Notable Installations at Milan Design Week 2026 Highlight Architectural and Brand Collaborations

Milan design week 2026, running from 20 to 26 April 2026 in Milan, Italy, features hundreds of installations and events, with Dezeen highlighting eight must-see projects. A pink labyrinth by Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh and a full-scale modular house based on Charles and Ray Eames' mid-century modern home are among the key attractions. Inflatable installations for car company Skoda and furniture brand USM, along with a bright orange space by British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori for Veuve Clicquot, showcase brand collaborations. Other notable works include a sweeping floor installation for Louis Vuitton, a pavilion by architect Kulapat Yantrasast for Uzbekistan's debut, and an installation marking Aesop's first lamp launch. Additional coverage mentions IKEA's inflatable chair launch, an interview with Kelly Wearstler, and a collaboration between Labubu-creator Kasing Lung and USM. The event is considered the world's most significant design gathering, with Dezeen providing on-the-ground reporting and an online dispatch.