When the kitchen moves to the garden
Outdoor kitchens become a must-have for those who own outdoor spaces at home It is increasingly fashionable to furnish gardens and terraces with the same care dedicated to the interiors. Tables and sofas, pergolas, swimming pools, deck chairs, solar-powered showers, barbecues and outdoor kitchens: outdoor furnishings, in addition to aesthetics, functionality and technology, offer comfortable […]
Architecture Tour Italia 2019: When, Where and More
DDN presents Architecture Tour Italia, the initiative that rewards the encounter between tradition and innovation in Italian architecture ‘Tradition and innovation in architecture’ is the theme of Architecture Tour Italia, the initiative promoted and organized by Design Diffusion World, publishing house, in collaboration with architect Arianna Callocchia. Its goal is to offer an up-to-date picture […]
When Design Is for Everybody
The goal of ‘Design per tutti’, the LABexperience by Level, a Brianza-based company, was to understand what design is. During four evenings, it brought design closer to an audience of curious people Design is often associated with something that is beautiful and artistic. However, it is a discipline that represents different processes, techniques, cultures and […]
Kobold VB100, the First Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Filter Bag
The first Kobold cordless vacuum cleaner is the only one on the market with a filter bag that retains 99.9% allergy-inducing particles In an increasingly hectic world, practicality and performance are fundamental even when it comes to cleaning. The highest cleaning performance have to include complete hygiene: this is how Kobold VB100 was born, the […]
Design Diffusion Video News: Design per tutti, Domus Academy, Pitti Immagine Uomo –
Can design really be for everyone? This was the theme explored by professionals and young designers during four meetings hosted by LevelHub in La Valletta Brianza. News for design schools in Milan. Changes in sight for Domus Academy, 94% of whose students come from all over the world. Between the end of 2019 and the […]
Divani&Divani by Natuzzi Inaugurates Italy’s Largest Flagship Store
Divani&Divani by Natuzzi celebrates its 60th anniversary by opening Italy’s largest flagship store Divani & Divani by Natuzzi opens its largest store in Italy in the province of Varese, in Gerenzano. The 1,000 sq m exhibition area accommodates armchairs, sofas, beds, furniture for the living room and accessories, celebrating the comfort, innovation and craftsmanship offered […]
MuDeTo: The Online Museo del Design Toscano – from the 1970s to the 2010s and beyond
MuDeTo: the online Museo del Design Toscano is at your fingertips, accessible on smartphone and tablet Accessible from smartphone, tablet or PC, MuDeTo offers an overview of the great masters who make up the excellence of Tuscan creativity and presents what happens “behind the scenes”: designers and companies that contributed to the history of Tuscan […]
Sigma Coatings Confirms that Green is the Color of the Year
Green is the color of 2019 and Sigma Coatings presents QUIET CLEARING – PPG 1145-7, the shade of green that makes us feel surrounded by nature Colors, hues and shades tell stories, recall places, express personalities and moods, represent an authentic language rich in meanings.The study of colors in the world of design has always […]
Dress Code ‘Club House’ at PITTI UOMO in Florence
The 96th edition, from 11 to 14 June 2019, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the event dedicated to men’s fashion and lifestyle Over 1,220 Italian and international brands celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pitti Immagine Uomo and preview their Spring-Summer 2020 menswear collections. Lightness, comfort, performance and a ‘Club House’ style become the understated […]
Jacuzzi and Laba Present the Outdoor Showers of the Future
Jacuzzi and LABA, Libera Accademia di Belle Arti, design new outdoor showers, with water heated by sunrays The new outdoor showers by Jacuzzi, designed by the students of LABA in Rovereto, the design institute headquartered in Brescia, need no electrical connection. To use them, you only need to connect them to a water pipe, heated […]
Barcelona Design Week 2019
