This week was really eventful. Staring off with La Scala, where we finally got to wear the outfits we had spent the entire week looking for. It was my first time experiencing an opera, and afterwards we saw the Duomo at night. Although the event itself wasn’t about design, it taught me a lot about the local culture. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the architecture and interior design and how this can influence our social interactions.
On Tuesday, Fondazione Achille Castiglioni was very inspiring. It showed how design can be fun, playful, and full of personality. It reminded me that research comes in very different shapes and forms and being there allowed me to think of my designs as a way to break through the seriousness of the world.
Lastly, my favorite thing this week was going to Artemide, especially when we went to the factory area. I loved seeing the full process of taking an idea and bringing it to life. We often forget how much time and effort it takes to complete this process, and we just admire the finish product, when the art of making is also a product of itself. Seeing how many different people, machines, and processes work together towards a common goal was so inspiring and meaningful that now I want to find a job there.
