In Milano during Design Week? Pop in at IED!
From 7 to 11 June we will be TAKING YOU BEYOND, the unmissable IED Alumni Event at Fuorisalone in via Amatore Sciesa 4.
Interviews, music, performances, meetings with famous alumni and the now legendary Roadshow are just some of the proposals designed to welcome and make former students from the 12 IED locations around the world feel at home during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
An event within the event not to be missed to meet, network, and exchange ideas in true IED Alumni spirit!
During one of the most important international events in the world of design, the IED Alumni Community meets in Milan in the IED headquarters in via Sciesa, right in the heart of the city. A van, symbolizing the network of relationships that is born in the classrooms and continues to live and grow, becomes the heart of the event in that will enhance the IED Alumni world in all its aspects.
While for IED Alumni it will be like coming home to meet old friends, for those who want to visit the location it will be an opportunity to meet a lively and brilliant community, since activities and performances will be open to the public.
The program of extremely varied events, and will revolve around the IED Alumni branded van, involving all the participants in a circuit full of stimuli and initiatives, thanks also to the presence of prominent figures from the world of fashion, and design, as well as our media partner Radio Raheem, that will liven up every day with live interviews of famous alumni.
An intriguing series of events from June 7
What will be going on during the Milan Design Week at the IED headquarters in via Sciesa?
A lounge set up by IED Alumni from all 12 locations will be offer refreshments and networking opportunities for former students. Because those who studied in IED always feel at home in our campuses.
Radio Raheem will do live interviews with successful IED alumni between 4 pm and 5 pm.
The guests will be:
- Matthieu Aquino - Vice President, Global Foods Design, Brand Experience & Licensing per PepsiCo
- Rebecca Baglini - Celebrity Stylist, fresh from her success at Eurovision 2022
- Emiliano Ponzi - one of the most famous contemporary Italian illustrators, author of the official poster of the 2022 Salone
- Francesco Meda - Designer and one of the AD100/2022
- Federigo Gabellieri - Creative Consultant, Art director at GQ Italy
- IlBaffogram - Artist
- Gildo Medina - Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer, esteemed by Taschen as one of the 100 best illustrators on the planet
- Italo Marseglia - Fashion Designer and Founder of his own brand
- Gabriele Chiave - Creative Director at Marcel Wanders Studio
- Dodo Arslan - Designer, esteemed by Taschen as one of the 90 top designers and firms worldwide
- Antonio Masciariello - Heritage Director at Versace
- Bianca del Balzo - Partner at WILL media
- Andrea Crespi - Artist
And many Others
More meetings and interviews with successful IED alumni will take place before 4 pm. Come and meet:
07 June:
- 10.30 am: Andrea Crespi - Contemporary Artist & Creative Director at Andrea Crespi Studio (Milano)
- 12 pm: Andrea Gemmiti - Founder of Feel the Studio (Milano)
- 12.30 pm: Bianca del Balzo - Head Of Operations & Partner at Will Media (Milano)
08 June:
- 12 pm: Luca Crescenzi - Co-Founder and Creative Director ar Crescenzi&Co (Milano)
- 12.30 pm: Nicola Garzetti - Videomaker at Dare Studio (Milano)
- 13:00 pm: Eddie Sears aka Rocket Penguin - Creative Director at Ultrarecords
- 14:30 pm: Simone Canova - Copywriter at Leagas Delaney
9 June:
- 3 pm: Vincenzo Pizzi - Musician, Producer, Sound Designer and owner of the independent label Pyteca
10 June:
- 3 pm: Davide Colla - Founder & Designer at 150UP (Milano)
11 June:
- 10.30 am: Attila Veress - Founder and Designer at Attila Veress Studio (Milano)
Why not attend The common thread, a live performance on sustainability and solidarity by Italo Marseglia, IED Roma alumnus, eclectic designer and founder of his fashion brand. He will produce 5 unique pieces with crochet technique together with the members of his maison de couture , using only recycled yarns donated by Manteco SpA. The pieces will be sold by La Milanesa boutique and the proceeds will be donated to UNHCR.
Don't miss the Taking You Beyond Celebration Party, a special Music Night with DJ Set on Thursday 9 June from 6.00 to 10.00 pm.
To participate in this musical evening, during which we will celebrate the winners of the PYTECA 4 IED Contest and launch the EP created from the collaboration between the label and IED Alumni, you will need an accreditation: write to [email protected] to get yours.
In addition, the event will host the Milan stage of the IED Alumni Roadshow which will welcome all those who want to take part and contribute, with the partecipation of various guests, and the opportunity to exchange opinions and network with other alumni.
Royal Unibrew is the official beverage partner of Taking You Beyond. Free drinks will be served every evening starting at 4.00 pm.
