MILAN DESIGN WEEK – PRODUCT RELEASES

Interior Design Tips

Having been postponed twice due to the pandemic, this year’s Salone Del Mobile (Milan Design Week) was labelled “Supersalone” to celebrate a big comeback… And it certainly delivered! Although we were unable to go due to the NZ restrictions, we have kept a close eye on everything Salone-related, and are excited to share with you our top take outs.  

The weeklong event is typically split into two parts: 

1. Salone Del Mobile is the official trade show. This is where the world’s most extraordinary brands in the design industry reveal their product releases and pioneering designs. To put that into context Philippe Starck’s Masters Chair was revealed at Salone 2009, and Memphis Milano made its debut at Salone 1981.

2. Fuorisalone marks the events surrounding the trade show – taking place across most districts of the city. The largest fashion houses compete in hosting the most creative exhibitions, designers release limited edition collaborations with local brands and parties in all the best showrooms can be found every evening.

For the Supersalone however, there was a new event which still has everybody talking… The Lost Graduation Show. Forty-eight design schools from 22 different countries were exhibited with the hope that ‘the exhibition will act as a stimulus for schools to teach the sort of design that channels “disruptive” practices’. Let us look below at the best examples from the show:

  • Looop Can by Cheuk Laam Wong – Aim to reduce period poverty amongst refugees by designing a reusable sanitary pad which can be washed discreetly and is affordable at only £3. Incredibly relevant with the situation in Syria at the moment, this small product protects women from the discomfort and humility associated with menstruating – particularly in refugee camps where resources are low, and conditions are poor.
  • MIDI by Clemence Buytaert – A table and bench designed to fit in compact cities. It can be approached from all sides, providing space for two friends to enjoy lunch together, but also offering space for two strangers to enjoy their break comfortably. 
  • Meal bag by Amilie Graf – This student has designed edible food packaging which becomes soluble with hot water, making it a source of energy rather than waste. The main ingredient is corn starch so it is a great addition for thickening sauces, but it also provides the energy and fibre just like bread would.

If you enjoyed these ideas and would like to see the other creations, jump on to the show’s Instagram page @thelostgraduationshow for an only exhibit of the work.

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