.
With its international reach and strong focus on innovation, Heimtextil confirms its position as the leading global platform for understanding trends, sourcing advanced materials, and shaping the future of home and contract textiles.
See you at Heimtextil 2027, January 12-15
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Textiles in Contract Design: Innovation, AI & Hospitality Trends
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, Reports, What's upMarket analysis and insights from Heimtextil, the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, confirm a clear industry shift: fabrics are once again at the center of furniture and interior design, in both residential and contract sectors. Beyond traditional upholstery, textiles now play a strategic role in hospitality and high-traffic environments such as hotels, restaurants, lounges, offices, and public spaces.
Today, fabrics are key to the overall user experience. They help define atmosphere, comfort, and brand identity while improving environmental quality. Curtains, upholstery, wall coverings, and acoustic textiles influence visual perception, tactile comfort, and sound control. New technologies further expand their role, introducing functional finishes and fragrance solutions that enhance wellbeing and sensory impact.
Discover Heimtextil 2025
A growing and global textile market
The renewed importance of textiles is reflected in strong market performance. The global home furnishings and textile sector is growing at an estimated annual rate of 5% to 7%. Growth is driven by urbanization, higher disposable income, and increasing attention to living quality, comfort, and the design of shared spaces. At the same time, demand for durability, sustainability, and performance is reshaping product development and supply strategies.
The industry is also becoming increasingly international. Heimtextil 2026 (Frankfurt, January 13–16) brought together leading manufacturers and buyers from around the world. The top exhibiting countries included China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Visitors reached an international share of 86%, with strong growth from the United States, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, and Peru.
Decision-making power was a key feature of the event: 78% of attendees were senior decision-makers. The presence of executives from global companies such as Harrods, IKEA, Marriott Hotels, Sainsbury’s, and XXXLutz confirms Heimtextil’s role as a strategic platform for sourcing, networking, and market insight.
Interior design and hospitality as key growth drivers
According to Heimtextil’s Interior.Architecture.Hospitality program, demand for technical and performance fabrics for contract applications continues to grow. Hospitality, offices, retail environments, and public spaces increasingly rely on textiles to improve comfort, acoustics, safety, and design flexibility.
This trend is opening new opportunities for architects, interior designers, developers, and procurement professionals. Textiles enable more integrated, experience-driven environments while supporting operational performance in high-use settings. Starting in 2027, Heimtextil will further strengthen this focus through a collaboration with Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT), expanding solutions for global hospitality and interior design projects.
Design as a driver of textile innovation
Design is becoming a key competitive factor in the textile industry. Heimtextil highlights innovation across materials, processes, and creative approaches, bringing together advanced manufacturers, emerging designers, and research initiatives focused on sustainability and circular production.
Among the most notable projects at Heimtextil 2026 was “Craft is a verb”, curated by Alcova. The exhibition identified emerging trends and demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship, advanced manufacturing, and AI-supported design processes are increasingly interconnected.
Some images from “Craft is a verb” exhibition
The installation “among all,” curated by Patricia Urquiola, explored experimental applications of textile innovation. Highlights included robotufted carpets made with ECONYL regenerated yarn, surfaces created from production waste, and bio-based materials such as Ohoskin, derived from Sicilian orange by-products. The project showcased how circular thinking and cross-industry technologies are expanding the possibilities of textile design.
Some images from “among all” exhibition
Artificial Intelligence: a new business enabler
Heimtextil 2026 also emphasized the growing role of artificial intelligence under the theme “Texpertise Focus AI.” AI is becoming an operational tool across the textile value chain, supporting both creativity and efficiency.
Today, AI is used for pattern generation, color development, and realistic material visualization. At the same time, it helps companies manage data, streamline workflows, optimize supply chains, and deliver more personalized customer experiences. As market dynamics accelerate, AI is emerging as a key factor in improving responsiveness, productivity, and competitiveness.
With its international reach and strong focus on innovation, Heimtextil confirms its position as the leading global platform for understanding trends, sourcing advanced materials, and shaping the future of home and contract textiles.
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The Design Week Guide Milan Map 2026
Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026, What's upThe Design Week Guide Milan Map: features
Given the sheer number of events during Milan Design Week – over 1,000 across the city – selecting what to visit and optimizing travel between districts has become increasingly complex.
