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

Open Design Italia Selected presents a selection of top designers in Open Design Italia 2010 edition.

"Selected" is a new event designed to wait for the 2012 event and reward with a showcase, both the designers participating in the first edition of the Open Design Italia, who believe in a new exhibition of international significance, as well as sector companies wishing to invest in this new small series design choice.

Open Design Italia Selected also wants to talk about the growth of the most published and award-winning designers in the first edition by showcasing the research concerning national and international self-production having taken place during the year.

Open Design Italia Selected continues to maintain a dual-center of gravity: Bologna and Modena.The geographical and cultural centrality of the two cities is essential to highlighting area products and showcasing them to the whole European Union.

This year the featured city, Bologna will host a typical exhibition moment, which is the trade fair, and the day dedicated to the presentation of the new 2012 Open Design Italia Competition.During the month of November, debates, workshops and special events will be organized in the two cities.

Visit the website later this year for more details and surprises about the event.