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2026

Designing for Living Together. Why PDC 2026 Speaks to the Future of Design

2026

Project Ecologies. The Department of Design at DRS 2026

2026

Compasso d’Oro ADI 2026

2026

Design Week 2026

Crowd of people walking and gathering inside a bright exhibition space during Milan Design Week, with colorful booths and large signage in the background

2026

Territori

A press conference at Politecnico di Milano regarding the collaboration with Aimo e Nadia restaurant. The main screen displays the "Verso TERRITORI" dish with the question: "What happens if we read cooking as a design practice?". A panel of experts discusses on stage in front of the audience.

2026

Materials Dialogues in Iceland: when the river and the ocean meets

A group of people walks across a dark pebble beach partially covered in snow, heading towards the seashore. They are wearing heavy winter clothing, including colorful parkas and beanies. In the background, the calm sea sits under an overcast sky, with the silhouette of snowy mountains in the far distance.

2026

COLTA’s contribution to social collective catering.

2026

Trame Locali: Narrating, Imagining, Inhabiting

Row of screens on a table with headphones, displaying different videos in an exhibition space with bookshelves in the background

2026

NetZeroCities learning programs

A group of people attending a workshop or seminar in a bright, spacious room with a sloped ceiling and skylights. Participants are seated at several tables arranged for group work, with notes and sticky notes visible. In the background, a screen displays a technical presentation

2026

ACTAS Project: Exploring sustainable transition

Three people are observing and interacting with a large circular wall chart divided into sections: "Probabile" (Probable), "Plausibile" (Plausible), and "Possibile" (Possible). Numerous information cards with text and photos are attached to the surface, which the group is analyzing during a co-design or future scenario-mapping activity

2025

Unfolding Gianfranco Ferré

2025

Passion In Action Ventana

A close-up detail shows a person's hands carefully handling a white 3D-printed architectural model. The model represents a section of a modern building and sits on a workbench next to a light wood structure. In the blurred background, a water bottle and a design studio environment are visible

2025

A TUTTE LE ORE

A crowded audience attends a talk inside a modern space characterized by striking red LED architectural lighting. In the background, the stage is lit with cool blue light, creating a strong visual contrast during the event

2025

From Rimini to Havana

The interior of a room with a vibrant and retro design, featuring a black and white checkered floor. A white wall displays the decorative text "FROM RIMINI TO Habana," positioned above an elegant classic-style sofa with coral pink upholstery and a dark wood frame. The space plays with bold color contrasts: a deep red archway leads to another room, while the lower part of the walls is painted in a deep teal blue. An orange refrigerator is partially visible on the left, and a lush green plant stands on the right

2025

R-evolve Innovation Camp

Two people are engaged in a co-design activity in front of a large grey wall used as a workspace. Numerous worksheets are pinned to the wall, organized by "Team" (Team 1, Team 2, etc.), and filled with diagrams, notes, and colorful sticky notes. On the left, a roll-up banner titled "Shaping the Circular Furniture Evolution" stands out, suggesting a workshop focused on sustainable design and the circular economy in the furniture industry. The setting is an industrial-style studio or lab, featuring wooden beams and exposed warm lighting

2025

ReverseLab arrives at PAC

A long perspective corridor with walls entirely covered by thousands of small colored notes and images, creating a massive visual mosaic. The polished floor reflects the ceiling lights, leading the eye toward the dark end

2025

Politecnico di Milano Awards an Honorary Master’s Degree to Horacio Pagani.

2025

Politecnico di Milano among the key players in the ADI Design Index 2025

A panoramic view of a crowded exhibition inside a large industrial pavilion. The setup is visually striking, featuring tall colored banners (orange, blue, red, ochre) hanging from the ceiling and large tilted yellow display structures along the walls. Numerous visitors explore the space, moving between design prototypes and information panels in a lively atmosphere of cultural engagement

2025

The Department of Design at the 2025 Engineering Festival

2025

MADEBACK Festival

The image is a visually striking graphic poster set against a vibrant lime-yellow background, promoting the "MadeBack Festival." The design features modern, dynamic typography, layering the main title over informative text regarding dates (October 15-16-17), times, and the location at Politecnico di Milano's Campus Bovisa Durando. The poster lists various activities such as workshops, swap markets, and talks, emphasizing the theme of circular economy in fashion with the slogan "Make fashion from what already exists," rounded off by institutional logos of partners and funders at the bottom.

