Italian design remains a leader in Europe in terms of revenue (19.8% of the EU, 6.3 billion euros) and number of employees (19.8%). Italy stands out for its strong connection between design and the "Made in Italy" brand, with a significant presence in the furniture, fashion, and mechanics sectors. The integration of artificial intelligence in the s...

If you could close your eyes and picture the perfect chair—four-legged, light, impossibly sturdy, elegant but without trying too hard—it would be the Chiavarina. No excess, no frills, just a chair distilled into its purest form. And while it may seem like the unassuming workhorse of countless dining rooms, for over 200 years, the chair has been the...

The College of Architecture and Planning hosts a variety of exhibitions each year, providing opportunities to showcase student work, faculty research, and the work of prominent architects, educators, and historians. CAP hosts exhibitions that illuminate architectural histories, explore emerging practices, and supplement classroom curriculum, thereb...

Vietri sul Mare is a small town in southern Italy, along the Amalfi Coast. Located just about three miles to the east of Salerno, it is considered the gateway to one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world. Unlike its more glamorous neighbors such as Positano and Amalfi, Vietri sul Mare has a quieter charm, paired with a strong local...

Milan, a global hub of fashion and finance, increasingly asserts itself as a leading center for architecture and design. Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural scene, attracting both established and emerging creative talent. Additionally, Milan is home to esteemed educational institutions recognized for their focus...

“Italy in 10 Selfies” every year tells about some of the country's records, often little-known or underestimated ones, that determine the features of an economy that is more human-oriented and, therefore, more promising for the future. The work provides data that highlights how, thanks to the process of qualitative transformation of the national pr...

The furniture sector is a strong point and a flagship of the Italian Design system. The most recent available data, processed by the FederlegnoArredo Study Center based on Istat data, confirm the resilience and stability of the sector. In 2024, the sector closed with a production turnover of 51.6 billion euros, showing a decline of 3.1%, a decrease...

You know you’re dealing with something special when a company has been around for over six centuries. That’s the case with Camuffo, the world’s oldest shipyard, making boats since 1438. It all began under the Venetian Republic, when the Camuffo family operated in Candia (modern-day Heraklion, Crete). As the political climate shifted with the rise o...

Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible! Rome Fiumicino airport is the best in Europe for the 8th consecutive year Renewable energy: Italy is fourth in the world among the largest markets for network development projects Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia is the Italian Capital of Culture 2027 La Sapienza University of Rome is...

Superyachts are driving the Italian nautical industry, which maintains its global leadership in the segment of units over 24 meters, with 572 yachts under construction out of a total of 1,138. Italy represents more than half of the global orders, with a share of 50.3%.   At the top of the world are the four champions of Made in Italy: Azimut-B...