SQUARE 2026
SQUARE is an exhibition dedicated to the collaboration between design and manufacturing, aiming to introduce emerging design brands and manufacturers that emphasize creativity and quality to the global market. We believe that good design is a universal language, capable of creating new expressive possibilities even in challenging environments.
Programs
Exclusive Partner
SQUARE aims to promote collaborative innovation between design and manufacturing, we select representative brands which share and practice this value outstandingly as this year's "Exclusive Partners." We believe the brands and manufacturers who understand and respect the value of design, will be an important force in driving the further fostering of industry.
Contributor
Contributor Section pays attention to brands who are steadfastly moving forward together with design. SQUARE hopes to grow together with them on the global stage.
Newcomer
Newcomer Section is dedicated to discovering emerging brands with excellent creativity but have not been widely recognised yet. We hope that SQUARE as a platform can support these "newcomers" in attaching their full potential and broader opportunities.
Special Features
ACTIVITIES
PRESS DAY
19 April 2026 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pmSQUARE DESIGNER NIGHT
23 April 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmVENUE
Casello 11, Porta Nuova
Piazzale Principessa Clotilde 11, Milan, Italy
Public Opening: 20 - 26 April 2026 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (Early closing on 23 April at 5:00 pm)
SQUARE & FRIENDS
Founder & Curator
Qili Chen
Communication Director / insdim design office
Art Direction
Sean Yo-Yo (insdim design office)
Exterior Installation Architect
STUDIO8 ARCHITECTS
Spatial Arrangement
Chao Jie
DOJO Design
Space Display
DOJO Field Design
Graphic Design
Joeson Tian
Pintokuru Comics
Lucinda Zhang
Project Management Consultant
Junrao Wang
Karyna Thapa
Photography
Alejandro Ramirez
Special Thanks
Li Jun
Katie Yao
Byron Li (Order Studio)
Qian Jiang (Studio Dejawu)
2026 Exclusive Partner Brand
2026 Contributor Brand
2026 Newcomer Brand
Art Direction
Exterior Installation Architect
Installation Development, Production & Setup, Lighting
Spatial & Graphic
Catering Support
