Dolce & Gabbana Milan Design Week 2024

Dolce & Gabbana is set to showcase the work of eleven international designers during Milan Design Week 2024, marking the second consecutive year of this presentation.

Building on the vision of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to nurture emerging talent and promote the beauty of Italy, the second edition of Gen D – Designer Generation aims to create a lasting impact. This year, eleven designers under 40 from diverse countries, selected by curator Federica Sala, will gather at Via Broggi 19 in Milan to celebrate cultural diversity through the shared language of design. Their backgrounds and inspirations will come together to create a dynamic blend of styles and perspectives that bridges continents and traditions, offering a unique and captivating experience during Dolce & Gabbana Milan Design Week 2024.

10 Projects. 11 Designers

South African designer Thabisa Mjo and Chinese designer Mingyu Xu, with their respective creations, Wonderland and Dynamic Tension, skillfully merge their cultural heritage with Italian craftsmanship, crossing geographic boundaries. At the same time, Mexican designer Mestiz, through Mare Nostrum Fantasia, encapsulates the lively colors and essence of Mexican spirit.

Thabisa Mjo

Mingyu Xu

Mestiz

Chinese designer Jie Wu, with her creation A Journey, skillfully reimagines the traditions of her homeland, seeking to evoke joy through the interplay of colors, textures, shapes, and narrative. Meanwhile, South Korean designer Byungsub Kim explores the traditional mother-of-pearl inlay craftsmanship of his country with Ceramic Nacre.

Jie Wu

Byungsub Kim

Austrian visionary Lauris Gallée introduces his piece, Arcadia, which carries a subtle touch of irony, providing a fresh perspective on woodworking. Meanwhile, the innovative artist duo Touche-Touche, consisting of Carolin Giezner and Théo Demans, dares to challenge norms with their avant-garde project Me Terre Or, creating unique spaces that redefine human interaction.

Hannah Lim, a designer with both British and Singaporean heritage, draws from her varied cultural background. Her work, Chest of Flames, seamlessly integrates elements from both the UK and Singapore, resulting in a striking fusion of styles that sparks the imagination.

Lauris Gallée

Touche-Touche

Hannah Lim

Ella Bulley, a Ghanaian designer working in both London and Accra, explores her spiritual bond with the Ghanaian landscape through her piece Amlima Nu Wɔ Fɛ (My Magical Home). By incorporating natural elements that resonate with one another, she delves into the essence of Ghana's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Meanwhile, Turin-based designer Riccardo Cenedella's work, Whatever is at Hand, focuses on reclaimed materials. His emphasis on repurposing and recycling in design reflects a commitment to sustainability and innovation, demonstrating how creativity can be both environmentally conscious and aesthetically engaging.

Ella Bulley

Riccardo Cenedella

This year, designers once again had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italy's traditional craft techniques, unveiling the unique elements that define Made in Italy. This exploration fostered rich cultural exchanges and inspiration, leading to the production of remarkable creations that embody the essence of design, blending energy, artisanal craftsmanship, and innovation.