The 10th Italian Design Day took place in the capital, dedicated to the theme “Re-Design: Regenerating spaces, objects, ideas and relationships,” the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine reported on its Facebook page.
“Design is a distinctive expression of Italian quality and an effective tool for meeting the growing demand of the Ukrainian market,” said Italy’s Ambassador to Ukraine Carlo Formosa.
The event was held at Taryan Towers. It brought together more than 150 representatives of Ukrainian and Italian institutions, businesses, and creative industries.
Among the participants was Ukraine’s Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Oleksii Sobolev, as well as representatives of leading Ukrainian institutions.
The main focus of the event was on architecture, design, and post-war reconstruction. The Italian side was represented by “Design Ambassador” Luca Trippetti, who presented a vision of cooperation in the woodworking and furniture industries in Ukraine. Designer Carlo Colombo also joined the event online.
As part of the program, the exhibition “Città in scena” was presented, dedicated to urban regeneration and sustainable development projects.
The embassy noted that the event took place amid growing interest in Made in Italy, particularly in the design and furniture sectors.
Italian Design Day is an international initiative aimed at developing cooperation in the fields of design, architecture, and creative industries.
