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IED sets up urban glitch camp turning milan design week into a global campus for students
- During Milan Design Week 2025, IED introduced the Glitch Camp, a communal space for young creatives, hosting 400 students from 45 nationalities.
- Under the theme Designing Togetherness, the camp aimed to foster real-world connections through design, dialogue, and community engagement.
- Students transformed a sports center into a vibrant campus, emphasizing design as a tool for the common good.
- The program, part of IED's DesignXCommons courses, showcased the role of design in societal relationships and urban spaces.
- The initiative focused on inclusivity, sustainability, and collective well-being, exemplifying design beyond aesthetics.
- Activities included upcycling workshops, breadmaking rituals, and sports events that promoted connection and collaboration.
- The camp provided a platform for international cultural exchange and networking among young designers during Milan Design Week.
- Collaborations with partners like IKEA, Bosch, and Ferrino underscored the camp's commitment to socially conscious design practices.
- The Glitch Camp demonstrated how design education can go beyond classrooms, shaping spaces and fostering community dialogue.
- By offering a diverse program of workshops, performances, and talks, the camp enriched the Milan design experience with inclusivity and shared cultural experiences.
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