MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 15, 2025--
KUKA Home, a world-renowned Chinese home furnishing brand, made a striking impression at this year's Milan Design Week. Showcasing a unique design philosophy that harmoniously blends Eastern wisdom with modern aesthetics and functionality, KUKA Home captivated audiences at one of the world’s most prestigious design events—highlighting the creativity and growing influence of China’s home furnishing industry.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250414373649/en/
The event is being framed not merely as an installation presentation or product exhibition, but as a "cultural bridge program," underscoring its function in fostering cross-cultural exchanges that transcend traditional showcase models.
By participating in Milan Design Week, KUKA Home is helping elevate Chinese creativity to the global stage, facilitating a mutual exchange of cultural and aesthetic perspectives between East and West. This shift signifies a transition from "Made in China" to "Designed by China." KUKA Home showcased its design-driven strategy through a series of impactful events. Collaborating with an acclaimed Chinese designer, the brand unveiled an art installation titled Gift, a poetic expression of harmony between humanity and nature—core tenets of Chinese design philosophy. This initiative exemplified KUKA Home’s commitment to supporting Chinese designers on the global stage.
Another highlight was the “Design Without Borders – China & Europe Design Talk,” which brought together prominent designers from around the world to explore the fusion of Eastern and Western design trends. The event culminated in the launch of KUKA DESIGN, a bold new concept that embraces global collaboration to create better living experiences through design.
KUKA Home also introduced standout high-end products: Moon Bay and Beloved One etc. Inspired by the phases of the moon, Moon Bay features elegant, wave-like backrest lines that evoke tranquility and spiritual comfort. Beloved One, crafted from ultra-thick premium cowhide with refined edge detailing, embodies understated luxury and exceptional craftsmanship.
With its compelling presence in Milan, KUKA Home is proving that Chinese brands are not only manufacturing powerhouses but also leaders in global design innovation. By reinterpreting Oriental aesthetics with contemporary flair, KUKA Home is forging a bold new chapter for Chinese home furnishing on the world stage. Looking ahead, KUKA Home remains committed to enriching lives through design and continuing to explore new possibilities for a better, more beautiful future.
From Milan to the World: KUKA HOME Highlights the Global Rise of Chinese Furnishing Power
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australians began voting Tuesday at general elections as the death of Pope Francis overshadowed campaigning.
Polling stations opened to voters who, for a variety of reasons, will be unable to vote on May 3. Around half the votes are expected to be cast before the election date.
Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton canceled campaign events planned for Tuesday out of respect for the late pontiff.
Flags were flown at half staff from government buildings across the country, where a 2021 census found 20% of the population were Catholics.
Albanese was raised as a Catholic but chose to be sworn in as prime minister when elected in 2022 by making a secular affirmation rather than by taking an oath on a Bible.
Albanese, who has described himself as a “flawed Catholic,” attended a Mass in honor of the pope in Melbourne’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday morning.
“I try not to talk about my faith in public,” Albanese said.
“At times like this, I think what people do is they draw on who they are and certainly my Catholicism is just a part of me,” he added.
Albanese and Dutton, who leads the conservative Liberal Party, will meet in Sydney later Tuesday for the third televised leaders’ debate of the campaign.
A fourth debate is planned Sunday.
Dutton, who was raised by a Catholic father and Protestant mother and attended an Anglican school, attended a Mass on Tuesday afternoon at Sydney's St. Mary's Cathedral.
“I don’t think it’s a day for overt politicking at all. I think that the day is best spent reflecting,” Dutton said.
“I don’t think there’s a place for the body blows of politics today. I think it’s a very different day from that,” Dutton added.
Albanese’s center-left Labor Party is seeking a second three-year term.
The government held a narrow majority of 78 seats out of 151 in the House of Representatives, where parties form administrations during their first term.
The lower chamber will shrink to 150 seats after the election due to redistributions.
The major parties are both predicting a close election result.
A sign is displayed at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
An election official hangs a sign outside a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
People arrive at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
People cast there ballots at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
A ballot is dropped into a a box as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
People arrive at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
