Founded in Milan in 2015 by Kaori Shiina and Riccardo Nardi, Hands on Design is committed to creating artisanal objects dedicated to lovers of fundamental values of dignity and beauty. With their design, they create products that distance themselves from the commercial, chaotic, and consumeristic world, reflecting on a slower…
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“I love breaking down the boundaries between what is considered art and what is commonly thought of as design or product.” He is brilliant, creative, irreverent. A romantic maximalist who literally frees design and interiors from the prevailing minimalism and the pervasive “Ikea mood” of recent decades. One might…
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by Roberta del Vaglio. Last June 20, 2024, the ADI – Industrial Design Association awarded the awards for the seventieth edition of the Compasso d’Oro. The award, established in 1954 from an idea by Gio Ponti, continues to confer international prestige and to be a very important point of reference…
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by Federica Capoduri. The passion for detail and the craftsmanship typical of ancient workmanship, combined with the stylistic research of a timeless design: trait d’union of a poetic and design mission devoted to a distinctive style. The essence of their lighting projects is vain and careful not to have any…
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by Roberta del Vaglio. The latest collection interprets the most up-to-date dynamics of design and its applications, not only stylistic, in everyday life: a challenge that has inspired dreamy and multifunctional lines, between renowned designers and new talents. Orografie is much more than a brand: created by Giorgia Bartolini, with…
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by Claudia Schiera. A 200-year history in the production of the highest quality luxury fabrics, dedicated to home décor and contract, a Swiss company that carries forward a great legacy, today more than ever inspired by an ecological and sustainable vision. Founded by Christian Fischbacher at the beginning of the…
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Starting from technique and a meticulous project, Simon Schmitz sees light as a sculpture and not just an object. Mechanics and aesthetics, function and beauty: here is the idea of lighting and design that guides him in his projects and leads him to seek a balance between these aspects. Why…
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by Marta Bellacosa. The latest innovations in pendant lamps revolutionize the very concept of lighting through bold design and innovative materials: lighting becomes scenographic and impactful. Without a doubt, the focal point of a room is represented by the chandelier, an apparently obvious piece of furniture but which is actually…
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by Federica Capoduri Lightness, colour, practicality: these are the characteristics of the lighting dedicated to evenings en plein air (and not only) thanks to an aesthetic and conceptual versatility that is well suited to the most up-to-date functional dynamics. Between design and functionality, supported by LED technology, the transportable, rechargeable…
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Tailored furnishing collections, unique pieces, reinterpreted materials, and collectives led by emerging young talents: the latest MDW (Milan Design Week) highlighted new dynamics and cutting-edge concepts. From the many novelties presented during Milan Design Week 2024, a new approach to the world of design and interior emerged, particularly among companies…
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