A Fusion of Innovation and Tradition from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

From April 6th to 13th, 2025, "Tactile Baltics" will present the best of contemporary Baltic design at MoscaPartners Variations during Milano Design Week. Hosted at the historic Palazzo Litta in Milan, this exhibition highlights the innovative spirit, craft heritage, and cultural storytelling from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to a global audience.

L to R - Annike Laigo, Ēter, Dace Sūna, Myceen and Paulina Vasiliauskaitė

21 Designers Presenting Tactile and Experiential Design

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of works, including furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware, craft, and collectible design. Twenty-one designers will showcase their commitment to material experimentation, sustainability, and circular design principles. With a focus on tactility, visitors are invited to explore the textures and sensations of design, offering a multisensory experience that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.

Annike Laigo, Standard, Kertu Liisa Lepik (Estonia)

Liepa Marija Gradauskaitė (Lithuania)

Studio Sarmīte (Latvia)

Maarja Mäemets (Estonia

L to R - Heiter X, Artis Nīmanis and Mantas Lesauskas

Key Themes

• Circular Design: Emphasizing sustainable and responsible design practices.
• Reuse of Industrial Waste: Transforming materials into functional and meaningful objects.
• Material Experimentation: Discovering new combinations and applications of natural and recycled materials.

Featured Designers & Brands

• Estonia: Standard, Maarja Mäemets, Kertu Liisa Lepik, Heiter X, Annike Laigo, Myceen, Estonian Academy of Arts (Teresa RA)
• Latvia: Gateris Works, Ēter, Dace Sūna, Studio Sarmīte, Artis Nīmanis, Emma Sofia, Boterra
• Lithuania: Mantas Lesauskas, Vilius Dringelis, Marija Puipaitė, Liepa Marija Gradauskaitė, Paulina Vasiliauskaitė, Ieva Baranauskaitė & Rūta Palionytė, Liucija Kostiva

Curator's Statement

Dita Danosa, Project Lead and Head of the Latvian Design Centre, states: "Tactile Baltics is more than an exhibition—it’s a statement on the future of design. By blending heritage techniques with contemporary innovation, Baltic designers are redefining how we interact with materials, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Milano Design Week and MoscaPartners Variations provide the perfect platform to showcase the Baltic region’s creative force, where tradition meets the unexpected, and innovation is felt as much as seen."