Date

01 May 2022

As a lifelong observer of the world around him, Gabriele is driven by the comprehensive nature of design and a desire to ignite meaningful interaction between product and consumer. 

Gabriele Chiave knows no boundaries. After Studying industrial design at the IED in Milan, he worked in Marc Sadler Studio and the IS European Design Center. These experiences helped Gabriele master the subtle nuances and delightful balance between form and function, industry and art, structure and experimentation. Gabriele triggers these foundations at Marcel Wanders, where he has worked for 15 years. Evolving to become Creative Director, he has overseen all projects in product and interior design, and art direction for some of the most renowned international design brands such as Kartell, Poliform, Moooi, Flos, Cappellini and many others. His ultimate professional adventure leads him to New York, where he is currently Vice President, Design creative director & innovation of The Estée Lauder Companies.

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15 October 2026

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13 October 2026

Public Spiritualism: rethinking public space through design

IED Milano hosts the danish artist Thomas Poulsen for the workshop Public Spiritualism addressed to 3rd year Product Design students.

07 September 2026

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25 February 2026

AD100 IED Alumni: a talk series with Architectural Digest

The protagonists are three alumni who have been included over the years in the prestigious AD selection. The series opens with Federica Biasi, followed by Francesco Meda and Studio Klass.

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Rural Futures at Class of 25 @ DDW

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