VOICED: Eye on design at world mega-fair in Milan

The Milan Design Fair showcases daring and intellectual furniture designs. This year, the global recession has made previously expensive designs more affordable. The fair highlights design as a political act, emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility. The line between indoor and outdoor spaces is blurring, with eco-friendly practices becoming standard. The future of design is expected to integrate eco-friendliness into all products, proving that cutting-edge design can be both innovative and sustainable.

What is a notable change in the Milan Design Fair this year?

• The designs are more traditional.

• The prices have increased significantly.

• The designs are more affordable due to the global recession.

• The fair is not focusing on furniture this year.

How is design being used as a political act at the fair?

• By focusing on traditional craftsmanship.

• By incorporating political slogans into designs.

• By using design to express different visions and environmental concerns.

• By avoiding any political themes.

What trend is becoming evident in the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces?

• The line between them is becoming increasingly blurred.

• Indoor spaces are being minimized.

• Outdoor spaces are being eliminated.

• They are becoming more distinct.

What eco-friendly practice is highlighted by a specific brand at the fair?

• Manufacturing with high CO2 emissions.

• Using only recycled materials for furniture.

• Recycling sawdust as fuel for their factory.

• Avoiding any form of recycling.

What does the Milan Furniture show demonstrate about cutting-edge design?

• It must always be expensive.

• It cannot be environmentally friendly.

• It can be both innovative and eco-friendly.

• It should avoid modern aesthetics.