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A free campsite for students at Design Week. IED sets it up at the Ex Macello in Milan

Un campeggio gratuito per studenti alla Design Week. Lo allestisce IED all’Ex Macello di Milano

IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) and the Fondazione Francesco Morelli have set up a free urban campsite, The Glitch Camp, at the Ex Macello in Milan to host 300 international design students during Milan Design Week. The camp, created in partnership with IKEA, provides accommodation, communal spaces, workshops, and social events, aiming to make the prestigious event more accessible.

The initiative highlights efforts to address inclusivity and affordability at major design festivals, while also serving as a preview of IED's future vision for a consolidated Milan campus dedicated to art and design. The project embodies principles of low-impact hospitality and circularity, with furnishings to be donated to a charity supporting women and children after the event closes.