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This Month in Design: September 2026

September opens one of the busiest stretches on the international design calendar, with dozens of fairs, festivals and platforms running at once across the world. This is not the full list. It’s a reasoned selection: ten events picked for what they signal about where design is heading, from a furniture fair in Shanghai to a festival opening the autumn season in the Baltics. Here’s what’s on, where, and why it made the cut.

CIFF Shanghai 2026

5–11 September 2026 · Shanghai, China

Asia’s leading furniture and interior design fair returns to Shanghai for another edition. Inside, The Italian Lounge marks its fourth year at the fair, a platform built to bring Italian design and lifestyle to the Chinese market with a dedicated space for hospitality, networking and business. Read more →

Paris Design Week 2026

10–19 September 2026 · Paris, France

Paris Design Week reaches its 16th edition, spreading across Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Opéra and Bastille. Galleries, showrooms, schools and heritage venues open their doors for the occasion, and this year’s programme brings in new guest countries and fresh addresses to an already sprawling map. Read more →

Paris Design Week Factory 2025. Photo Greg Sevaz, courtesy Paris Design Week

Maison&Objet September 2026

10–14 September 2026 · Paris, France

Maison&Objet’s September edition steps out under a new name: Pulse. Built around the theme Pulse in Motion, developed with trend agency NellyRodi and fronted by ambassador studio Masquespacio, the fair spans seven sectors, from décor and fine craft to fragrance and fashion. The rebrand marks a split identity for the fair going forward: January stays Maison&Objet Premier, dedicated to craftsmanship and established names, while September becomes the more experimental, sustainability-driven chapter. Read more →

Masquespacio installation at Maison & Objet 2026

London Design Festival 2026

12–20 September 2026 · London, UK

The 24th edition of London Design Festival welcomes Soho as its newest district, joining Bankside, Brompton, Chelsea, Mayfair and the debuting Shoreditch Design Week. The main hub stays at the V&A South Kensington, which this year also hosts a new edition of Material Matters and the Global Design Forum. Read more →

Framing LDF 2026, Courtesy Pentagram & London Design Festival

Global Design Forum at the V&A — Worlds of Motion

12–14 September 2026 · London, UK

Part of London Design Festival, the V&A’s talks programme returns to South Kensington with a line-up of speakers exploring movement as a lens on contemporary design, from materials and making to the wider built environment. Read more →

The Shape of colors

Lake Como Design Festival 2026

12–20 September 2026 · Lake Como, Italy

Now in its eighth edition, Lake Como Design Festival takes Border as its guiding theme, an invitation to think about geographical and creative limits and how design can work across them. Installations and events unfold across the towns and villas along the lake. Read more →

Shoreditch Design Week 2026

15–20 September 2026 · London, UK

London Design Festival’s newest district launches its first edition, adding Shoreditch to a map that already spans Bankside, Brompton, Chelsea and Mayfair, with galleries, studios and independent spaces opening across the neighbourhood. Read more →

Kachette on Old Street

Material Matters London 2026

15–17 September 2026 · London, UK

Held within Shoreditch Design Week, this exhibition puts materials and innovation at the centre of the conversation, bringing together designers, manufacturers and researchers working on new processes, finishes and sustainable alternatives for the industry. Read more →

Material Matters at Unlocked

Design Democracy 2026

18–20 September 2026 · Hyderabad, India

India’s most celebrated design festival returns for its fourth edition at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, bringing together more than 200 brands, 150 speakers and 250 architects and designers, with 30,000 visitors expected. Alongside a curated showcase spanning furniture, lighting and collectible design, the programme includes four themed exhibitions, talks, immersive installations and public art across the venue. Read more on designdemocracy.in →

Tallinn Design Festival 2026

28 September – 4 October 2026 · Tallinn, Estonia

Known locally as Disainiöö, the festival is the leading design event in the Baltic region, closing out September and opening the autumn season with exhibitions, talks and open studios across the Estonian capital. Read more →

August 31, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

UN:FOLD: next125 and Ankon Mitra at Milan Design Week 2026

Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026

When the world of precision German engineering meets the ancient, fluid art of paper folding, the result is nothing short of breathtaking. This April, during Milan Design Week, at Superstudio Più 2026, the premium kitchen brand next125 is set to unveil its latest collaboration: UN:FOLD, a site-specific installation by acclaimed Indian architect and sculptor Ankon Mitra.