2025

Tracks4Crafts: A Future Oriented Approach to Heritage

A group of attendees participates in a presentation within a modern conference hall, where a speaker illustrates concepts related to craftsmanship and textile design. In the foreground, tables are set with creative materials such as yarn skeins, embroidery hoops, and fabric samples, while in the background, a screen shows a videoconference link with other speakers, blending in-person and digital training.

2025

In memory of Giorgio Armani

A solemn academic ceremony features fashion designer Giorgio Armani receiving an honorary degree, exchanging a handshake with members of the commission. Everyone present is wearing ceremonial gowns and caps, highlighting the significance of the institutional recognition bestowed for outstanding contributions to the fashion and design industry. The image captures a moment celebrating professional prestige within a high-level university setting.

2025

The activities of the Department of Design at the 2025 International Engineering Festival

A small, futuristic, rounded robot is the center of the image, positioned against a gradient background shifting from cyan blue to neon pink. The robot's body is white and glossy, with metallic details and a spherical head featuring large dark eyes that give it a friendly and curious appearance. The soft lighting and colorful reflections on its surface highlight a modern and technological aesthetic, typical of artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.

2025

The Road-STEAMer roadmap was presented at the European Commission during the 'STE(A)M ATLAS' event

A panel of experts sits at a table during a roundtable discussion dedicated to STE(A)M education, addressing an attentive audience in a university lecture hall or conference room. The screen behind them displays the list of speakers, including researchers from the Louvre and representatives of the European Commission, highlighting the international and multidisciplinary nature of the event. The atmosphere is that of a high-level academic debate, where discussions on future educational challenges meet the sharing of institutional and scientific perspectives.

2025

PARIPASSO - Per crescere insieme

2025

NetZeroCities. Accelerating cities' transition to net zero emissions by 2030

A speaker presents the "4 city themes" slide from the podium inside a large repurposed industrial space, illustrating strategic pillars to an audience of professionals arranged around collaborative work tables. The environment, characterized by exposed beam ceilings and precise technical lighting, suggests a context of international co-design where academic theory meets practical planning. The presence of laptops and smartphones among the audience highlights the dynamic and interconnected nature of knowledge exchange during the urban policy work session.

2025

Exploring citizen and stakeholder engagement in Service Design

The image is an abstract digital illustration depicting four human profiles facing each other, evoking the idea of a dialogue or intellectual exchange. The figures are crafted with a complex geometric network of lines and polygons that creates an effect of transparency and interconnection, while the vibrant color palette fades from warm red to orange, bright yellow, and purple, symbolizing the energy and dynamics of collective thought against a neutral, bright white background.

2025

Design Week 2025

2025

Design Convivio is now at Politecnico

2025

Politecnico di Milano ranked 6th globally in Design

2025

The ekip project

The image shows an immersive and multi-sensory experience within a room enveloped by a dynamic and scenographic digital projection. Three female figures are immersed in this futuristic environment: on the left, a woman observes the scene while taking a photo with her smartphone; in the center, a standing figure contemplates the play of lights; on the right, a woman sits on the floor in a pose reminiscent of meditation, becoming an integral part of the artwork. The walls and floor are animated by fluid, luminous trails in acid green and pink tones, composed of thousands of light points that seem to float in space like digital particles or moving constellations. The atmosphere suggests a blend of digital art, technology, and well-being, where the viewer is no longer a mere observer but an active element within an artificial and poetic landscape.

2025

Liked, trapped, shared. Incontri digitali con la biodiversità

The image captures a moment of waiting or the beginning of a conference: several people are already seated in the audience, while on the left, a small group of participants is entering or chatting standing up. The architectural structure of the room, with its dark curved walls, perfectly frames the blue screen, creating a strong visual contrast that emphasizes the theme of the encounter between digital technology and the natural world.

2025

Artcast 4D

immersive installation on a backlit glass wall, featuring floating spheres and anatomical silhouettes on an amber background. Two visitors interact with the projection, highlighting how technology transforms scientific concepts into a participatory and engaging visual experience.

