During Milan Design Week, a series of design events will be happening all around the city, at the same time as Salone del Mobile. Centred around the streets of Via Tortona and Via Savona this area is where the young Milanese experiment in fashion, design, and food. The Tortona district is one of the most interesting and lively areas of Milan and is known internationally as a strong point of reference for the fashion and design sectors.

Tortona Design District

IQOS World by Alex Chinneck

During Fuorisalone, a highly evocative environmental installation and site-specific environmental project in which the architecture of the buildings in front of the former manufacturing area will be the protagonists, while inside them sculptural groupings will subvert visitors’ perceptions.

Address: Opicio 31 Via Tortona, 31, 20144

Lexus Design Event – Superstudio Più

Leading with Light, an immersive experience using lighting technology to showcase a vision for a more human-centred tomorrow, realized with the Japanese design studio, Rhizomatiks.

Address: Via Tortona, 27, 20144 Milano MI, Italy

ASIA DESIGN MILANO

ASIA DESIGN MILANO returns as the exhibition and communication project, reference platform of the Milan Design Week for the Asian creative scene.

Born from the partnership between Sarpi Bridge Oriental Design Week and Milan Space Makers, this year ASIA DESIGN MILANO  proposes a new project focusing on Israel, a country where East and West meet. Your Fuorisalone in Milan Design Week which promotes Asian creativity

Address: Via Giacomo Watt, 15, 20143 Milano MI, Italy

“Design For All” by Lifetools

On display during Fuorisalone is a line of “design for all” objects, conceived and realized in Italy to help those with permanent or temporary physical difficulties and disabilities.

Address: Opicio 31 Via Tortona, 31, 20143 Milano MI, Italy

OVER A CENTURY OF LIGHTS: THE TAYLOR-MADE INNOVATION

Zonca International celebrates over a century of lighting creations through five days of exhibition and party.

Address: Via Privata Gaspare Bugatti 11/13

EIN&ZWANZIG – WORLD’S FINEST DESIGN TALENTS

During Milan Design Week, the international “ein&zwanzig” competition addresses and supports talented young designers with innovating ideas and pioneering works in the area of interior and lifestyle. An international jury of experts from industry and design selects and awards 21 projects from design students and graduates.

Address: Opicio 31 Via Tortona, 31, 20143 Milano MI, Italy

Stay with us to find out more about Milan Design Week 2019 and Fuorisalone!

See also: Salone del Mobile 2019: Everything You Need To Know About It

By: André Silva