Mumbai, May 13: where objects, spaces, and digital systems evolve into responsive, interconnected environments. This showcase explores design innovation through the convergence of technology, nature, and the human experience through projects developed in collaboration with prominent international brands such as Alessi, Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, L’Astro, Jaipur Rugs, Rivatelier, and The Italian Institute of Technology. The programme features a dual-track exhibition schedule, with presentations hosted both at the school’s headquarters and across several key landmarks throughout the city.
Starting April 15th, the school’s campus at via Cerva, 24 will transform into a gallery showcasing student and alumni talent through four distinct exhibitions. “Soul of Space,” created in collaboration with Poltrona Frau, features total living proposals from Master’s students in Interior Design and Luxury Boutique Hotel Interior Design. Undergraduate Product Design students contribute “Outside” in partnership with RivAtelier, a project aimed at redefining the meaning of outdoor living. Additionally, alumni from the IM Prisma Project will present “Crystal Dialogues” with L’Astro, transforming furniture into tactile emotional experiences, while “Seamless Singularities” highlights a curated selection of the best undergraduate projects across various design disciplines alongside an immersive innovation installation.
From April 20th, the exhibition extends into the city’s most iconic hubs. Superstudio Più will host the visionary “Domestic Oracles” exhibition in collaboration with Alessi and the Italian Institute of Technology, while Superstudio Maxi showcases “Future City: Cap Club & Cap Spa” with Cappellini, focusing on urban wellness and leisure. The Salone Satellite will host “The Sense of the Future,” a global dialogue featuring projects from Istituto Marangoni campuses in Milan, London, Mumbai, and Dubai. To celebrate the school’s legacy, the “I’M Design Alumni” initiative will map former students exhibiting their independent work at key locations across Milan.
India was well represented at Istituto Marangoni’s Milano Design Week 2026 celebrations with works from the following students in the following categories:
Award Winners at Design Awakens 2026
MA Product and Furniture Design
- Arihant Kothari
- Vaishnavi Chavan
BA Product Design
- Caahiil C Menezes
Master Interior Design
- Avi Arora
IM Milano Design School
- Arihant Kothari
“Design Awakens” continues to serve as an important platform for students to showcase how design can bridge the digital and natural worlds. Through collaborations with industry leaders, Istituto Marangoni empowers students to shape the future of human interaction with their surroundings. Further information, including maps, key visuals, and event updates, is available on the official website of Istituto Marangoni.