As Milan Design Week approaches, the city transforms into a global hub for innovation, creativity, and design. From cutting-edge exhibitions to immersive installations, there's no shortage of exciting experiences to explore. Consider this your comprehensive guide to the event, and make sure to utilize Novita’s map, and Camron’s map, to help you make the most of your time in Milan.
Casa Cork by Rockwell Group, The Cork Collective and Corticeira Amorim
Salone del Mobile.Milano, April 8-13
Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world’s premier design event, unites thousands of exhibitors and a diverse range of international designers. A must-attend for industry professionals, the fair offers a unique platform for creative collaborations and groundbreaking design concepts.
SaloneSatellite returns with the theme “New Craftsmanship: A New World,” exploring the evolution of traditional craft in contemporary design. Curated by Marva Griffin Wilshire, the exhibition showcases 700 emerging designers and 20 international design schools alongside workshops, talks, and the 14th SaloneSatellite Award led by Paola Antonelli of MoMA. Highlights include a special focus on Latin American textiles, curated by Rodolfo Agrella with Legado, and global craftsmanship from Peru, Spain, Morocco, and West Africa.
Tuuci will present its stunning outdoor designs at Salone del Mobile.Milano, highlighting its commitment to elegance and sustainability. Visit their booth C27 in Pavilion 24 to explore their latest innovations in shade structures.
Pierre-Yves Rochon presents Villa Héritage at Salone del Mobile (Pavilions 13 and 15), a timeless space that blends design, culture, and the arts to reflect on the idea of transmission. The installation redefines interior design, creating a bridge between memory and innovation through a sensory experience of harmony and elegance. Featuring rooms like the white room, where light becomes cinema, and the winter garden inspired by Italian landscapes, each space tells a unique story, with design intertwined with art. Villa Héritage invites reflection, celebrating heritage and imagining the future.
Foscarini at Euroluce 2025
At Euroluce 2025, Foscarini will unveil a new collection exploring lamp typologies and innovative materials. Highlighting the Allumette chandelier by Francesca Lanzavecchia, it redefines the traditional chandelier with arms, balancing lightness with darkness and rigidity with fluidity. Foscarini will also showcase CAOS PERFETTO, an exhibition of Italian artist Bennet Pimpinella’s intimate storytelling through film strips.
Google “Making the Invisible Visible” Exhibition, April 7-13 (Press preview April 7)
Location: Garage 21, Via Archimede 26
Photography © Lachlan Turczan
This immersive exhibition, co-created by Ivy Ross (Google’s Chief Design Officer) and light and water artist Lachlan Turczan, invites visitors into a multisensory journey that redefines our relationship with technology. "Making the Invisible Visible" transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences, showcasing Google's latest hardware innovations and blending art, technology, and imagination.
Dropcity, April 3-13
Location: Industrial Tunnels behind Central Station
Dropcity's official opening on April 3 marks a new chapter in Milan’s design scene. This reclaimed industrial space hosts exhibitions such as Prison Times: Spatial Dynamics of Penal Environments and Bruther.fbx, along with public talks, panel discussions, and student-led projects.
Double Vision by Blond and Harry’s, April 7-13
Location: Via Palermo, 8, 20121
A cross-Atlantic collaboration between London-based studio Blond and New York grooming brand Harry’s, this exhibition explores how artificial intelligence can shape industrial design while preserving originality and craftsmanship.
Carl Hanson & Son Press Preview, April 8-13
Carl Hansen & Sen Flagship Store, Via Mercato 3, 20121
Carl Hanson & Son host an exclusive press preview of new designs by EOOS, Borge Mogensen, Anker Bak and Mananne luxen.
Under Armor UNLESS, April 8-10
Location: Sirtori 26 – Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 26, 20129
Under Armor presents UNLESS, a revolutionary brand creating performance sportswear with plant-based materials. As one of the first Regenerative Fashion brands, UNLESS focuses on sustainability, offering sportswear that performs without plastic and can easily return to nature. This immersive experience at Fuorisalone explores the regenerative cycle of plant-powered innovation, from plants to sportswear and back to rebirth.
ASUS 'Design You Can Feel', April 8-13
Location: Galleria Meravigli
ASUS teams up with Studio INI for a sensory-driven installation at Milan Design Week, showcasing the Design You Can Feel exhibition. The installation explores ASUS’s Ceraliuminum and aluminium honeycomb materials while displaying AI generative algorithms to examine space formations reacting to human movement and behavior.
Labo Art’s Installation at the Università Statale di Milano within the Interni Event (April 7-17)
Location: Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono 7
In the Courtyard of Honor, Labo Art’s Re-flections installation dissolves boundaries between fashion, design, art, and perception. Nine mirrored steel panels invite visitors to engage with their own image and identity, reflecting personal style through an immersive play of perspectives.
