Multipurpose accessories for the day-tripper…

Born out of Genova, Italy’s school for industrial design, designer Arianna Vivenzio founded Ochobags
in 2006. Centered on a modular and customizable bag, Vivenzo describes her mission as “obviously to combine function and aesthetics.”

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Carnovsky takes their colorful RGB wallpaper to London in a jungle-themed exhibition …

Lighting up Milan’s famed wallpaper studio Jannelli & Volpi last spring with their collection of mesmerizing
“RGB” wall coverings, Carnovsky will continue to entrance gallery-goers with a new

Alessi launches its Milan flagship designed by Martí Guixé …

For 24 years the house of Alessi in Milan was the store on Corso Matteotti, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass and later renovated by Atelier Mendini. Nevertheless, last week Alessi opened

The German cream of creams celebrates 100 years with an installation in Milan…

Nivea’s iconic blue tin is the focus of the German brand’s 100th anniversary, a feat they are celebrating in Milan with an imaginative video installation. Designed by

Carlo Scarpa’s architectural feat restored to glory as Venice’s newest museum…

Widely recognized for their Ettore Sottsass-designed Valentine typewriter, one of Olivetti’s less celebrated design accomplishments is the company’s Venice showroom and store. Architect Carlo Scarpa spent two years conceiving

Veuve Cliquot paints Milan yellow with an origami bucket, a mobile shop and more
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During Milan’s recent Design Week, it was hard not to miss Veuve Clicquot’s presence in the city. Dubbing their project the Yellow Circuit, the revered champagne

Hermès debuts furniture in a stunning architect-designed setting of cardboard tubes and paper…

Enzo Mari, Antonio Citterio and the RDAI studio recently joined Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director of Herm

Fixtures that put light first and other revelations from Finland’s design pioneers…

In 2010 Artek celebrated its 75th anniversary. This past week as part of Milan’s design festivities, the Finnish company made a strong statement positioning themselves with a confident

Marimekko celebrates their 60 years with a DIY book and crowd-sourced exhibit in Milan…

Over the past 60 years Finnish brand Marimekko has splashed their colorful patterns on everything from sneakers to computer mice, spreading their vision of “happiness, colors

Nature, irony and poetry in a budding designer’s Milan showings …

A poetic mix of function and decoration,
‘ objects highlight the hidden aspects of daily life. This is how her newest creations, recently presented at the 50th annual Salone del

Famed Dutch beer brand’s new glow-in-the-dark bottle and a new design initiative at Milan’s furniture fair…

Combining the ice-cold feel of a metal can with the classic glass bottle shape, the new Heineken Aluminum is the best of both beer

A group show of Belgian design’s witty practicality in Milan …

Belgium is Design is the slogan under which three Belgian design organizations have banded together to present local creativity at Milan Design week. The effort has brought 34 exhibitors, well-known

Designer Paolo Ulian’s humble use of marble in a series of sculptural furniture …

Italy’s Le Fablier, known for its impeccably-crafted classic wood furniture, in recent years has worked with a host of innovative designers to show how traditional style can

Benjamin Hubert’s Moroccan roof-inspired lampshades for Fabbian…

Established in 1961, Italian lighting specialist Fabbian has developed a cult following for its technical expertise, constant innovation and in-house manufacturing.

Their repertoire of remarkable collaborations (among them Karim Rashid and Marc Sadler)

Pedal-powered all-in-one appliance can really get you cooking…

StudioMontag, an open association of product designers and students who met at Germany’s Bauhaus-University Weimar, share an interest in transforming daily life into something incredible. A brilliant illustration of their creative thinking,

Three inventive bike accessories that double as urban furniture…

Spotted at Salone Satellite, the work of the Austrian duo
aims to not just design a few bike accessories but to reinvent urban experiences. As Barbara Gollackner and Michael Walder say,

Escape the Milan fair frenzy at designer Matteo Ragni’s Campari bottle-inspired bar…

In the beautiful gardens of La Triennale Design Museum, Italy’s famed aperitivo Campari created a new look for the outdoor bar, a bright red vision designed by Matteo

Large-scale mosaic sculptures celebrate years of design collaboration…

On the occasion of Milan’s ongoing Design Week, Bisazza pays homage to Alessandro Mendini with an exhibition at La Triennale di Milano. In celebration of more than twenty years of collaboration between

Alessi’s new Milan showroom, lighting collaboration and projects by emerging designers…

The opening of Alessi’s new Milan space today was more than just a celebration of their new digs, but also an occasion to present some of the iconic Italian