Located in the heart of the Tortona District at Superstudio Più, this installation is more than just a showcase. It’s a physical manifesto of “Oritecture” – a fusion of origami and architecture that challenges our perception of space and material.

UN:FOLD installation by Ankon Mitra for next125 at Superstudio Più 2026 - folded aluminium oritecture sculpture

UN:FOLD by next125

April 6, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

Innovation in wood by Trentino Province and international Designers

Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, April 20-25, the Fiemme Store Milano becomes the stage for “NODI. Cultura, impresa e design del legno trentino” (KNOTS: Culture, Enterprise, and Design of Trentino Wood). The project brought together artisan and industrial firms from Trentino and internationally renowned designers to explore the innovation in wood design. The knot serves as both a metaphor and a design principle: it connects manufacturing expertise, creative visions, and corporate cultures, but it’s also a defining feature of wood, preserving its memory.

The ‘NODI’ project, curated by Paolo Baldessari and Aldo Colonetti, with exhibition design by David Dolcini, comes to the Fiemme Store Milano, following its run at the ADI Design Museum, from March 26 to April 12, 2026. The project is promoted by the Autonomous Province of Trento, and coordinated by Trentino Sviluppo in collaboration with Trentino Marketing.

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The NODI (KNOTS) project

April 6, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

SuperPlayground 2026: Superstudio Village Milan

Design Summit & Conferences, Milan Design Week 2026

The Milan Design Week 2026 marks a historic expansion for the city’s creative landscape with the launch of SuperPlayground. This visionary project finds its home in the newly inaugurated Superstudio Village, a regenerated industrial hub located at via Negrotto 59, Bovisa.
This isn’t just a new venue; it’s a manifesto for the future of design, focusing on social design, sustainability, and experimental research.

From April 20 to 26, 2026, Milan will be connected through three distinct visions:
• SuperNova | Superstudio Più (Tortona)
• SuperCity | Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
• SuperPlayground | Superstudio Village (Bovisa)

This year’s global scale is staggering: 70 projects, 91 brands, and 88 designers hailing from 19 nations across four continents. While the project spans the city, the beating heart of international prestige remains the Tortona district with SuperNova.

Discover SuperNova at Superstudio Più

Graphic Days

	SuperPlayground
Venue	Superstudio Village
Address	Via Negrotto 59, Milan (Bovisa District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (11:00 – 23:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

The urban regeneration: Superstudio Village

Superstudio Village is the standout news of 2026. Once a disused factory, it has been transformed into a cutting-edge location that sets a new national standard for sustainability and high-tech infrastructure. As an “Agora of the future,” it serves as a bridge between the historic design districts and the rising creative energy of the Bovisa area.

Discover SuperCity at Superstudio Maxi

Superstudio Village

The Soul of SuperPlayground: key installations

SuperPlayground is designed as an open environment where visual languages and international sensitivities meet. Three major projects anchor the experience:

– ‘Keep Your Bubble’ by Lousy Auber: The Slovak visual artist presents a monumental, “soft” architecture made entirely from recycled hot-air balloon fabrics. This immersive piece invites visitors to physically enter the space, reflecting on the themes of reuse, personal boundaries, and collective transformation.
– Graphic DaysⓇ – The Milan Debut: For the first time since its 2016 inception in Turin, this festival brings its innovative format to Milan. It features:

The “Posterheroes” exhibition, showcasing 14 editions of the international contest
A multisensory immersive installation based on experimental visual languages
An experiential space dedicated to artisanal printing and collective urban regeneration
‘ARIA’ by FOOD DESIGN STORIES: A curated project that treats air as an invisible, connective element

Through a lightweight, suspended installation, it investigates the delicate relationship between sustainable materials, food culture, and sensory storytelling.

Riccardo Toldo at SuperPlayground

The Global Open Call: 33 Designers to Watch

The heart of SuperPlayground is based on 33 international projects selected among over 200 candidates across 30 countries. These designers express the ‘new guard’ of global design:
Abele Malpiedi, ABREHAM, Acmé, Ahmad Hamad, Atelier Stilum with Iplex Design, Ayça Yılmaz Design, Badih Ghanem Architecture & Design, Chris Ruhe, Claudia Martinelli, Federica Ciotola, Francesca Fossati, Giorgio Bena, Holcim Italia supporting Nadia Vallino, IJK studio, Jan Meusburger, JONDAL, LMStudio, Mara Bragagnolo, Michele Bussini, Monia Giannini, Pepita Design, Po-Wei Chen, Riccardo Cenedella, RICCARDO TOLDO, Rowena Liangru Lu, Studio Lecker, Tamiati, Testatonda, Uneven Objects, YAF STUDIO, YET:FAB, YIELD Studio, Zade Design Crafts Studio.

