The Designerspace Guide to Milan Design Week 2025 presents an in-depth look at the most significant event in Italian and international design. As an essential resource for design professionals and enthusiasts alike, this guide will help navigate the city and explore the most compelling installations, performances, and new product launches across numerous locations during the best design event of 2025. From showroom debuts to exclusive retail spaces and historic buildings, museums, and cultural venues, this guide ensures you experience the very best of Milan Design Week 2025.

BOCA DO LOBO AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2025: MEET US AT SALONE DEL MOBILE 2025 PAV 15 | STAND A01-A03, ILLULIAN SHOWROOM & VILLA DA VINCI

Among the many events on the schedule, our Milan Design Week guide will be organized by themes, highlighting unmissable design trends in 2025 and offering insights into why these exhibits and experiences deserve your attention. Additionally, exclusive content will spotlight the various design districts in Milan and the groundbreaking projects set to shape the future of the design industry.

Salone del Mobile 2025 and Fuorisalone 2025

The Salone del Mobile 2025, also known as the Milan Furniture Fair 2025, will take place from April 8 to 13, 2025, at the Rho Fiera exhibition halls. A key highlight of this edition is the International Light Forum, alongside a new edition of Euroluce 2025, the renowned event dedicated to lighting design trends.

Running concurrently from April 8 to 13, 2025, Fuorisalone 2025 will officially unveil its theme: “Connected Worlds – Interactivity and Immersion: Designing for a Connected World.” This theme explores how furniture design, interior design, and technology foster interaction and immersion in an increasingly interconnected world, making it a must-see for professionals and visitors alike.

Top Design Districts in Milan for Design Week 2025

Throughout Milan Design Week, several neighborhoods transform into creative hubs, offering unique and immersive experiences. The Milan Design Week 2025 Guide will preview some of the most exciting design districts and best design events in Milan 2025:

Brera Design Week 2025: The heart of Milanese art and design, showcasing an inspiring blend of innovation and tradition.
Alcova Milan 2025: A captivating multi-location experience featuring Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Serre Pasino, Ex Fabbrica SNIA, and Villa Borsani.
5 Vie Design District: A district where art and design merge, creating a seamless blend of history and contemporary creativity.
Isola Design District 2025: Now based at BasicVillage, this space is an incubator for emerging designers and sustainable design.
Porta Venezia Design Week: Celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and creative crossovers with the theme No Boundaries Design.
Tortona Design Week 2025: A dynamic epicenter of cutting-edge installations and design innovation.

During Milan Design Week, on April 9, from 7 PM to 10 PM, Boca do Lobo, in partnership with Gordon GU, will host the exclusive CODEX | LIVING ART AND DESIGN – A PRIVATE EVENT at the historic Villa Da Vinci, the former residence of Leonardo da Vinci. By registration only, this event will gather special guests for a unique evening of art, design, and luxury, showcasing Boca do Lobo’s latest creations in a setting that merges history and modernity.

The Collaborations

New partnerships mark Fuorisalone 2025, including a collaboration with d3-Dubai Design District, aimed at promoting Made in Italy design globally. The event also strengthens its partnership with miart, Milan’s modern and contemporary art fair, offering thematic paths through Milanese galleries and institutions. Additionally, the Salone del Mobile Milano collaboration ensures exhibitors gain visibility both at the fair and across the city, guiding visitors through key locations via the Fuorisalone.it interactive map.

Featured Design Projects at Milan Design Week 2025

Among the standout projects at Milan Design Week 2025, Moscapartners Variations 2025 offers an innovative approach to contemporary design. Meanwhile, the grand Interni exhibition-event returns with the compelling theme “Cre-Action.”

Additionally, the city of Turin plays a key role in Milan Design Week through MiTo Design Connections, an initiative designed to strengthen ties between the two cities while facilitating the participation of exhibitors and visitors.

Milan Moda Design 2025 celebrates the perfect fusion of fashion and design, featuring exclusive events by top luxury brands.