In recent years, Milan has evolved from a traditional furniture hub to a center of technology and sustainability, with various brands embracing eco-friendly practices. The tech giant’s interactive installation explores the field of neuroaesthetics, demonstrating how aesthetic experiences can profoundly affect our physical biology and sense of well-being. Visitors engage with an interactive environment that emphasizes sustainability and recycling, showcasing how a responsibly-designed home can enhance our mental and physical health.
Danish design brand Mater has made sustainability its calling card since its founding in 2006, launching the Ocean Collection which includes outdoor/indoor furniture crafted from ocean waste plastic. Each chair is made using 960 grams of reclaimed waste, promoting easy disassembly and recycling, thus fostering a sustainable approach to design.
Neo-Nomadic Essentials by Panter&Tourron
Lausanne-based designers Panter&Tourron introduce the TENSE collection, which consists of five essentials that prioritize mobility, easy assembly, and a sustainable production process. Their design philosophy encourages the reuse of furniture and utilizes local resources, showcasing an innovative approach to modern living.
OKRO Collection by Studio Ilio
London-based designers Fabio Hendry and Seongil Choi unveil the OKRO collection, an innovative approach to industrial production that utilizes transformed waste materials. Their method, Hot Wire Extensions, repurposes nylon powder to create unique objects, paving the path for sustainable design in larger infrastructure projects.
Ore Streams: Recycling Electronic Waste
Ore Streams, curated by Studio Formafantasma, investigates the complexities of electronic waste in our modern lives. By combining visual essays, videos, and live discussions, this exhibition highlights innovative design strategies for repairing and recycling e-waste, challenging designers to go beyond mere commercialism.
Art Meets Environmental Consciousness
Designer Brodie Neill presents an artistic reinterpretation of the hourglass, replacing sand with ocean waste plastic. This piece, showcased at Milan’s Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia, serves as a poignant reminder of climate change while promoting the necessity for sustainable practices within artistic endeavors.