The Design Week Guide Milan Map, a free, interactive map built directly on Google Maps, addresses this challenge
Look at the Milan Design Week Guide 2025 Map
Key features
1 – Curated selection of events
Unlike open listings, the Milan Trail features a carefully curated selection of events. The 2025 edition includes 150 selected events, chosen for relevance, quality, and diversity
The target for 2026 is 200, based on real interest and relevance
Milan Design Week Map, featured events 2025
2 – Native Google Maps integration
The guide is fully integrated into Google Maps, eliminating the need for additional apps or platforms. Consultation is free of charge, and very easy: all the smartphones feature Google Maps
Users can:
• View event locations directly on the map
• Calculate routes between events in real time
• Navigate easily between districts
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3 – Detailed event listings
Each featured event includes:
• A clear description
• One picture
• Exact location
• Dates and opening hours
• A direct link to a dedicated blog post with extended content
• A link to registration website, if requested and needed
• A link to the exhibitor website
Milan Design Week Guide Map 2025, event detail
4 – Free and easy sharing and accessibility
Exhibitors can share a direct link to their event listing with guests, enabling immediate access on smartphones. The map can be shared with a single link, making it an efficient communication tool during the week
Try the link by yourself
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5 – Proven reach and visibility
• The 2024 debut edition was used over 27,000 times
• The Milan Design Week Trail has recorded over 120,000 views
• Designweekguide.com consistently ranks in the top 5 Google search results for Milan Design Week-related queries
Milan Design Week Map 2025
Benefits for Exhibitors
Being included in The Design Week Guide Milan Trail offers high visibility during one of the most competitive weeks in the global design calendar.
The standard listing fee covers:
• Placement on the Google Maps Trail
• A dedicated website post linked from the map
• One Instagram post
• One Facebook post during Milan Design Week
This integrated approach ensures consistent exposure across mapping, editorial content, and social media, making it one of the most effective tools for reaching a targeted international audience during Milan Design Week
Key takeaways
The Design Week Guide Milan Trail transforms the overwhelming complexity of Milan Design Week into a navigable, curated experience. By combining editorial selection with the functionality of Google Maps, it serves both visitor – who need clarity and efficiency – and exhibitors – who seek visibility and meaningful engagement. In an event ecosystem defined by scale and saturation, the Map-Trail stands out as a practical, trusted, and strategically positioned guide to Milan Design Week.
Milan Design Week & Salone del Mobile 2025: data & more
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, Milan Design Week 2025, What's upThe Salone del Mobile in Milan presented the second edition of its Report on Milan Design Week. The research was carried out by the Salone in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano. The University also deployed, among other resources, field observation, thanks to the involvement of 100 students from the Politecnico di Milano’s Schools of Design and Architecture.
A large section is of course dedicated to the Salone del Mobile.Milano, but the research also devotes considerable space to side events, which make the biggest Design Show in the world.
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The impact of Milan Design Week on the city of Milan
The Report is a very thorough piece of work, which allows for an assessment of the actual impact of Milan Design Week on the city, analyzing traffic flows, events, and cultural production. It provides interesting insights for a wide range of activities. The report provides a fairly accurate picture of how many visitors arrive in Milan, how they travel to the Fair, and how they get around the city. It also provides information on the age and interests of Milan Design Week tourists.
Milan Design Week 2025 events
The Politecnico survey provides a quantitative and qualitative overview of the distribution of events. The results offer a series of insights that can be very useful for anyone planning to organize an event at the Fuorisalone in Milan.
According to the report, in 2025, the City of Milan declared a number of 1,667 Fuorisalone events (the number varies depending on who conducted the census; this is the total number from the City of Milan’s program). The events listed on the Fuorisalone.it website, on the other hand, numbered 1,067.
Compared to 2024, this represents an increase of 25.7%; to get an idea of the increase over the years, the events declared by the Municipality of Milan in 2019 were 986, 650 in 2021, 825 in 2022, 1,200 in 2023, and 1,326 in 2024.
The areas with the highest density of events
Thanks to an analysis carried out using Fastweb-Vodafone data (mobile network operators), the Salone Report provides an overview of traffic flows to the design districts, as well as the presence of Italians and foreigners.
In 2025, the Brera Design District (257 events) recorded a 51.9% increase in foot traffic. The Porta Genova area – the gateway to the Via Tortona area – grew by 41.3%, while Parco Sempione – the Triennale area – recorded a +25.4% increase.
In the Sarpi area, home to the ADI Design Museum and Fabbrica del Vapore, foot traffic increased by 12.2%, while Corso Magenta and Via San Vittore – in the 5VIE district – saw an increase of 9.6%. (5VIE is the name of an intersection of five narrow streets between Piazza Cordusio and Corso Magenta, so part of the traffic in the Duomo area is also involved. Although not directly involved in Milan Design Week, the Duomo area recorded an increase of 19.3%.)
