Monocle on Design Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2025 – Part 1
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Apr 8, 2025 David Rockwell, a renowned architect from the Rockwell Group, joins to discuss the innovative Cork Collective Initiative. They explore the sustainable use of cork and its significance in contemporary design. Rockwell shares insights about immersive installations that recycle wine corks, emphasizing their role in the circular economy. The conversation also highlights challenges in creating engaging exhibition spaces at trade fairs and contrasts the playful, collaborative spirit of Milan Design Week with its commercial aspects. Glean unique perspectives on modern design trends!
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Joyful Design Trend
- Milan Design Week emphasizes joy and playfulness in design to enrich everyday experiences.
- Designers are shifting from clinical aesthetics to inviting, comfortable, and joyful forms.
Patient Innovation in Lighting
- Formafantasma's 'Superwire' lighting blends archetypical design with innovative, repairable LED technology.
- Their approach values patience and perfection over chasing trends, ensuring meaningful production.
Simplicity Shows Off Design
- Trust your product's quality and simplify exhibition spaces to let design speak.
- Remove unnecessary elements to create impactful, focused presentations for trade fairs or museums.