Informare + Design Insider: Exclusive Highlights from Milan Design Week 2025
Milan Design Week 2025 once again transformed the city into a vibrant, inspiring showcase of global creativity, offering a glimpse into the future of design through bold experimentation and innovation. The energy, imagination, and sheer scale of the event were undeniable, as designers, brands, and studios presented a wealth of ideas that captivated visitors from around the world. Yet, amid the excitement, there were moments where the intensity of the commercial spectacle risked overshadowing the quieter, more thoughtful innovations. Nonetheless, Milan reaffirmed its place as the ultimate stage for design in all its forms — a place to be challenged, inspired, and immersed in the possibilities of what’s to come.
Marimekko’s ‘Slumber Party’
In an exciting collaboration, Design Insider has teamed up with leading communications agency Informare to exclusively share their in-depth trend report for Milan Design Week 2025. Known for their expertise across the design, property, and luxury sectors, Informare delivers sharp insights into the themes, innovations, and standout moments that shaped this year’s event.
Roots Exhibition ‘The Last Summer, from a different perspective’
In this exclusive report, Informare explores major trends including:
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Sustainability as a non-negotiable foundation for future design
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The shift from office to home innovation, driven by evolving lifestyles
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Rich explorations of materiality, with a strong emphasis on craft and local resources
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Bold advances in experiential design, creating deeper, sensory-driven engagement
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A surge in user-centred design, focusing on functionality and accessibility
From ground breaking eco-experiments at the Roots Exhibition to emotionally resonant installations like Range Rover’s immersive timeline, Informare’s report captures the dynamism — and the tension — that defined Milan Design Week 2025.
A-Poc Able Issey Miyake X Atelier Oi
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