# Interconnected Design Retrospectives The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-system References: [internationalbusinessnews](https://internationalbusinessnews.co.uk/interdependence-the-design-system-of-politecnico-di-milano-at-the-milan-design-week-2024/)  The Polimi Design System, which encompasses the School of Design, the [Department of Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck), and POLI.Design, introduces "INTERDEPENDENCE - designing relationships" at Milan Design Week 2024. This initiative showcases projects from Politecnico and around 50 international design universities. The curated segment seeks to promote reflection on the role of design in interconnected relationships, emphasizing cooperation, collaboration, and shared responsibilities. The Polimi Design System's INTERDEPENDENCE event spans multiple venues across Milan, including Fabbrica del Vapore, [Campus Bovisa Durando](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bard-college), and Salone Satellite. It is comprised of exhibitions, performances, and workshops. At Fabbrica del Vapore, exhibitions, performances, and workshops. At Fabbrica del Vapore, for example, an international exhibition merges projects from [Politecnico di Milano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-smarin) with those from design universities worldwide. The thematic exploration covers diverse aspects such as ecology, economics, culture, technology, politics, well-being, commons, and food resources. Image Credit: Polimi Design System ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interconnected Design Trends:** Innovative design approaches emphasizing interconnected relationships and shared responsibilities. - **Collaborative Design Initiatives:** Projects showcasing cooperation and collaboration between international design universities. - **Thematic Exploration Diversity:** Exploration of multiple facets like ecology, technology, and culture within design contexts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design Education:** Opportunities for educational institutions to implement collaborative design programs focusing on interconnected relationships. - **Exhibition and Event Management:** Innovative event planning strategies for showcasing diverse design projects from global universities. - **Sustainability and Well-being:** Integration of thematic explorations in design to address issues related to ecology, economics, and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Design Programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-programming.md) - [Anniversary Design Festival Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-design-group.md) - [Immersive Material Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3daysofdesign-2025.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Design Exhibitins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd.md) - [Circular Design-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-domino-act.md) - [Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-series.md) - [Industrial Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-burger.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md) - [Lightness-Emphasizing Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alberto-meda.md)