This year, due to an unpredictable and puzzling pandemic, we have to set aside these essential appointments. Nevertheless, companies are moving forward with their research and their production, ready to grasp the first opportunity to physically display their new creations in public. They continue to communicate, to let people know they are operative and active, and committed more than ever to following their path of international growth that brings the value of Made in Italy to a worldwide audience.
As Francesco Morace emphasizes in this issue, the Italian System – especially in the design industry – can become an antidote: a strong point capable of reinforcing the immune system, wagering on uniqueness, creativity and distinctive style, continuing to meet challenges in terms of ethical and aesthetic quality. It can be the solution to restore the chain of trust that has been interrupted by the health crisis. But it can also be an opportunity to get back to substance, and to the great tradition of Italian design.
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