#Designgoeson: Maurizio Riva, Riva 1920 and the importance of Italian know-how
#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Maurizio Riva, founder of Riva1920, about the possible scenarios and the importance of Made in Italy What measures have been taken at Riva1920 to face the Covid-19 health emergency? We have started reflecting on the situation from the very first days of the emergency. My siblings, Davide and Anna, and I […]
#Designgoeson: Nicola Coropulis and Poltrona Frau Group
#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Nicola Coropulis, CEO Poltrona Frau, about the health emergency and the future of Made in Italy design March 23, 2020 update: from March 25 to April 3 all nonessential manufacturing activities are shut down by government decree How is Poltrona Frau dealing with the Covid-19 health emergency? What measures have been […]
#Designgoeson: How China is recovering
#Designgoeson: how to go on after the Covid-19 health emergency. We have interviewed Gabi Peretto, architect, designer and entrepreneur who has been living in Guangzhou, China, for several years What’s the situation in Guangzhou? Guangdong, the province whose capital is Guangzhou, is China’s second worst-affected region by Covid-19, following Hubei and Wuhan. While in Wuhan […]
#Designgoeson: Filippo Santambrogio, Viva Porte and China
#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Filippo Santambrogio, CEO of Viva, about the health emergency, online communication and China A story that opens up different perspectives for the future, in relation to the current global crisis. Viva, a company based in Brianza, reached a distribution agreement with Casa Jolie, in China, last March 10th, in the middle […]
#Designgoeson: Roberto Gavazzi and Boffi|De Padova
#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi|De Padova, about smart working and the opportunities it offers During the health emergency that is currently affecting Italy, we ask Italian companies what are their strategies to overcome the crisis avoiding excessive repercussions. Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi-De Padova-MA/U and Adl: “Are your companies working right […]
#Designgoeson: Massimiliano Messina and Flou
#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Massimiliano Messina, President of Flou, about the health emergency, the furniture industry, and the Salone del Mobile During the Covid-19 health emergency, which is currently affecting Italy, we ask Italian companies what are their strategies to overcome the crisis avoiding excessive repercussions. Massimiliano Messina, President of Flou, three weeks after the […]
Salone del Mobile 2020: final dates by April
Update on March 11, 2020: the Salone del Mobile is currently scheduled from 16 to 21 June 2020. A final decision is expected early April 2020 Due to the serious health emergency affecting Italy, following the Covid-19 epidemic, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been rescheduled from 16 to 21 June 2020. However, given the ongoing […]
Cortina Design Weekend: a digital event, on July 22, 2020
Cortina for US, in collaboration with the Municipality of Cortina, organizes an event for design professionals and enthusiasts The association Cortina for US, in collaboration with the Municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo, organizes the Cortina Design Weekend, a three-day event dedicated to local design and sustainability. This event, originally scheduled for April, will be a digital […]
Home office for smart working
Domestic space and smart working: the home office is becoming increasingly popular With the Covid-19 epidemic, which is affecting Italy in these days, smart working is doubtlessly coming back into the limelight. We will not delve into the topic of smart working here, which is a complex subject including several aspects, but we will focus […]
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#Designgoeson Dear readers, Due to the lockdown caused by the Covid-19, we would like to inform that our editorial teams are fully operative and keep communicating the design industry with enthusiasm. In this moment where, unfortunately, trade shows, events, economic, promotional and social activities are limited and constrained, communication through international specialized press becomes even […]
The New Macallan Distillery in the Speyside
The Macallan Distillery, in the Scottish Highlands, harmonizes with the landscape thanks to its green roof The Macallan whisky has been produced in Scotland, in the Easter Ealchies Estate, since 1824. In 2014, The Macallan decided to build a new distillery to offer its customers a new visitor experience. The new Macallan Distillery, 400 m […]
Full electric 500 by Kartell inspired by Kabuki lamp
Two iconic made in Italy brands team up for a special, full electric 500 Everything was ready for the debut of the Geneva International Motor Show, but, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the coronavirus disease now globally widespread, the new electric Fiat 500 was unveiled in Milan in March 2020. For this special launch, three […]
W-Eye Ten: wooden hingeless glasses turn 10
Since 2009 W-Eye has been producing hingeless glasses in wood and aluminum The story of W-Eye, the hingeless glasses in wood and aluminum, began in 2009 as a brainchild of Doriano Mattellone. Mattellone took the helm of his family’s carpenter’s shop in 1978, immediately approaching the design industry. In 1984 Mattellone carpenter’s shop started providing […]
New Moroni Gomma Store in Milan
nother 2020 starts with a new store on Corso Garibaldi for Moroni Gomma Moroni Gomma celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new store. After leaving the old store on corso Matteotti, the new store is located at corso Garibaldi 123, in the Brera district. The new Brera district is an area that is experiencing a […]
Segantini Museum in St. Moritz
In St. Moritz, the museum dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a leading exponent of divisionism, has been restored In 1908, in St. Moritz, architect Nicolaus Hartmann designed a building with a circular plan, large round windows along the perimeter and a majestic dome. This mausoleum was meant to accommodate the paintings “La Vita” and “La Morte” […]
Home Stories: 100 years of interiors at Vitra Design Museum
With the exhibition “Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors”, the Vitra Design Museum explores the interiors of the last 100 years Technological development, social and political changes, cultural phenomena and trends have left their mark on the interior of our homes. From appliances to home office, to the charm of open-plan spaces, housing spaces […]
Rope Chair, by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Artek, unveiled at the Stockholm Design Fair
The Rope Chair, a project by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, combines art and technology, in line with Artek’s traditional values Since its origins, Artek, the Finnish company established by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935, has been producing furnishings that combine art and technology, true to the Bauhaus culture. Also in 2020, Artek renews this […]
Musselblomma by Ikea: fabrics from sea waste
Fabrics in recycled plastic obtained from sea waste: this is Musselblomma by Ikea, created by Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez Ikea presents the Musselblomma collection, formed by 100% polyester fabrics. This polyester comes from plastic waste collected in the Mediterranean Sea and recycled PET bottles. Designed by Inma Bermúdez, this collection is the result of the […]
Metawood: fashion shopfitter
Directly from EuroShop, Metawood, the Lithuanian company that produces furnishings for the most famous fashion brands Part of the success of fashion brands is due to the beauty and elegance of their stores. For this reason, there are companies specialized in outfitting these special stores that must convey the philosophy of the brand. Metawood, a […]
From the blog: stylish and versatile kitchens with Neolith
Multifunctional kitchens Now that spaces are increasingly chaotic, open-plan kitchens and living rooms are perfect for versatile spaces. Large island kitchens are suitable for several functions: as a counter for having breakfast, a place to work, a dining table. Neolith, thanks to its endless design possibilities and extreme resistance, is perfect for contemporary needs. A […]
From the blog: Ingrid Opstad and the “hygge style” home
Ingrid Opstad is a Norwegian journalist and blogger who lives in Milan. In her blog, Thatscandinavianfeeling.com, she talks about Scandinavia and the Nordic interior style. In this post Ingrid shares her tips for a hygge style home. How to create a hygge style home We need to talk about hygge – have you ever heard […]