An experimental research project

In a rapidly changing world, industrial design is facing new challenges. For the 2024 Milano Design Week, ECAL presents UPS – Under Pressure Solutions, an experimental research project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the furniture industry through the use of shape memory materials.

The exhibition shows the process and results of this exploration led by five industrial designers teaching at ECAL, as well as objects designed by Master Product Design students, revealing the innovative and creative potential of cellulose sponge.

Talk at Capsule PLAZA
Thursday 18.04 - 12:00
Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7, Milan 

Conversation with Camille Blin, Christophe Guberan, designers, Anniina Koivu, curator and Eduardo Altamirano Castro, Clémentine Merhebi, ECAL students.

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Access rules
Free entry

Location

Opening hours

Tue, April 16th 11:00-20:00
Wed, April 17th 11:00-20:00
Thu, April 18th 11:00-20:00
Fri, April 19th 11:00-20:00
Sat, April 20th 11:00-20:00
Sun, April 21st 11:00-16:00

Events

Monday, April 15th
16:00 - 17:00
Press preview
Free access
Thursday, April 18th
12:00 - 13:00
Conference
Free access

Exhibitors and companies

ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne

ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne is regularly ranked among the best art and design universities in the world. Its influence is attested by the success of its graduates, countless press articles and awards, important collaborations with brands, and a large number of exhibitions.