The areas Porta Garibaldi – Porta Nuova (+16.2%), Buenos Aires – Porta Venezia – Porta Monforte (+7.9%), and Stazione Centrale – Ponte Seveso (+7.4%) host Milan Design Week events, but they are also areas of daily commuting, so traffic here is only amplified, not overloaded.
The further out you go towards the suburbs, the less traffic increases. Villapizzone – Cagnola – Bovisasca (Certosa District) saw an increase of 2.3%; Stadera – Chiesa Rossa – Quartiere Torretta – Conca Fallata (Stadera Design District_SDD recorded an increase of 2.8%.
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The detailed map
The catalyst events
There was a very significant increase in traffic flows in some areas of the Milan City Council’s events program, which considers journeys within a 500-meter radius of the event. The areas are Interni-Università degli Studi, DDDesign (Durini Design District), Mosca Partners – Design Variations (Palazzo Litta), Alcova (Varedo), as well as the areas of Tortona and 5VIE; here, 323 events in total. The average growth in traffic flows varied between +20% and +50%, with peaks of 49.2% for the Interni event and +48% for DDDesign (Durini Design District).
Analysis of foreign SIM cards shows that the foreign presence at Alcova events is overwhelmingly in the majority.
The data also allows us to establish the urban and social nature of Milan Design Week (not just the Salone del Mobile, therefore). The highest volume of users is concentrated between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., but the 8 p.m. to midnight slot still accounts for a quarter of all journeys.
Milan Design Districts: the co-visits during Milan Design Week
The analysis of co-visits is also interesting. The graphs represent the co-visit flows between the Design Week Districts in the city during the Salone del Mobile 2025, highlighting some relevant co-visit patterns, showing the total number of visitors and the percentage breakdown between Italian and foreign visitors. The co-visit maps offer a new insight into the audience’s behavior and mobility, highlighting the spontaneous connections between different districts and events. The values represent cross-flows resulting from successive movements within the same 48-hour period.
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Districts and events co-visits
The event content distribution
The Report also examined event content in depth, analyzing 781 events in detail. This observation allowed us to determine how many industrial product launches, small-scale productions, interior design projects, new materials, interactive installations and experiences, publishing projects, design technologies, and other kinds of projects there were. Even more interestingly, the research allowed to set the distribution of contents for each area of interest. (see image)
The research carried out by Salone del Mobile with the Milan Polytechnic therefore shows how close the relationship between the Fair, Fuorisalone, and the city of Milan is. In fact, in my book on the History of Fuorisalone, I tried to highlight how Fuorisalone changed as Milan changed. Now it would be time to take a next step, a study of the relationship between residents and the many events, to see how the city has changed with the development of Milan Design Week. All topics of great interest.
The event content distribution
Design for equality: Tallinn Design Festival
Design FestivalsAn annual celebration of creativity and innovation: this is the Tallinn Design Festival, which hosted the 20th edition from September 29 to October 5, 2025. The program was notably rich, as usual, including exhibitions, design markets, and conferences, like most city design festivals. In fact, the integration between events and town is a festival feature. The headquarters is in an old industrial district undergoing regeneration, a really fascinating location. Moreover, many showrooms display their latest products. This way, Tallinn experiences the Design Festival as a big town festival, inviting visitors to explore even the most out-of-the-way areas.
The theme of the 2025 Festival was “Design for All”: how design can help equality.
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International Design Conference at Tallinn Design Festival 2025
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China Furniture Fair – CIFF Shanghai 2025
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, Reports, What's upThe 56th edition of the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Shanghai) took place in September, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, in Hongqiao. The success confirms it as one of the most dynamic platforms in Asia for design and furniture innovation.
The event recorded significant results: spanning an exhibition area of 300,000 square meters, the fair hosted over 1,500 national and international brands, showcasing their latest collections to 92,709 professional visitors – 80,836 from China and 11,873 from abroad. The 13.23% increase in international attendees compared to the previous year confirms CIFF Shanghai’s growing appeal as a strategic reference point for global business and design excellence. This further strengthens the fair’s central role in facilitating trade exchanges, and creating meaningful connections within the global furniture industry.
