A visit to Milan Design Week 2025
I took some time in April to visit Milan for Salone del Mobile, the city’s renowned design and furniture fair. There’s a lot to take in during design week—an overwhelming amount, in fact—with major brands, endless events, and the usual “if your name’s not down, you’re not coming in” kind of energy.
One highlight was the DropCity exhibitions held in the tunnels beneath Milan’s main train station, especially a thoughtful show on Boxes. I also visited the Prada Fondazione for Typologien, an exhibition of 20th-century German photography.
I left feeling more overwhelmed than inspired, but events like these are still worth attending. They help clarify your own design tastes—even if it’s just by showing you what doesn’t resonate.