2025

PNRR x Italian Design

A minimalist graphic pattern that serves as a visual identity element. On a uniform cream-colored background, a series of small red crosses (or "x" marks) are arranged in a diagonal grid, occupying the upper and right portions of the composition.

2024

Supercharged by AI

A minimalist black and white graphic features the text "super charged by AI" in a bold sans-serif font, accompanied by the smaller phrase "synthetic and out of control." The key visual element is a warped perspective grid that appears to fade out toward the right, created with a black halftone dot effect. The design suggests themes of digital technology, data distortion, and the power of artificial intelligence.

2024

Design Spaziale Italiano

A striking visual composition depicts a woman in a dynamic pose simulating zero gravity inside what appears to be a space station cupola. On her right leg, she wears an intricate 3D-printed lattice structure, while the background reveals a spectacular view of Earth from space through the windows. The dramatic lighting, with cool tones and deep shadows, emphasizes the fusion of the human body, advanced technology, and space exploration.

2024

The therapeutic habitats of the LABIRINT research group

A group of people sits inside an immersive room where three walls project a continuous panoramic view of an ocean coastline. The audience watches waves crashing against a rocky shore, engaging in an enveloping visual experience. The dark environment and the scale of the projections create a strong sense of physical presence within the natural landscape.

2024

ReverseLab

A close-up shows a detail of the installation inside the vaulted corridor, where the checkerboard panels are enriched with colorful sticky notes and freehand drawings. Words like "Spensieratezza" (Lightheartedness) can be read on the notes, and stylized sketches of faces and human figures are visible, suggesting a participatory design process or a collective work. In the blurred background, several people walk through the corridor, indicating a public opening or a presentation of the research project.

2024

T-Factor

Within a vibrant community urban garden, various people enjoy a moment of relaxation and socialization among raised wooden planters filled with vegetables and flowers like lavender and ornamental alliums. In the background, a bright orange food truck with a white umbrella offers food and drinks, serving as a refreshment and gathering point. The red brick architecture of a modern building surrounds the green space, creating a contrast between nature and the cityscape, while a young person sitting on a colorful wooden crate represents the active life of the neighborhood.

2024

Human Cities/SMOTIES

A digital illustration in a flat, geometric style depicts a group of six stylized figures engaged in exploration and research activities. Each character is made of simple shapes and flat colors, carrying symbolic tools: a map held high, a magnifying glass, binoculars, and a notebook. The background features organic shapes in pastel, blue, and yellow tones, evoking a natural landscape or a park. The image conveys a sense of collective curiosity and shared discovery, reflecting the inclusive and methodological approach typical of a field research project or an educational workshop.

2024

HeriTech4Fashion

An artistic and complex digital collage explores themes related to fashion, architecture, and design through a layered composition. In the center, a figure wearing a large, structured white ruffled dress stands out against a black background, flanked by a semi-transparent dress form. The scene is enriched with abstract graphic elements, such as wavy lines reminiscent of sound or topographic waves, and technical sketches of clothing items. On the right, a black-and-white photograph of a monumental interior, likely a church or a historical palace with domes and Baroque decorations, merges with the composition, creating a dialogue between classical architecture and the modernity of the visual language.

2024

ICG RenaisScience Hub

2024

Cesare Stevan

An older man with white hair, a well-groomed beard, and thick-rimmed glasses is portrayed in a close-up shot while speaking emphatically, gesturing with his hands. He is wearing a dark jacket over a burgundy shirt and a dark blue sweater. In the background is a light wood bookshelf, densely packed with books and volumes of various sizes, suggesting a study or a private library. Among the books, a few decorative objects can be seen, such as small horse sculptures. Natural light illuminates the scene from the front, highlighting the subject's focused and communicative expression. At the bottom, on the desk surface, some sheets of paper and a pair of reading glasses are visible, elements that complete the intellectual and professional atmosphere of the composition.

2024

Exhibitions, installations and events of the Polimi Design System

The image shows an evocative artistic or visual installation that combines digital and physical elements. On a large LED screen, or through a projection, a nocturnal desert landscape is displayed with undulating sand dunes in the foreground and a starry sky in the background. The main features of the scene are large glowing circles reminiscent of suns or moons, characterized by warm gradients fading from bright yellow to deep pink and red. In the foreground, thin black physical elements, similar to cables or curved stems, cross the vertical space, adding depth and three-dimensionality to the composition. The overall effect is hypnotic and futuristic, evoking a science fiction atmosphere or an immersive art installation.