Testatonda

Day-to-Night: a dynamic cultural program

SuperPlayground functions as a living laboratory:
– Workshops & Talks: Morning and afternoon sessions dive deep into the social impact of design, contemporary craftsmanship, and inclusion.
– The Opening Night: Curated by Negri Firman PR & Communication, the inauguration features a poetic performance by choreographer Yoann Bourgeois. His exploration of gravity and movement activates the space and introduces the scenographic installation by Moooi.
– Evening Performances: As the sun sets, the Village transitions into a hub for live music and performances, fostering direct dialogue between the public and the designers.

Strategic Connectivity: Three Locations, One Vision

Superstudio Design 2026 is a massive ecosystem involving 91 brands, 88 designers, and 70 projects spread across three strategic venues:
– Superstudio Maxi: 15 projects, including art-design dialogues
– Superstudio Più: 14 projects and 5 art exhibitions
– Superstudio Village: 3 special projects and 33 open-call designers

How to get there: A dedicated shuttle service will connect the three venues every 30 minutes on April 19th, 21st, and 23rd. Additionally, Lime (Official Mobility Partner) provides e-scooters and bikes for easy access between Tortona, Barona, and Bovisa

Plan Your Visit: Shuttles & Digital Pass

Superstudio Design 2026 provides a Single Digital Pass.
• Registration: Free and available on the official website’s “Visit” page.
• Dedicated Shuttle Service: Connecting the three venues every 30 minutes on Sunday 19th, Tuesday 21st, and Wednesday 23rd
Superstudio Design 2026 makes it easy to navigate between its three main venues (Superstudio Maxi, Superstudio Più, and Superstudio Village):
• Sustainable Mobility: Official partner Lime provides a fleet of e-scooters and bikes to travel between Tortona, Barona, and Bovisa

SuperPlayground

Venue Superstudio Village

Address Via Negrotto 59, Milan (Bovisa District)

Opening Hours 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (11:00 – 23:00)

Entry Policy Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)

Shuttle Dates Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23

Frequency Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues

Locations Covered Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona),
Superstudio Maxi (Barona)

Alternative Transit Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

	SuperPlayground
Venue	Superstudio Village
Address	Via Negrotto 59, Milan (Bovisa District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (11:00 – 23:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

March 28, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

SuperCity and the future of design

Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026

For its 26th edition, Superstudio – the historical North Star of the Fuorisalone – is breaking the traditional “District” mold. With Superstudio Design at Milan Design Week 2026, the event evolves into a “diffuse map,” rethinking the visitor experience across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space.

From April 20 to 26, 2026, Milan will be connected through three distinct visions:
• SuperNova | Superstudio Più (Tortona)
• SuperCity | Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
• SuperPlayground | Superstudio Village (Bovisa)

This year’s global scale is staggering: 70 projects, 91 brands, and 88 designers hailing from 19 nations across four continents. While the project spans the city, the beating heart of international prestige remains the Tortona district with SuperNova.

	SuperCity
Venue	Superstudio Maxi
Address	Via Moncucco 35, Milan (Barona District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (11:00 – 23:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

Superstudio Maxi: an urban vision by Giulio Cappellini

Curated by Giulio Cappellini, SuperCity imagines a multicultural ideal city looking toward the future, where architecture, design, art, and photography intertwine into a unified vision. Located within the main hall of Superstudio Maxi (Barona, via Moncucco 35, Milan), a high-impact scenographic landscape takes shape: selected brands and designers are showcased in a deliberately open space, devoid of walls or physical divisions.
Environments are suggested rather than separated: domestic and outdoor areas emerge like a three-dimensional comic strip, using signs, graphics, and visual cues to define identity without breaking the continuity of the space.

