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Italian Design Day 2025 in Karachi Showcases Innovation and Sustainability

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The Consulate of Italy in Karachi marked the 9th edition of Italian Design Day (IDD) 2025, an initiative by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the role of design in addressing social and environmental challenges. This year’s theme, “Inequalities: Design for a Better Life,” aligns with the Triennale di Milano International Exhibition, reinforcing design’s impact on global well-being.

Diplomatic Insights & Vision

Italian Consul in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, welcomed attendees, stressing design’s transformative role in reducing inequalities. He emphasized Italy’s “Diplomacy for Growth” initiative, led by Minister Antonio Tajani, which promotes Italian design as a global symbol of excellence and innovation.

Pakistan Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2025

The event unveiled an exclusive preview of Pakistan’s Pavilion at the Venice Biennale for Architecture 2025. Presented by Coalesce Design Studio and MAS Architects, the exhibit, titled “Fragile Systems,” explores the impact of climate change and social disparities on urban development, advocating for a sustainable, culturally rooted architectural approach.

Showcasing Italian Excellence in Pakistan

In collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Development Committee, leading Italian brands presented state-of-the-art design solutions, including:

  • Axis Design Studios
  • Best Board Industries
  • Novacolor by Innovators
  • S. Abdullah
  • Natuzzi Italia (represented by Salmis Luxury Interiors)

These firms introduced innovative materials and designs aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s urban landscape.

Historical Photography Exhibition

A special exhibition, “Photography for Lifetime Achievement,” showcased works by Italian photographers over the past two decades. The display honored recipients of the Compasso d’Oro Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating photography’s role in shaping the global perception of Italian design.

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