What role must design play in our future? The magazine Nomad publishes an in-depth essay on the development prospects of the designer's profession, starting from the crisis condition in which he finds himself working

“Design was what made this world possible in the first place, encouraging consumption and helping to design away negative consequences – at least in the privileged world. Now designers have a chance to step up and prove that as well as being part of the problem, design is also a key part of the solution” - read here the complete article.

Botticelli Antichità & Alessandra di Castro, Free Symmetries, Balanced Lightness - Salone Raritas. Curated icons, unique objects, and outsider pieces, Salone del Mobile 2026

Exhibitions

Salone Raritas: the verdicts

Salone Raritas brought one-off and limited edition design pieces, antiques and high craftsmanship to the trade fair for the first time this year. The exhibitors Nina Yashar, Massimo Lunardon, Bruno Botticelli and Francesco Faccin share their thoughts

Serena Scarpello

Sustainability

Sustainability according to the Salone del Mobile

A structured approach that integrates certifications, processes, visitor experience and social responsibility to generate lasting value for the sector and the city

Exhibitions

Invisible technology, sustainable materials and ubiquitous intelligence

At the 2026 edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, technology was no longer something to be showcased; it is not synonymous with form, nor with overt design gestures. Instead, it operates on a more subtle level, where innovation, materials and sustainability intertwine, and digital technology blends in to the point of becoming almost imperceptible