THE GLITCH CAMP by IED

After the first edition that demonstrated how urban camping is a format that appeals to young people at major international events, the Istituto Europeo di Design is back with The Glitch Camp, the first free urban camping for students from all over the world in Milan during Design Week. Last years’ experience illustrated the importance of making Milan a more accessible city for as many young people as possible in the week of the Salone del Mobile. This is the reasoning behind the new edition of The Glitch Camp which doubles the number of places available - hosting up to 500 university students free of charge - again within the spaces of the “Enrico Cappelli” Sports Centre managed by Milanosport SSD S.p.A. Moreover, thanks to the partnership with BASE Milano, The Glitch Camp will also welcome young designers on the terrace of the Cultural Centre in Via Tortona, where the fifth edition of We Will Design, the Design Week at BASE, will be held.

As a result of the collaboration with the Municipality of Milan and Milanosport, the large football pitch at the ‘Enrico Cappelli’ Sports Centre - Milanosport SSD S.p.A. will be set up as a campsite. The glitchers will use a campsite equipped with Ferrino tents designed specifically for outdoor activities, such as trekking and camping. Each tent will be supplied with a set of IKEA, products, designed to ensure a comfortable night's sleep and allow visitors to make the most of the busy days spent visiting the Fuorisalone. This year, the outdoor and indoor communal spaces, allocated to the camp's daily moments of sharing and fun, will be designed and created by IED students from the Two-Year Master’s Program with the support of IKEA experts, with a focus on the use of second-hand furniture, in line with the brand's commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. 

The week in which The Glitch Camp is running will also be punctuated by the Public Program Designing Togetherness - proposed by the Francesco Morelli Foundation and designed by the School of the Two-Year Master’s Program in partnership with BASE Milano - which will feature a series of workshops, sports and wellness activities, social events and cultural activities.

The 2025 edition of The Glitch Camp was also organized with the support of Piano B, an agency actively engaged in reducing the environmental impact of events through the development of new creativity and sustainable production. This approach resulted in a series of partnerships with brand partners to offer glitchers a unique experience.

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Milano Design Week

Main sponsor: IKEA Italy

The Glitch Camp is powered by Ferrino

Production partner: Piano B

Media partner: Fuorisalone.it

Cultural partner: BASE Milano

Sponsors: Ferrarini, Eroica