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China Furniture Fair Shanghai 2025
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Be the project: Milan Design Week 2026
Milan Design Week 2026, What's up“Be the project” is the theme selected for Fuorisalone 2026, a theme expressing two meanings. On the one hand, people as active agents of change, with visions, desires and responsibilities; on the other, the project, design as a constantly evolving process that shapes and redesigns relationships between people, objects and environments.
Alcova at Milan Design Week 2026
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Design Miami Paris 2025
Reports, What's upDesign Miami.Paris 2025 opened its third edition at the iconic Hôtel de Maisons in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Running October 22-26, alongside Art Basel Paris, the fair marks its largest gallery and Design at Large program.
Design Miami.Paris 2025: the themes
This year’s programming reveals strong themes. Zoomorphic forms take center stage. Galerie Gastou and Galerie Desprez-Bréhéret (Paris) explore an Early Birds theme. Galerie Mitterand (Paris) presents animal-inspired works by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, including Tortue topiaire III (2000 & 2003), shown in the garden as part of Design at Large. The Future Perfect (New York/Los Angeles) unveils The Soul Garden, an immersive installation by Vikram Goyal Studio with Sissel Tolaas, reimagining India’s ancient animal fables through design, art, and ecology.
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Galerie Patrick Seguin at Design Miami.Paris 2025. Photo Ivan Erofeev, courtesy Design Miami
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Milan Design Events 2026
Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026The Milan Design Week for exhibitors and visitors
People often ask me about Design Week Milan. Both visitors and would-be exhibitors. So, I thought I would write this short guide explaining the essential info about the Milan Design Week and the Milan Design Events.
Milan Design Week and Events 2026 Essentials
Dates: April, 19-26, 2026
Tickets: Free for events in town, paid admission to the Salone del Mobile (Milan Furniture Fair, April 21-26)
Size: 10 Districts, over 1000 events
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Exhibition by Jacopo Foggini at Milan Design Week 1999. Photo Andreas Otero, courtesy Jacopo Foggini
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MIFF 2025: the biggest furniture show in Kuala Lumpur
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, ReportsThe Malaysian International Furniture Fair – MIFF 2025 ended successfully, strengthening its reputation as a vital international sourcing platform. From 1 – 4 March 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), MIFF 2025 generated estimated on-site sales of USD 1.31 billion – 3% higher than 2024 – demonstrating strong commercial momentum and buyer confidence.
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MIFF 2025 at MITEC
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Milan Design Week 2026: Superstudio new chapter
Milan Design Week 2026In April 2026, Superstudio will launch a new and game-changing format for Milan Design Week 2026. This isn’t just an update – it’s a full transformation. With strong roots in Milan’s creative DNA and more than twenty years of cultural leadership, Superstudio is reimagining how we experience design. The mission is clear: quality, international scope, and forward-looking vision are the core values driving this new chapter.
For the first time, Superstudio will expand across three separate locations, each with its own identity and purpose: Superstudio Più in Tortona, Superstudio Maxi in Barona, and the brand-new Superstudio Village in Bovisa. This three-part approach offers a diverse, immersive, and multidimensional experience. Each space will feature its own curatorial direction, yet all will speak the same design language that defines the Superstudio brand.
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Gisella Borioli, founder of Superstudio, with the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala
A brief history of Milan Superstudio
Superstudio, the renowned Milan location, was founded by Gisella Borioli and Flavio Lucchini, pioneers in Italian fashion, publishing, and design culture. Their goal was to create spaces where creativity could go beyond traditional boundaries.
It began in 1983 with Superstudio 13 – an innovative hub for fashion photography and communication in southern Milan. It quickly became a go-to place for photographers, designers, and global brands. With high-end studios and full production support, Superstudio 13 helped reshape how fashion and visual storytelling were done in Milan and beyond.
In 2000, the founders opened Superstudio Più in Via Tortona, transforming another former industrial complex into a multidisciplinary cultural center. It welcomed art, design, fashion, and innovation – and soon became the heart of the Fuorisalone (Milan Design Week). Designers who couldn’t join the official Salone del Mobile finally had a platform for bold ideas, helping to create what is now the Tortona Design District.
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Superdesign Show at Superstudio Più
Over time, Superstudio Più turned into a major venue for global events, exhibitions, and experimental formats. It has kept its curatorial strength, hosting leading names in design, technology, and contemporary art.
Now, with Superstudio 13, Superstudio Più, Superstudio Maxi, and Superstudio Village, a powerful network is shaping Milan’s creative future. With a legacy built on innovation and openness, Superstudio remains a true driver of the design world.
