2025년 밀라노 살론 데 모바일은 인본주의 디자인의 미래를 조명하는 중요한 장으로 다시 한 번 많은 방문객들을 맞이하였습니다. 이번 행사는 단순한 제품 전시를 넘어 인류와 지속 가능성, 문화적 상상력이 공존하는 모습을 보여주며, '인간을 위한 생각'이라는 주제를 중심으로 진행되었습니다. 특히, 다양한 조명 브랜드와 젊은 디자이너들이 참여하여 창의적이고 지속 가능한 디자인의 가능성을 제시했습니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해보도록 하겠습니다.

2025 Milan Salone del Mobile: Illuminating the Future of Human-Centered Design

The heart of the 2025 Milan Design Week, Salone del Mobile once again attracted numerous visitors from 37 countries around the world, achieving great success with the theme of the future of human-centered design. The event’s theme, ‘Thoughts for Human’, encompassed not just product displays but also the coexistence of humanity, sustainability, and cultural imagination.

Euroluce: Redefining the Meaning of Light

The lighting fair ‘Euroluce’ held after two years served as a platform for experiments that bridged technology and emotion. Italy’s leading lighting brands Artemide and Flos showcased works utilizing eco-friendly light sources and new materials, while the International Lighting Forum discussed a multidisciplinary approach to lighting under the theme ‘Light for Life and Space’.

Es Devlin’s ‘Library of Light’: An Art Where Publicness Meets Literature

Stage designer Es Devlin installed a large rotating sculpture in the courtyard of the Brera Art Gallery. Inspired by Umberto Eco’s words that books are the compass of the mind, this work guided visitors to literary contemplation through an immersive space combining light, reading, and music.

Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘Sweet Waiting’

Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino explored the emotion of ‘waiting’ through the space of a hospital waiting room in an audiovisual manner. The combination of cinematic narrative, theatrical stage, and live performances by actors conveyed the message that spatial experience is art.

Pierre-Yves Rochon’s ‘Villa Heritage’

The master of French luxury interiors, Pierre-Yves Rochon created a palace-like exhibition space that connects tradition and the future, classic and contemporary. He infused inspirations from opera, classical music, and film into each space, shedding new light on the true meaning of heritage.

Robert Wilson’s ‘Mother’: The Aesthetics of Light and Silence

The master of experimental theater, Robert Wilson led visitors into a static experience of light and shadow through a spatial installation centered around Michelangelo’s unfinished work ‘Rondanini Pietà’. This exhibition naturally connected with Milan Art Week, expanding the accessibility of art.

Salone Satellite: The Potential of Young Creators

The stage for designers under 35, Salone Satellite, once again captured the audience’s attention with astonishing creativity this year. Works that highlighted eco-friendliness and cultural reflection, such as the bark vase by Japanese designer Kazuki Nagasawa and the pleated fabric partition by Dutch artist Louis Marie, were selected as award winners.

This year’s Salone served as a testing ground for the long-term vision of integrating technology, art, and humanity. Evolving into a space not just for ‘showing’ but for ‘experiencing and thinking together’, the 2025 Salone del Mobile provided insights into the future direction of the design industry.

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Written by: Media Magazine Editorial Team | Venue: Rho Fiera Milano | Dates: April 2025