Discover SuperNova at Superstudio Più

SuperCity 2026, exhibition ‘Design Awakens’

TheCity: Exploring the heart of the contemporary design map

SuperCity brings together 15 projects, ranging from collective exhibitions to individual presences. At its curatorial core lies TheCity, a look at the ideal urban environment where calm and serenity prevail.
Virtual homes – featuring bespoke linens and textiles by C&C Milano – are furnished by world-leading brands including:
• Artelinea, Boffi|DePadova, Cassina, Flaminia
• Foppapedretti, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Icone Luce
• Jaipur Rugs, Living Divani, Magis, Mario Luca Giusti
• Moroso, TechnoGym, and Zanotta
These pieces engage with a theater crafted by Abet Laminati featuring the new Venezia collection by Giulio Cappellini, alongside a pool and an urban landscape dotted with imaginary trees by PolyPiù. Within this context, the Black Light intervention by Alessandro Lupi (curated by Gisella Gelmini and Gaetano Corica) recreates a domestic space through light-based artworks.

Discover SuperPlayground at Superstudio Village

‘Minima’, exhibition by Leonardo Talarico

When design becomes art

The exhibition path When Design Becomes Art investigates the boundary between functional objects and artistic masterpieces:
• Alessandro Mendini’s stools for Flaminia transform into a multicolored tower
• Artelinea’s mirrors evoke a frozen lake
• Abet Laminati’s cubes build a wall of chiaroscuro
• Icone Luce’s “4 Lame nere” stand alongside Cappellini’s Fronzoni tables
• Alexandre Fontani presents a handcrafted collector’s table, while Hsiang Han Hsu contributes an installation where matter and form transcend functionality

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Abet Laminati, Venezia collection, by Giulio Cappellini

Portraits: A photographic journey through design icons

The collective Portraits – photography | design connects iconic products from major Italian brands with the dreamlike lens of photographer Walter Gumiero:
• Riva 1920 (Renzo Piano), B&B Italia (Gaetano Pesce), Cappellini (Jasper Morrison)
• Living Divani (Piero Lissoni), Molteni (Gio’ Ponti), Flexform (Antonio Citterio)
• Moroso (Patricia Urquiola), Kartell (Laviani), Porro (Front), Desalto (Krusin), and Baxter (Paola Navone)
Innovative installations and creative collaborations
• Artelinea: An exhibition emphasizing glass and mirror craftsmanship under Cappellini’s artistic direction
• Honda: A creative journey involving students and AI to transform future visions into real concepts

• Galateo Ancestrale: a collaboration between Caterina Roppo and Incalmi, featuring Trayma fabrics crystallized in copper
• Agorà by Abet Laminati: four benches inspired by the public square
• Minima by Leonardo Talarico: a visual work in dialogue with photography by Julia Scribani Rossi
• 230 VOLT-i by Vimar: Curated by Giulio Iacchetti, featuring 37 international authors reinterpreting the three-module plate as masks
• Nemesi: “Personal Luxury” by Matteo Agati, exploring sculptural surfaces in interior design

Urban flâneur: The art boulevard and education

The Art Boulevard by Living Divani offers a walk through monumental sculptures by Maria Cristina Carlini, a preview of the Materie Viventi installation (curated by Marco Eugenio Di Giandomenico) coming to Palazzo Reale in Summer 2026.
Meanwhile, Istituto Marangoni Milano Design students, in collaboration with Cappellini, present “Design Awakens,” exploring fluid, multisensory environments like CAP/Club and CAP/Spa & Wellness.
Rounding out the venue are Visiva, a patented light-emitting surface system, and “Il Tornitore Matto” by Alessi, an experimental platform by Alberto Alessi and Giulio Iacchetti bridging industry and craftsmanship.

Global dialogue: Superstudio and ICFF New York

Superstudio Maxi continues its partnership with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) of New York. On April 23 at 12:00 PM, Giulio Cappellini will moderate the talk: “What’s Next: Envisioning the Future Through Design, Technology, and Nature.” This cross-promotion event features international designers and tech leaders exploring sustainable habitats and the evolving relationship between Milan and New York.

SuperCity

Venue Superstudio Maxi

Address Via Moncucco 35, Milan (Barona District)

Opening Hours 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)

Entry Policy Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)

Shuttle Dates Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23

Frequency Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues

Locations Covered Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)

Alternative Transit Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

	SuperCity
Venue	Superstudio Maxi
Address	Via Moncucco 35, Milan (Barona District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

March 27, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

Superstudio 2026: the new map of design

Design Weeks, Milan Design Week 2026

For its 26th edition, Superstudio – the historical North Star of the Fuorisalone – is breaking the traditional “District” mold. With Superstudio Design 2026, the event evolves into a “diffuse map,” rethinking the visitor experience across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space.

