Whether you’ve visited this year’s Salone del Mobile or not, we’ve got you covered. Check out our exclusive Milan Edit for the best and latest scoop in design you ought to know.
June 28th, 2023
The annual Salone del Mobile.Milano was back in full force in its usual April time slot for 2023. Once again the fashionable city put design front and centre with a show-stopping and action-packed program, alongside the completely revitalised fairgrounds under the guidance of president, Maria Porro.
Our fellow colleague and contributing editor, Aleesha Callahan, jetted off to Milan for a week to report on the best shows and commercial product releases, the latest design trends, and interviews with trailblazers of the industry. The result is this highly curated and concise IndesignliveAsia Milan Edit with beautiful imagery and videos to get you inspired.
Featured in this exclusive Milan report, you’ll find:
Take note of prominent themes and running threads that have come out of this year’s Salone, from the Fairgrounds to the FuoriSalone.

Find out the design thinking of some of the world’s most prolific industrial designers.

Check out the newest commercial product releases you can expect to see hitting our shores in the coming months.

A comprehensive list of lighting that were on show. Marvel at the beautiful pieces that combine aesthetic with technology.

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