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Diesel and Iris Ceramica launch Reloaded ceramic surfaces at Milan design week

architecture-design · 2026-04-28

Iris Ceramica and Diesel have unveiled their Reloaded collaboration, a new ceramic surface collection overseen by Diesel creative director Glenn Martens. The collection includes the Dys Distressed Rug, inspired by antique carpets, and the Acid Majolica ceramic tile, which distorts traditional Portuguese majolica patterns for a contemporary effect. Products were presented at Milan design week. The tiles come in large slabs and small formats, customizable via Iris Ceramica's Design Your Slabs digital printing technology.

Key facts

  • Iris Ceramica partnered with Diesel for the Reloaded collection.
  • Creative director Glenn Martens oversaw the collaboration.
  • Two products launched: Dys Distressed Rug and Acid Majolica tile.
  • Acid Majolica is based on Portuguese majolica tiles with distorted patterns.
  • The collection was showcased at Milan design week.
  • Tiles are available in large slabs and small formats.
  • Customization is possible via Design Your Slabs technology.
  • The collaboration blends craftsmanship with pop and fashion influences.

Entities

Artists

  • Glenn Martens

Institutions

  • Iris Ceramica
  • Diesel
  • Dezeen

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy

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