Italian Design Day: a global celebration of innovation and sustainability!
The Italian Design Day in the World, an initiative spearheaded by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), returns for its ninth edition on February 12, 2025. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Economic Development, the ICE Agency, and a network of Italian institutions, the event showcases Italy’s design excellence on an international stage.
Held annually in March, the initiative mobilizes embassies, consulates, Italian Cultural Institutes, and key industry players to host conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and discussions featuring leading Italian designers. Each edition is dedicated to a specific theme, underscoring the cultural, economic, and technological impact of Italian design worldwide.
This year’s theme, "Inequalities. Design for a Better Life," resonates with the broader conversation on social and environmental responsibility in design. It aligns with the Universal Exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, titled "Inequalities. How to Mend the Fractures of Humanity," which will run from May to November 2025.
Beyond fostering international dialogue on design, architecture, and creativity, the 2025 edition also serves as a prelude to the 63rd Salone del Mobile, one of the world’s premier furniture and design fairs, taking place in Milan from April 8 to 13. As part of the celebrations, a special panel exhibition—"Lifetime Photography. A Tribute to Italian Photography and the Masters of the Compasso d'Oro"—will pay homage to 25 years of groundbreaking design and visual storytelling.
With its rich program of events and thought-provoking theme, Italian Design Day 2025 reaffirms Italy’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global cultural exchange.