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Superstudio Più
Milan Design Week April 2026: three locations, three destinies
Superstudio Più, the historic base in the Tortona District, stays a beacon for international design. It will host major installations, standalone pavilions, and an in-house curated project. While the area has faced fragmentation in recent years, efforts are in motion to rebuild synergy and reestablish Tortona as a global design hub.
Superstudio Maxi, located in the rising Barona district, will explore the connection between design, art, and architecture. It will serve as a platform for cross-cultural exchange and multidisciplinary creativity – opening up a part of the city long out from the Fuorisalone map.
Superstudio Village in Bovisa is the boldest step. Set in a revitalized industrial space near Parco La Goccia, it will focus entirely on young designers, research studios, and experimental projects. With extended hours and social zones, this space will function as a true design village – fresh, open, and highly collaborative.
A connected system
To make the Milan Design Week 2026 experience seamless, Superstudio will launch a unified registration system. A single QR code will provide access to all three venues. A dedicated transfer service is also being developed to connect the locations and invite other design players to join the network. The goal is to streamline logistics, reduce waiting times, and boost cooperation. This goes beyond Superstudio – it’s a step toward building a trusted, system-wide alliance.
Looking back to move forward
This transformation has deep roots. In 2000, Borioli and Lucchini turned a derelict factory into Superstudio Più, giving rise to the Fuorisalone movement. They gave visibility to emerging talents and planted the seeds of the Tortona Design District.
Now, Superstudio returns to that pioneering spirit. Despite a complex global context – marked by conflict and economic shifts – the company stays optimistic. Investing in new spaces like Bovisa is not only a strategic move but also a heartfelt commitment to Milan’s creative future.
The Superloft at Superstudio Più
Global vision, quality-driven
At the heart of Superstudio’s new strategy is a single principle: quality is the only way forward. Strong curation, clear identity, and meaningful partnerships are key. Ongoing collaborations with ICFF and WANTED New York will grow. Leading design schools will be involved, and one venue may become a global academic hub – showcasing student research and radical ideas during Milan Design Week 2026.
In 2026, Superstudio is not just adding square meters. It’s creating new space for imagination, collaboration, and impact. A new format. A new map. A new way to live design – at Milan Design Week 2026 and beyond.
DesignMiami: the 20th anniversary and 2025 dates
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, What's upDesign Miami dates in 2025
This year, Design Miami marks its 20th anniversary as the global forum for collectible design. To commemorate this milestone, the brand unveils its 2025 events program and announces the expansion of its international platform with a new initiative: Design Miami.In Situ. Staying true to its mission of championing the most influential voices in design – both historic and contemporary – this year’s programming honors the pioneering galleries and visionary designers who have shaped Design Miami’s legacy, while also casting a bold look toward the future and the expansive influence of design.
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Genova Design Week 2025: Container design and more
Design Festivals, Reports, What's upFor six years in a row, Genova Design Week (Genoa Design Week) proved itself a widespread hub of design culture and innovation. In 2025, it featured over 140 events – exhibitions, immersive installations, and leading names in contemporary architecture. A new highlight this year: 146 architecture firms participated, 80 percent from all over Italy, across Container 02 (21), Best Houses Design (80), Design Radar (24), Festival Design Talk (3), plus 18 general events.
More than 25,000 design professionals and enthusiasts attended. Over five days, they filled alleyways and squares in the historic center, as well as the Darsena area. There, they discovered the thirteen female-led Container 02 design installations.
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Genoa Design Week 2025
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Singapore Interior Design Awards 2025
Design Awards, What's upThe Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA) 2025, proudly organised by the Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS), has officially opened its call for entries. Now in its 9th edition, SIDA 2025 continues to be a prestigious platform that honours outstanding projects and professionals in the spatial and interior design industry, welcoming submissions from around the world.
Singapore Interior Design Awards 2925
This year’s edition aims to spotlight projects that challenge conventions, exemplify design excellence, and set new standards for the industry. Marking a key development, SIDA 2025 places heightened emphasis on celebrating Singaporean designers and their pioneering work. In line with this focus, six exclusive awards have been established to honour local practitioners: Design Firm of the Year, Designer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Design Educator of the Year, Design of the Year, and Young Designer of the Year. These dedicated categories are designed to recognise the unique contributions of Singapore’s design community and reinforce the nation’s identity as a global design hub.