Over 100 initiatives, including events, workshops, installations, debates and conferences, for the 14th edition of the Barcelona Design Week The 14th edition of the Barcelona Design Week, organized by BCD – Barcelona Centre de Disseny and FAD – Foment de les Arts i del Disseny, will be held from 12 to 20 June 2019 with […]
Michelin Uptis: Airless and Puncture-Proof Tires
Michelin Uptis: ecco la gomma senza aria, anti foratura e senza manutenzione che sarà in vendita dal 2024 Michelin ripropone lo pneumatico senz’aria, ma stavolta lo fa con un prototipo vicinissimo alla realizzazione: in collaborazione con General Motors, al Summit per la mobilità sostenibile Movin’On, Michelin ha presentato la novità dell’anno, Uptis, acronimo di Unique […]
MuDeTo: The Online Museo del Design Toscano – from the origins to the Seventies
MuDeTo – Museo del Design Toscano – is an exclusively digital museum that enables immediate and in-depth consultation of the products, designers and brands that characterize Tuscan design Entirely accessible by all users on tablets, smartphones or PCs, the contents of MuDeTo cover the whole history of Tuscan design, from the early 20th century to our […]
Grohe Icon 3D: The New Shape of Water
Icon 3D by Grohe: limited edition mixers thanks to 3D printing Icon 3D is the name of the new limited edition series of faucets, the evolution of Grohe’s Allure Brilliant and Atrio collections. It offers endless customization possibilities thanks to an exclusive 3D printing process that combines cutting-edge technology with artisanal manufacturing. Their essential design […]
Architecture, photography and comics: summer exhibitions at the Vitra Design Museum
The Vitra “village” in Weil am Rhein, a complex of buildings for industrial and leisure purposes, hosts an interesting programme of exhibitions running until late summer and autumn. For design and architecture enthusiasts, it is a worthwhile destination to visit, even for a short holiday. From June 7 to 17 , on the occasion of Art […]
Living in the Open Air: A New Trend
Millennials spend increasingly more time indoors. This is why they love greenery and nature in every form. The trend of outdoor furniture has been steadily growing for 10 years and every outdoor space is furnished in the best possible way World population will increasingly concentrate in urban areas and this trend is spreading all over […]
When the Pool Becomes a Bio-Pond
Bio-ponds and bio-pools are eco-sustainable water basins relying on natural principles to avoid the use of chemical products Eco-sustainability is the key word in the projects by landscape architect Vera Luciani. Each of her works perfectly adapts to its environment, being a perfect mix of design and nature. This is the origin of bio-pools and […]
Rehau and the Future Apartment
At Interzum Rehau presents its innovations along an engaging and interactive path Rehau, a leading company in services and solutions in polymer materials for the construction, automotive and industry sectors, presented, on the occasion of its 60th participation in the international trade fair Interzum, the apartment of the future conceived by multidisciplinary design studio Ippolito […]
The Winners of the Second Edition of Premio Architettura Toscana
Requalification of places and buildings, respect for the territory, environmental sustainability and quality were the themes of the second edition of Premio Architettura Toscana Young, with low budgets, great respect for the environment, looking ahead to the future. This is the new generation of architects, as evidenced by the second edition of Premio Architettura Toscana […]
Design Diffusion Video News: Classic Cars, Innovation and NYCxDESIGN –
The timeless design of the world’s most beautiful classic cars and motorcycles was on show on Lake Como for the competition Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Every year, the attention to design, uniqueness and perfect state of preservation brings together in Cernobbio the most beautiful and important cars in the world, showing their real historical value. […]
The Oxygen Pool + Hydrotherapy System
Grandform presents the new Oxygen Pool + system: hydrotherapy and chromotherapy combine for greater wellness Innovation, customization and attention to customers’ needs are Grandform’s bywords, a leading company in bathroom solutions. Thanks to its 20 years’ experience in hydrotherapy and a smart use of technology applied to wellness, this year Grandform presents Oxygen Pool +, […]