NYCxDesign 2023: 16 must-visit exhibitions in New York City

EXIT Room 002 Dalmation Blue by Ceren Arslan - Courtesy of Tuleste Factory.

Urban beehives, a narration on contemporary symbolism, funky sculptures, and a tit-for-tat exhibition against plagiarism are among the 16 must-visit exhibitions of NYCxDesign 2023, New York’s celebration of design.

Design for Communities: good design making for a primary school in Nairobi

Design for Communities Giacomo Moor for Live in Slums at Assab One - Courtesy of LiveinSlums.

Good design can make a difference, spark creativity, and teach a job. The Design for Communities project by NGO LiveinSlums and Giacomo Moor involved kids and locals in creating furniture for a school in one of Kenya’s largest slums. The initiative is on show at Assab One in Milan.

Euroluce 2023: 16 lighting designs shining in Milan

MOKUREN by Naoto Fukasawa for Lladrò - Photo by Lladrò.

A giant cloud chandelier, a signature-like lamp, a Wassily Kandinsky-inspired fashionable hat turned into a light, a glowing grid pulsing with music, and more. Sixteen out-of-the-box lighting designs at Euroluce 2023.

5Vie Design District celebrates ten years of creativity connecting people

Love Letters by Anna Carnick @ Anava Projects for 5VIE 2023 - Photo by Amir Farzad, courtesy of 5VIE.

Humanistic, human-centred, and focused on people’s connections. This is what 5Vie Design District is about. We talked with the organisers about the founding values of this edition. Check what we liked the most.

Seven ‘responsible’ highlights at Rossana Orlandi Collectible 2023

Color Waterfall by Draga & Aurel @ Rossana Orlandi Collectible 2023 - Photo by Riccardo Gasperoni.

Rossana Orlandi, the good mother of Milan Design Week, has opened the doors of her gallery hosting brilliant furniture designs going beyond sustainability in the name of ‘Responsibility.’ We talked with Rossana and selected Seven highlights at Rossana Orlandi Collectible 2023.

Fashion meets design: hype-free exhibitions and initiatives at Milan Design Week 2023

Irina Dzhus AW2023-2024 collection - Photo by Irina Dzhus.

Irina Dzhus’ powerful message of freedom from Ukraine, Formafantasma’s multidisciplinary symposium for Prada, Issey Miyake’s high-tech R&D for fashion design, Armani’s home invitation, Hermès’ beton brut installation, and a greenwashing provocation from Maarten Baas and G-Star RAW. In Milan, fashion meets design with hype-free projects.

Milan Design Week 2023: 15 must-visit design exhibitions

STILL NOW. The Dinner by fferrone - Photo by Fferrone.

Desacralized chandeliers, Elvis’ sofas, repurposed broken furniture, ultramarine tableware, and knitted chairs. 15 must-visit design exhibitions in Milano.

12 mesmerising installations at Milan Design Week 2023

GROHE SPA, HEALTH THROUGH WATER installation at Milan Design 2023 - ©GROHE.

A botanical garden turned into an interactive board game, human mandalas, and architectural reflections. 12 mesmerising installations at Milan Design Week 2023.