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OpenDesignItalia Selected

Open Design Italia Selected is the trade show that promotes the practice of self-production, highlighting its potential and stimulating collaborations between designers, enterprises and craftsmen of the area.

 

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november 20 - selection of the best projects of Open Design Italia Selected

1st Prize - LANZAVECCHIA +WAI: for the clear production logic and functionality

2nd Prize - ACQUACALDA: for the intelligent simplicity and the care regarding everyday objects and practices

3rd Prize - GAETANO DI GREGORIO: for the interpretation of traditional techniques through new sensorial and esthetic potentials

Special mention to:

Arkimera: for turning traditional objects into contemporary products, starting with the materials
Giulia Ciuoli: for the different approach to craftmanship, which mixes traditional know-how and local fabric patterns
Nicolas Cheng: for the balances and poetic way of combining materials

November 16 - Aperitif in the studies

From 6 PM thirteen grafic, architecture and design studies from Bologna open their doors to installations and performances, strictly free entry

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First event November 11: "Open ateliers" from 6.30 PM

november 9 - Press conference

Presentation of Open Design Italia Selected
Wednesday November 9 2011 - 11.00 AM
Sala Savonuzzi - Palazzo D'Accursio, Piazza Maggiore, 6 - Bologna

Speakers:
Elena Santi, creator and art director
Giorgia Boldrini, Municipality of Bologna
Cristina Breviglieri, Cna of Bologna