Celebrating excellence in design and innovation
On June 20th, the ADI Design Museum in Milan hosted the award ceremony for the XXVIII edition of the Compasso d’Oro, one of the most prestigious honors in the world of design. The evening, hosted by journalist and television commentator Claudia Conte, saw the participation of institutional figures such as the President of the Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana, and the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, along with Luciano Galimberti, President of ADI, and Umberto Cabini, President of the ADI Compasso d’Oro Collection Foundation.
Twenty Compasso d’Oro awards were presented, with special career recognition for nine Italian and two international personalities, in acknowledgment and admiration for their contributions to the field of design. Additionally, three awards were given to long seller products, all resulting from the work of the legendary Gio Ponti.
The jury also awarded 39 Honorable Mentions and, for the Targa Giovani, recognized three projects and nine certificates to students from Italian design universities. A total of 311 products were included in the event catalog.
Among the winners, several brands and personalities associated with permanent design showrooms in the Brera district stood out, continuing to represent a reference point for enthusiasts and professionals, exemplifying the best of Italian design.
Detailed overview:
Davide Groppi
ANIMA
Comapny: Davide Groppi
Design: Davide Groppi, Giorgio Rava
Category: Lighting fixture
Showroom in Brera: Davide Groppi – Via Manzoni, 38
The reduction of thicknesses and material used is combined with an idea of expressiveness capable of satisfying genuine requests for coming into contact with the transcendental nature of a public that is increasingly bombarded by trivializing messages.
Magis
COSTUME
Comapny: Magis
Design: Stefan Diez
Category: Home Furnishings and Accessories
Showroom in Brera: Magis – Corso G. Garibaldi, 77
An innovative production process applied to a mature market sector has generated new areas of use for the public, who are increasingly responsible and aware in terms of sustainability issues over time.
Viabizzuno
FIGAROQUA FIGAROLÀ
Comapny: Viabizzuno
Design: Paolo Rizzatto, marionanni
Category: Lighting fixture
Showroom in Brera: Viabizzuno – Via Solferino, 18
A single lamp for every possible lighting scenario within a living environment: a simple system of cables and counterweights guarantees flexibility in positioning a single light source which becomes the guiding and characteristic element of each space.
Talenti
MRX
Comapny: Talenti
Design: Marco Acerbis
Category: Home Furnishings and Accessories
Showroom in Brera: Talenti Milano Flagship Store – Via Manzoni, 11
A new type of architectural accessory with a range of conformations including portal and gazebo, designed for the comfort of outdoor living spaces and which can be used as an element for organising spaces as well as providing an efficient functional response to the need for shade.
Roberto Gavazzi
Compasso d’Oro Career Award
CEO and President of group Boffi | DePadova
Showroom in Brera: Boffi – Via Solferino, 11 | DePadova – Via Manzoni, 17
A career able to combine the rigour of economic disciplines with a passion for the world of design. A path that has unfolded over time on the international scene without ever losing sight of belonging to the Made in Italy system. An educated and deeply curious character, he has been able to promote original and often unusual personalities and experiences, enriching the value of Italian design.
Piero Lissoni
Compasso d’Oro Career Award
Architect and designer
Studio in Brera: Lissoni & Partners – Via Goito, 9
A career marked by modernism, a path dedicated to coherence and method, capable of offering reassuring and measured visions combined with stimulating poetry. His career has been able to explore and unite different design disciplines, restoring the idea of the unity of creative action.
Gio Ponti per Molteni&C – Products D.154.2
Compasso d’Oro Career Award – Products
Architect and designer
Showroom in Brera: Molteni&C Boutique – Via Solferino angolo Via Pontaccio
With the D.154.2 armchair, Gio Ponti explored the design for the furnishings of an international private client. Far from the Italian domestic tradition, this armchair was developed using then innovative materials, and became a manifesto for a new idea of comfort.
During the ceremony, a new edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award was announced, to be launched in September and open to designers from countries participating in the Expo. The event will conclude with an exhibition of the winners at the Italian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, as anticipated by Elena Sgarbi, Deputy Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Furthermore, homage was paid to recently deceased figures who left an indelible mark on the culture of design, such as Manlio Armellini, Gaetano Pesce, and Italo Rota, with the presentation of a special plaque.
The evening concluded with the inauguration of an exhibition at the ADI Design Museum, which will remain open until September 15. The exhibition project is curated by Perla Gianni Falvo and Carlo Malerba, with the graphic design of the catalog by Giulia Peretti and Silvia Recalcati (Paffi). The exhibition includes 174 products participating in the 2024 edition, offering a comprehensive overview of contemporary design excellence.
The celebration finally saw a moment of festivity, accompanied by the DJ set of Valentina Sound and live saxophone by Luigi Gargano, creating an atmosphere of conviviality and celebration of Italian design.
The Compasso d’Oro remains a beacon in the world design landscape, awarding innovation, creativity, and excellence.