2024

Honorary Master's Degree in Fashion Design for the fashion system

The image captures a solemn moment during an academic ceremony. At the center of the composition, an elderly woman wears a black gown and mortarboard, symbols of a prestigious academic achievement or honorary degree. Her gaze, directed slightly upward, conveys serenity and pride, while a colorful scarf and a blue stone necklace add a personal touch to the formal institutional attire. In the background, an audience watches the event attentively; among them are men in formal wear, some busy taking photos with their smartphones to document the occasion. The soft lighting and shallow depth of field highlight the protagonist, emphasizing the significance of the academic recognition and the atmosphere of deep respect characterizing the event.

2024

Interdependence. Designing relationships

2024

Design Week 2024

The image features a modern, abstract graphic pattern set against a gradient background that fades from lime green (left) to powder blue (right). The motif is composed of numerous white semi-circle shapes, arranged vertically to form chains or individual units

2024

Italian Design Day 2024

2024

Design Convivio at ADI Design Museum

The image illustrates an exhibition installation titled "DESIGN Convivio." The scene is dominated by a long, backlit white table, upon which various architectural models and red three-dimensional words, such as "INDUSTRIA" (Industry) and "METODO" (Method), are arranged. Placed along the sides of the table are life-size cardboard cutouts depicting historical figures from the fields of design and architecture in black and white, creating the illusion of a banquet or a convivial gathering among masters of the industry. In the background, a large vertical panel displays a portrait of a man and a yellow object shaped like a compass or square. The surrounding environment features high ceilings with industrial structures and walls clad in wooden panels, typical of a contemporary museum or exhibition gallery space.

2024

Active³ - Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday

The image shows a composition of technological objects and paper materials arranged on a grained wooden surface, suggesting the themes of travel, wellness, and physical activity tracking. In the foreground on the left, a smartphone displays a fitness app titled "Ciao, Giangiacomo", showing the daily step count (4,000 out of a goal of 8,000) and weekly activity minutes. In the center, a black smartwatch with a rubber strap rests on a panoramic photograph of a coastal village overlooking a lake or the sea, featuring historical buildings and a bell tower. In the background, a topographic map is visible with a route highlighted by a light blue line and circular icons, ideally linking travel planning to the biometric data collected by the devices. The overall composition conveys the idea of an active and tech-oriented lifestyle, integrating digital tools with geographic inspirations.

2023

Design for Ukrainian Heritage

The image shows a virtual art gallery visualization within a metaverse or a digital 3D platform. The exhibition space features minimalist grey walls displaying various works ranging from architectural interior photographs to classical sacred paintings, such as those from the National Folk Decorative Art Museum. Three female avatars are seen exploring the environment, while small floating blue circles indicate clickable interaction points for further information on the exhibits. The interface suggests an immersive digital cultural experience, complete with a chat bar in the bottom right and login options at the top.

2023

Sguardo Mobile

The image shows a digital rendering or 3D visualization of two stylized human figures on a pair of parallel escalators. The figures are entirely white and lack facial or physical details, featuring a male form on the left ascending and a female form on the right seen from behind. The environment is minimalist, dominated by shades of grey and white, with a symmetrical perspective that emphasizes verticality and the sense of mechanical movement within a contemporary urban or transit space.

2023

OFF CAMPUS Nolo +

The image captures the inauguration of the "OFF CAMPUS NOLO+" space, as shown by the red sign at the top. A group of seven people, standing in front of a large glass window, celebrates the event by ceremonially cutting a blue ribbon. The atmosphere is formal yet cheerful, with participants smiling while using scissors, and one man in the center holding up a small commemorative plaque.

2023

Dae predas nostras

2023

D\Tank at Wired Next Fest

2023

Design Philology

2023

IASDR 2023

The image captures a moment from the 2023 IASDR Congress, titled "Life-changing design," held at the Politecnico di Milano. In a large auditorium, a panel of five speakers sits behind a long wooden table on stage, facing a large audience. Behind them, a large blue screen displays the event title and institutional logos, while simultaneously projecting a live video feed of the conference.

