Milan Design Week Podcast Debates Craft vs. Luxury
During the 2026 Milan Design Week, the eighth episode of the Room For Dreams podcast was recorded live, hosted by Claire Brodka. The discussion, themed "The Luxury of Purpose," featured panelists Priyanka Mehra, Simran Boparai, Ashmit Singh Alag, and Adreesh Chakraborty. The conversation highlighted the distinction between private luxury and public civic luxury, emphasizing the importance of local craftsmanship and handmade details in contrast to mass production. The event was produced in collaboration with INDX|GLOBAL, showcasing the evolving landscape of design in Milan, Italy.
Key facts
- Recorded live at Milan Design Week 2026
- Eighth episode of Room For Dreams podcast
- Theme: 'The Luxury of Purpose'
- Host: Claire Brodka
- Panelists: Priyanka Mehra, Simran Boparai, Ashmit Singh Alag, Adreesh Chakraborty
- Produced in cooperation with INDX|GLOBAL
- Discussion contrasted private luxury vs. public civic luxury
- Emphasis on local craftsmanship and handmade details over mass production
Entities
Artists
- Priyanka Mehra
- Simran Boparai
- Ashmit Singh Alag
- Adreesh Chakraborty
- Claire Brodka
Institutions
- INDX|GLOBAL
- PS Design
- Simran Boparai Archtelier
- Transform Design
- The Earth Home
- Room For Dreams
- designboom
- Milan Design Week
Locations
- Milan
- Italy