Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design

In celebration of the Italian Design Day, the Consulate General of Italy in New York and Archiproducts – the global network for architecture, design, and construction – present “Origins – The Heritage of Italian Design”, a special event, part of the Italian Design Week. Since its founding by four Italian professionals, Archiproducts has been a driving force behind the global promotion of international design.
The talk will be dedicated to the uniqueness and enduring strength of Made in Italy design worldwide and will celebrate Archiproducts 25th anniversary.

Origins will spotlight the stories of Italian entrepreneurs whose family legacies have shaped and preserved the identity of Italian design, alongside New York-based architectural studios that often choose Italian brands for their global projects—highlighting the deep and long standing relationship between Italian design excellence and the American design community.

The United States, and New York in particular, have long embraced the values of Made in Italy, recognizing its unmatched combination of style, innovation, and craftsmanship. Italian design continues to be a key reference point in the American market, influencing high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. This event will underscore that enduring connection and explore how it can evolve in today’s dynamic, design-driven economy.

This talk will explore personal narratives and shared values that have made Made in Italy synonymous with excellence—reinterpreted through a global lens to foster continued success in the international market, with a special focus on its strong positioning in the U.S.

Introduction:

Fabrizio Di Michele | Consul General of Italy in New York

Roberto Palomba | Architect and Designer – Co-Founder – Palomba Serafini Associati – Italian Design Day 2025 Testimonial

Enzo Maiorano | Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer – Archiproducts

Panelists:

Gabriele Salvatori | CEO – Salvatori

Pasquale Junior Natuzzi | Head of Project Division – Natuzzi

Eleonore Cavalli | Art Director & Co-Founder – Visionnaire

Laura Anzani | President & CEO – Poliform USA

Matthew Grzywinski | Principal – Grzywinski + Pons

Michael K. Chen | Principal – MKCA // MICHAEL K. CHEN ARCHITECTURE

Moderator: Gabriel Zangari | Designer & Co-Founder – Salotto NYC

About Archiproducts

Archiproducts.com is the world’s largest architecture and design platform, with over 80 million sessions per year and a global community of 4 million professionals.

Founded in 2000, Archiproducts was born out of a vision to bring the building and design industry online through a digital catalog, lead generation tools, editorial platform.

For 25 years, Archiproducts has been a leader in design innovation, and Origins is a tribute to the companies and people that have journeyed with us from the beginning.