The Economics of Happiness is a film I’m looking forward to in 2011. Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick and John Page are the filmmakers. The film synopsis and trailer present a clear idea about the sense of well-being: life is becoming…
Felicity – change your city change your life
The primary objective of the International Graphic Competition Felicity – change your city change your life is to promote a debate about life in the city and how to improve the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Five issues were addressed: the…
Asumaison, a different way to shop and socialise in the city
Asuman is a Milan based stylist and artisan. A year ago, she started Asumaison, a different way of shopping and socialising. The philosophy of Asumaison is based on alternative models of shopping, a kind of reaction against the industrial scale…
Bringing Local Villages in Italy Back to Life by Vanessa Uvoni
Albergo Diffuso is an Italian model of hospitality and a sustainable concept for territory development. Its main objective is to bring local villages and towns back to life by renovating existing structures, involving residents and using local products. The Albergo Diffuso means…
BEER BOTTLES nei luoghi pubblici
BEER BOTTLES nei luoghi pubblici is a design research project, and an International Design Competition investigating social and environmental degradations in public spaces due to the problem of glass bottles being left and broken during public events. It is a common problem of many…
System Reload Milan
System Reload Milan is the first grassroots, eco-design event engaging Milan Design Week public and the wider international design community through lectures, talks and workshops about sustainable design. It is held on the 18th and 19th of April at the Fabbrica del Vapore in…