Rubelli at Milan Design Week, April 7-11
Location: Rubelli Milan Showroom, Via Fatebenefratelli, 9 in the Brera District
Monday, April 7th at 2:00 PM | “Life’s Fragile Moments: Julian Lennon in conversation with Sandrina Bonetti Rubelli.” Julian Lennon to discuss his new fine art photography book, Life’s Fragile Moments. Autographed books will be available. RSVP to ShowroomMilano@rubelli.com
Tuesday, April 8th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM | “Pre-Game with Rubelli.” Start early and sip slowly – kick off Milan Design Week with cocktails at Rubelli. Discover the installation Un-Scaffolded by Studio P7 featuring the new Peter Marino textile collection Silk and Gold. RSVP to m.bellucci@rubelli.com
Friday, April 11th at 11:00 AM | “Resort Style: Presented by Roger Thomas.” Roger Thomas to discuss his book, Resort Style: Spaces of Celebration. Book signing to follow. RSVP online through Eventbrite.
Kartell, April 8-13
Location: Fiera, Rho, Milan
Kartell presents Future Perspectives, highlighting the intersection of heritage, innovation, and sustainable materials. The exhibition features new launches, anniversary editions, and outdoor collections by renowned designers like Piero Lissoni, Philippe Starck, and Patricia Urquiola. Visitors can explore classic designs and modularity in the Museo Kartell, opening exclusively for Salone.
Triennale Milano, April 7-13
Location: Viale Alemagna 6, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Triennale Milano presents a dynamic series of exhibitions, including Forme Mobili at the Museo del Design Italiano and John Giorno: a Labour of LOVE. Visitors can also explore Franco Raggi. Pensieri Instabili and a special preview of the new floor dedicated to sound and music, which opens in May. Triennale Milano also offers exhibitions and research from leading organizations, including Emeco, EMERGENCY, ERCO, and more.
Breaking the Shell by Studio Yellowdot at Eggs Milano, April 7-13
Location: Eggs Milano, Via Solferino, 35, 20121
A playful culinary takeover by Hong Kong- and Istanbul-based Studio Yellowdot at Eggs Milano, a restaurant led by chef Barbara Agosti. The studio presents a new floor lamp created from recycled eggshells, bringing the concept of eggs to life through functional art.
House of Switzerland, April 7-13
Location: Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, Corso Garibaldi, 89/A, 20121
Twenty-five projects from Swiss talents, institutions, and universities showcase the strength of Switzerland's contemporary design scene. Exhibits cover ecological transitions, inclusive design, and cross-sector collaborations in medicine, technology, and more.
L’Appartamento by Artemest, April 8-13 (Press preview April 7)
Location: Palazzo Donizetti, Via Gaetano Donizetti 48
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Artemest presents the third edition of L’Appartamento, where six renowned interior design studios transform distinct rooms of the Palazzo. Featuring timeless Italian craftsmanship, the exhibition showcases furniture, lighting, and décor from top artisans and brands.
Samuel Ross for The Balvenie, April 8-11
Location: Historic Foundry, Isola District, Via Genova Thaon di Revel, 21
Industrial design studio SR_A collaborates with Scotch whisky maker The Balvenie to present an installation blending fashion, industrial design, and fine art. A copper sculpture symbolizes the spirit of distillation as an artistic statement.
Casa Cork by Rockwell Group, The Cork Collective and Corticeira Amorim, April 8-12
Location: 31 Via Solferino, 20121
A universe of cork comes to life, showcasing the material’s potential through a salon, bar, and event space. The exhibition features innovative student prototypes alongside established works, highlighting the sustainable future of cork in design.
PDP Studio
Location: PDPAOLA Store, Via Tommaso Grossi 6, Milan
PDP Studio, founded by Paola Sasplugas, unveils exclusive collaborations with designers Francesco Meda, David Lopez Quincoces, and Ranieri during Salone del Mobile.Milano. Hosted at the PDPAOLA flagship, the exhibition features innovative works from leading industrial designers and emerging artisans.
Redesigning Design Weeks by Nieuwe Instituut, April 8-13
Location: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo MB
Rotterdam-based Nieuwe Instituut teams up with cheFare to rethink the impact of design events on cities. Designers-in-residence Pete Fung and Studio-Method collaborate with local communities to explore the social, environmental, and cultural consequences of design.
North America Night, April 9
Location: Teatro Litta
The Novità team hosts their third-annual America Night party at the Teatro Litta. Invite only.