2023

Andrea Branzi

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an elderly man with glasses, dressed in dark clothing, leaning against a wall in a minimalist exhibition space. Beside him hangs a unique horizontal shelving unit with a geometric design, holding a few selected objects, including books and small sculptural busts. The composition is clean and elegant, emphasized by the contrast between the white wall surfaces and the man's dark silhouette, evoking an atmosphere of intellectual reflection and aesthetic precision.

2023

The Bridge of Future

The image shows the interior of an auditorium during an academic conference. On stage, three speakers are seated at a white table, engaged in discussion and interacting with the audience. One of them holds a microphone, suggesting a Q&A session or an active debate. The setting is characterized by large, multi-paned windows that let in natural light, creating a professional atmosphere open to the exchange of ideas.

2023

ekip

The illustration depicts the flow of creative thinking through a winding path that crosses various cognitive stages. The process begins on the left with a lightbulb enclosing a brain, symbolizing inspiration and the initial questions that spark an idea. In the center, reasoning evolves into logical analysis, represented by human silhouettes filled with gears, ladders, and puzzle pieces that suggest complex problem-solving. The journey concludes on the right with rising charts and percentages, indicating the achievement of concrete results and the success of a well-planned strategy.

2023

Dieter Rams - A glance at the past and the future

This image is a close-up black-and-white photographic portrait, characterized by a very pronounced grain that gives it a tactile and almost painterly quality. The subject is an older man captured from a three-quarter view, his face etched with deep wrinkles that define his expression, suggesting wisdom or the passage of time. He wears thin, dark-framed glasses. The focus is soft, and the lighting appears to come from the side, highlighting the texture of the skin and the contours of the face. The composition is very tight, cropping part of the head and leaving the background completely blurred and dark, focusing all attention on the intensity of the features. The overall atmosphere is intimate, reflective, and filled with nostalgia.

2023

D\Tank

The image is an abstract digital artwork that explores organic forms, vibrant colors, and macroscopic perspectives. The composition is dominated by a central structure resembling an eye or a circular portal, surrounded by a fluid, translucent surface dotted with multicolored bubbles. Inside the central "hole," a vortex of tiny spheres bursts forth, looking like galaxies or subatomic particles, creating a sense of infinite depth. The color palette ranges from warm reds and oranges to cool blues and emerald greens, with iridescent reflections that give the entire scene a psychedelic and dreamlike appearance. The image seems to merge cellular biology and cosmology into a futuristic digital aesthetic.

2023

Open COmeta

The image shows an open laptop, a MacBook Pro, positioned centrally on a clean white surface. The screen displays a webpage with the Italian title: "Una piattaforma di progetti condivisi per le persone autistiche" (A platform of shared projects for autistic people). To the left of the laptop is a colorful wooden activity box, and to the right, placed on the laptop's palm rest, is a small, light yellow round object. The lighting is natural and even, coming from the left, and the entire shot has a sharp, professional style.

2023

Salone del Mobile 2023

The image is an abstract digital graphic characterized by geometric dynamism and a bold use of color. The composition features a background with a fluid gradient that fades horizontally from bright orange to magenta red, through purple, and into cyan blue. Overlaid on this color spectrum is a radial pattern of small horizontal white segments. These strokes are arranged along concentric arcs that appear to expand from the top-left corner toward the rest of the frame, creating an effect of movement and depth. The style is minimalist and modern, echoing the aesthetics of contemporary digital interfaces or data visualizations.

2023

Design “within walls”

The last image ideally concludes the design process, showing direct user involvement through an activity of reflection and co-creation. In a close-up shot, a hand writes on a small white card that says: "The reality I live in is...". Several photographs are scattered on the table, depicting hands engaged in various activities: from cooking to holding hands (one of which shows a small rainbow heart). This scene suggests a participatory design workshop or a therapeutic session, where images serve as visual prompts to help individuals express their feelings and worldview. The natural light and soft tones emphasize the intimacy and significance of this moment of personal expression.