From April 20 to 26, 2026, Milan will be connected through three distinct visions:
• SuperNova | Superstudio Più (Tortona)
• SuperCity | Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
• SuperPlayground | Superstudio Village (Bovisa)

This year’s global scale is staggering: 70 projects, 91 brands, and 88 designers hailing from 19 nations across four continents. While the project spans the city, the beating heart of international prestige remains the Tortona district with SuperNova.

	SuperNova
Venue	Superstudio Più
Address	Via Tortona 27, Milan (Tortona District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

SuperNova: the international hub for design

Location: Superstudio Più | Via Tortona 27, Milan
SuperNova acts as the epicenter of the 2026 program. It is a laboratory of immersive installations where industrial giants, independent pavilions, and avant-garde architecture collide.

Discover SuperCity at Superstudio Maxi

The Return of Moooi: A “Silver Celebration”

The headline news for 2026 is the return of Moooi. Occupying nearly 1,000 square meters, “Moooi 25 & Promising” is a museum-scale exhibition designed by Marcel Wanders. Celebrating 25 years since the brand’s debut at Superstudio, the installation uses reflective surfaces and experimental visions to bridge the brand’s iconic history with its future.

Discover SuperPlayground at Superstudio Village

MOOOI: 25th anniversary of the tapestry by Mart Veldhuis

Tech Meets Emotion: Lexus, Samsung, and Schüller

The industry’s biggest names are redefining the relationship between humans and technology:
• Samsung Electronics: Debuts “Design is an Act of Love,” a manifesto for their “The Human Side of Tech” philosophy, focusing on personal sensitivity in innovation

Design is an act of love, installation by Samsung

• Lexus: Presents “SPACE” and “Discover Your Space,” transforming the concept of the automobile into a contemplative, emotional sanctuary

• Schüller Möbelwerk | next125: Collaborative project “UN:FOLD” with Creative Maker Ankon Mitra applies Bauhaus values to “Oritecture”—sculptural research inspired by the art of origami.

Global Narratives and Intergenerational Architecture

• Thailand (DITP): Presents “Slow Hand Design – Heritage Reimagined,” showcasing the evolution of Thai craftsmanship

Chudy stool by bendi – DITP – Thailand

• Toyo Ito Children’s International Architecture Workshop: The exhibition “One Earth – House of the Heart” features 100 “house models” by children alongside designs by Pritzker-winning legends like Toyo Ito, Kazuyo Sejima, Sou Fujimoto, Manabu Chiba, Astrid Klein, and o+h.

Innovation, Materials, and Digital Frontiers

SuperNova continues to push the boundaries of “what design can be” through specialized tech and material research:
• FORUM8: Presents “Experience the Moon. Design the Future,” applying lessons in disaster prevention and environmental challenges from Expo 2025 Japan to Earth-bound architecture
• Karbony: Features “Infinity,” exploring carbon fiber through the lens of two international icons
• Ross Lovegrove: Brings “Gabo 2.0” and “Stereometric Method,” kinetic sculptures that defy mass

Gabo 2.0, kinetic sculpture by Ross Lovergrove

• Hideo Shimizu: Introduces “Infinity – Bio,” a contemporary take on the traditional Japanese ofuro ritual.
• INDIGO DESIGN (Satoshi Kan): Explores “Gravity,” a project that turns invisible physical forces into a sculptural chair
• C&C Milano: A digital-immersive installation created with Superstudio Digital that virtually recreates the atmosphere of “Casa C&C Milano” from Via Brera 7

C&C Milano

• Istituto Marangoni Milano Design: In collaboration with Alessi, the project “Domestic Oracles” showcases Master’s students’ work exploring the intersection of home objects and Artificial Intelligence
• PolyPiù: Debuts “Cathedral,” a site-specific polycarbonate structure that plays with light and translucent mass

Where Design Meets Art: The Cultural Soul

Superstudio Più bridges the gap between functional design and fine art with a dedicated cultural program:
• RE:Circle (Roof Garden): Under the artistic direction of Gisella Borioli and curation by urban poet Ivan Tresoldi, this rooftop space becomes a “creative square” featuring live painting, performances, and open ateliers supported by knIndustrie

• MyOwnGallery: Features artist-designer Franco Perrotti’s exhibition “From Object to Vision,” complemented by the monumental outdoor installation “Dissuader” (curated by Fortunato D’Amico)
• FLA – FlavioLucchiniArt Museum:
-MIRRORS Exhibition: A rare collection of designer mirrors from the 80s and 90s by legends including Ettore Sottsass, Michele De Lucchi, Philippe Starck, Alessandro Mendini, Nathalie Du Pasquier, George Sowden, Paolo Portoghesi, and Massimo Iosa Ghini
– Skyscrapers: A dialogue between Flavio Lucchini’s digital paintings and Giangiacomo Rocco di Torrepadula’s architectural photography

