31/05/2026
A month after our return from Salone del Mobile, we’ve finally had the chance to reflect on some of our favourite experiences from this year’s 🩵
From the fluid forms and hand-blown glass at Rossana Orlandi to the experimental material storytelling of Alcova, Milan Design Week reminded YOO Studio how design can feel both playful and deeply human.
This year, materiality, craftsmanship, and atmosphere stood out across the exhibitions - from tactile glass, ceramics, and immersive textiles, to sculptural lighting and richly layered interiors.
Elle Decor’s Refettorio at Palazzo Bovara transformed the dining table into a theatrical yet intimate space for gathering and reflection, while L’Appartamento by Artemest drew us back to the Naples room with its rich plum velvet and dramatic textures.
Aesop’s Factory of Light offered a poetic reflection on light and materiality, and finally, “When Apricots Blossom” explored heritage, resilience, and contemporary craft through everyday life, culture, and community.
Across the week, rich muted tones, glossy lacquer finishes, and a continued nod to 70s-inspired interiors revealed themselves throughout Milan ✨