2023

Space Design for New Human Beings

The image is a detailed digital illustration imagining a future human settlement on the lunar surface or a desert planet, blending scientific realism with science fiction aesthetics. In the foreground, three astronauts in bulky white spacesuits move across a dark, uneven terrain resembling regolith. The base consists of several grey habitat modules with metallic and gold finishes, interconnected. A large transparent geodesic dome stands out, housing vertical structures illuminated in green, suggesting a hydroponic greenhouse for food and oxygen production. The background is an absolute black that emphasizes the lack of atmosphere and the colony's isolation in deep space, conveying a sense of exploration and technological survival.

2022

Con/TexT

The image shows an elegant and tidy exhibition setup, focusing on the chromatic and material variety of industrial yarns. A long row of yarn cones is arranged along a white wall, following a precise color gradient that ranges from warm peach and rust tones, through greys and greens, to a vibrant rainbow of primary and secondary colors. Each cone is accompanied by a small white label at the top, likely indicating the manufacturer's name or the type of fiber. In the background, large black wall graphics reproduce part of the word "DNA", suggesting that the display is part of a project on textile identity or material innovation. Spotlight lighting creates cones of light and rhythmic shadows on the floor and wall, giving the scene a sophisticated, museum-like appearance.

2022

Unknown Unknowns: Triennale opens up to Design for Space

The image presents a chromatic and material exploration of modular components, displayed in a setting that evokes technological research in a space context. Against a dark, grainy background that suggests the surface of an asteroid or the cosmic vacuum, several textured cylinders are arranged. These elements, resembling interchangeable grips or sensors, feature a variety of finishes: from wavy and ribbed surfaces to dotted or honeycomb patterns. The color palette is diverse, including tones of yellow, pink, brown, orange, grey, and an intense green. In the lower left, one of these modules (green and blue) is mounted on a thin white stem, suggesting the system's modularity. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the vibrant colors of the components and the deep darkness of the background, evoking a catalog of personalized tools for future space pioneers.

2022

Doctor Honoris Causa

2022

JRP Active Ageing

The image documents an immersive and intergenerational experience that blends historical memory, space exploration, and technology. In a darkened room, a group of people (mostly elderly) is seated in front of large wall projections. On the left, a projection shows a planet similar to Earth or Mars seen from space, with vivid surface details and sunlight filtering from the horizon. On the right, a second projection shows black-and-white scenes that appear to be taken from a vintage film or historical documentary, depicting people in 1950s or 60s attire. Some participants are wearing surgical masks, suggesting the event took place during a period of health precautions. The atmosphere is one of attentive contemplation, suggesting the use of immersive digital environments for cognitive stimulation or the sharing of collective memories related to space imagery.

2022

Space and Design

2022

Ethics and technology, Theatre meets University

2022

Compasso d'Oro Award 2022

2022

Salone del Mobile 2022

2022

Meet-AI.

2022

AXIS inc

2022

Campus Bovisa

2021

DIY-Materials

2021

Design and Technology: Saes Group and Politecnico di Milano

2021

Material-Resiliency - From a microscope to a prototype for a resilient architecture

2021

Lab.I.R.Int, Genera e Comune di Milano. Casa Chiaravalle

Two people interact under a light wood structure reminiscent of a loom or a self-supporting pavilion. In the foreground, a person in a tank top touches a thick knit fabric with an irregular checkered pattern, featuring interwoven colorful threads in shades of orange, ochre, and red. In the background, a woman wearing a black surgical mask and a terracotta-colored top gestures with her hands, likely explaining the production process or the tactile properties of the material. The scene, set in a natural green environment, suggests a workshop or an experimentation in bio-design and human interaction.

2021

Knit Design, tradition and innovation

The image portrays a man and a woman engaged in a professional consultation within a modern fashion studio. Seated across from each other at a large wooden table, they are carefully analyzing various brightly printed fabric swatches and technical catalogs. The background, characterized by industrial lighting, clearly reveals the nature of the setting through the presence of dress forms, spools of colored thread, and sewing machinery, suggesting a crucial phase of creative design or material selection for a collection.

2021

Off Campus Nolo: the markets as a place of unprecedented planning.

2021

Vocabulary of the Neighbourhood

2021

DesAI

2021

TEDH and FORMLABS - Monitoring domiciliary rehabilitation

2021

Narvalo Urban Mask. Red Dot Winner 21

2019

24H Worldwide Design Conversations - 2nd edition