Master of Italian design, Fabio Novembre explains the need for a humanistic global perspective, and the secret to the pursuit of happiness.
Synonymous with style, Italian design has never been more relevant or compelling. And its brand of thinking is represented by the inimitable Fabio Novembre, Italy’s Design Ambassador to the UAE for the second edition of Dubai’s ‘The Night of Italian Design.’
The focus this year was on sustainability, including the research of eco-friendly solutions in architectural design, the development of recycling practices and the use of discarded materials.
Sponsored by the Embassy of Italy to the UAE, the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai and the Italian Trade Agency in Dubai, in collaboration with host Dubai Design District at d3, it featured 22 showrooms representing more than 100 coveted Italian brands.
Known for his magical thinking, Novembre’s keynote address captured the attention and imagination of an overflowing eager and devoted audience.
Both passionate and thoughtful, Novembre has a lack of pretention that’s often missing from those who seek his level of success on an international scale. Constantly designing for top brands – including Kartell, Stuart Weitzman, Driade and Cappellini – as well on enviable special projects such as the Lamborghini campus in Bologna and AC Milan’s headquarters, he’s remarkably grounded and is constantly looking for connections.
“Dubai is such a visionary place; I love it for that,” he says. “And that’s why Italians love Dubai, because we are visionaries too. Our minds are already connected.”
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