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Restaurant Entrance of The Satay Club by Harry’s, design by Super Assembly, Design Firm of the Year 2024
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NeoCon 2025
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, What's upFrom June 9 to 11, 2025, the 56th edition of NeoCon, North America’s leading trade fair for the office and contract sectors, returns to Chicago.
As the countdown to NeoCon 2025 begins, THE MART reveals a powerful lineup of showroom expansions and newcomers, making this year’s event a must-see. From rising stars to global leaders, brands are setting the stage for a high-energy showcase.
NeoCon 2025 offers a unique opportunity to discover groundbreaking design solutions, to connect with the industry’s movers and shakers, and to experience immersive activations and next-level conferences.
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Installation on MART facade
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CIFF Guangzhou 2025: a great success for the furniture show
Design & Furniture Trade Shows, Reports, What's upCovering an expansive 850,000 square meters, CIFF Guangzhou 2025 welcomed a record-breaking 4,900+ domestic and international exhibitors. The exhibitors welcomed 363,825 professional attendees hailing from 187 countries and regions. Among them, the number of overseas participants reached 56,794. This is an impressive 10.91% increase compared to the previous year, setting a new milestone for CIFF’s growing international influence. This remarkable achievement underscores CIFF Guangzhou 2025 critical role in reinforcing foreign trade and stimulating market vitality.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2025
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Gucci | Bamboo Encounters | Milan Design Week 2025
Milan Design Week 2025, What's upFrom art and culture to design, bamboo has traced a unique path throughout the House’s history, becoming the natural protagonist of Gucci | Bamboo Encounters. Curated and designed by 2050+ and its founder Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli, the event explores various interpretations of the material through the works of contemporary designers, including a limited-edition zine by data artist Tiziana Alocci.
The exhibition took place at Milan’s Chiostri di San Simpliciano during the Milan Design Week 2025.
PASSAVENTO by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Taking inspiration from bamboo’s form, French artist Nathalie Du Pasquier reimagines the material in a folding screen. Entitled ‘PASSAVENTO,’ Du Pasquier designed lightweight panels to frame silk prints. Presenting a natural juxtaposition, the work contrasts the wildness of bamboo with the delicate touch of fabric.
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Feel the woods at Milan Design Week 2025
Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2025, What's upAt Milan Design Week 2025, Fiemme Tremila offered an immersive experience. There are no new products on display. Instead, Fiemme Tremila invites visitors to reconnect with wood. Not just to see it – but to feel it. To sense it as a living, breathing material.
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The first World Design Summit
Design Summit & ConferencesOn March 20, 2025, CIFF Guangzhou hosted the first edition of the World Design Summit, a gathering of interior designers from all over the world, coordinated by curator Tung Ching Yew. Many topics were addressed, with a common thread of sustainability and inclusivity. The four keynote speakers presented their perspectives on the theme, drawing from their professional visions.
Ms Crystal Deng, General Manager at CIFF, introduced the Forum.
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Crystal Deng, CIFF General Manager
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Michelangelo Foundation: Homo Faber
Milan Design Week 2025, What's upThe Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is thrilled to present a special showcase celebrating the creative achievements of the second edition of the Homo Faber Fellowship. Held at House of Switzerland Milano during Milan Design Week 2025, the exhibition Today’s Masters Meet Tomorrow’s Talents highlights the collaborative works crafted over six months. Twenty-three duos – each comprising a master artisan and an emerging talent, or ‘fellow’- participated in the Foundation’s signature education programme. This final collection embodies the bright future of craftsmanship, demonstrating the power of collaboration and skill transmission to foster change, connection, and beauty.
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Milan Design Week 2025 – Map & agenda
Design WeeksMilan Design Week 2025 is back in Milan from April 6 to 13. As usual, Milan Design Week promises to be full of events, exhibitions, and installations, and the global design community will meet in Milan for a week.
Theme: Mondi Connessi
Mondi Connessi (Connected Worlds) is the theme of Fuorisalone 2025, a concept that promotes participatory design while celebrating the art of engagement through design and artificial intelligence.
This theme invites reflection on the crucial role of design in connecting different dimensions of our lives—bridging the natural environment with advanced technologies, cultural traditions with future innovations. It sparks meaningful discussions among professionals, envisioning significant contexts that can be summarized as follows:
Mondi Connessi is a vision of the present that anticipates the future, where design and artificial intelligence collaborate to create a more interactive, immersive, and, above all, connected world. Milan Design Week 2025 will serve as a true laboratory of ideas, shaping the future of design—just as it always has.
The Design Week Guide Trail: our map for Milan Design Week 2025
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