• Sogimi Holding: A collaboration with Galleria Raffaella De Chirico featuring a dialogue between Jacopo Mandich’s sculptures and Eric Oder’s audiovisual practice
• supeRavioli by ABKStone: an experiential bistro designed by Paola Navone – Otto Studio, blending materials and conviviality into a unique installation

SupeRavioli, by Paola Navone for ABK Stone

SuperNova

Venue Superstudio Più

Address Via Tortona 27, Milan (Tortona District)

Opening Hours 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)

Entry Policy Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)

Shuttle Dates Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23

Frequency Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues

Locations Covered Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona),
Superstudio Maxi (Barona)

Alternative Transit Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

	SuperNova
Venue	Superstudio Più
Address	Via Tortona 27, Milan (Tortona District)
Opening Hours	11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (11:00 – 21:00)
Entry Policy	Free via Single Digital Pass (Registration required)
Shuttle Dates	Sunday 19, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 23
Frequency	Every 30 minutes connecting all three venues
Locations Covered	Superstudio Village (Bovisa), Superstudio Più (Tortona), Superstudio Maxi (Barona)
Alternative Transit	Lime e-scooters/bikes (Official Mobility Partner)

March 20, 2026/by The Design Week Guide

Singapore Interior Design Awards 2025

Design Awards, What's up

The 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

June 10, 2025/by The Design Week Guide

Faye Toogood: Guest of Honor at Stockholm Furniture Fair

What's up

The Stockholm Furniture Fair named Faye Toogood the 20th Guest of Honour for the 2025 edition; she will create a captivating installation in the entrance hall. Known for her ability to seamlessly move between disciplines like fashion, furniture, textiles, and sculpture, Toogood’s work embodies creativity’s unifying power. Her appointment aligns with the fair’s focus on celebrating diverse design fields.

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Faye Toogood

January 22, 2025/by The Design Week Guide

Faye Toogood: Designer of the Year 2025

What's up

After Mathieu Lehanneur, Designer of the Year 2024, the Designer of the Year at Maison & Objet 2025 is British designer Faye Toogood. Her Roly-Poly armchair, featuring a soft, embracing shape, was a big hit in 2014, and is the product that gave her great fame as a designer. But her activity is all-around creative, spanning various fields. She explains, “I was born in the UK to a very English family, and we lived in the countryside. My mother was a florist and my father loved ornithology. We didn’t have television, so I read, drew, and we got up early to watch birds. Nature was our playground, I would collect all kinds of things and then spend time arranging them. This still influences my work in the way I use materials. My color palette is inspired by those landscapes.”

Discover Mathieu Lehanneur, Designer of the Year at Maison Objet 2024

Toogood Showroom, Milan Design Week 2024, photo Federico Ciamei, courtesy Maison & Objet

December 19, 2024/by The Design Week Guide

Courmayeur Design Week-end 2024

Design Festivals

The fourth edition of Courmayeur Design Week-end returns February 1-4, 2024. Like every edition, the event includes lectures, exhibitions, and convivial moments.
One of these moments, new to 2024, is the “Courma Beach,” a beach on the snow. An idea to use the Courmayeur Sport Center tennis court in the winter months. Courmayeur Beach will host a snow-beach volleyball court, classic Versilia wooden deckchairs and a bar with Oysters&Champagne.

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January 23, 2024/by The Design Week Guide

Mathieu Lehanneur: Designer of the Year at Maison & Objet 2024

What's up

Mathieu Lehanneur , who designed the Olympic Torch and the Olympic Cauldron for Paris 2024, is “Designer of the Year” at Maison & Objet 2024. This award honors a prominent personality in the international design scene at each January edition. During Maison & Objet, January 18-22, 2024, Mathieu Lehanneur will create a setting dedicated to his work, Outonomy.

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The Mathieu Lehanneur headquarter. Photo Felipe Ribon, courtesy Maison & Objet

January 3, 2024/by The Design Week Guide

The Home Decor Market

What's up

After the virtuous growth during the Covid emergency, the home decor market is settling. According to market forecasts, from 2024 to 2027, it will grow by more than 4% in value.

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