TALENT’S MANIFESTO is an annual call for designers by Designspeaking, whose aim is to discover and promote young, talented over-30 designers, based on ten main rules: innovate, be original, believe in yourself, respect others, be a traveller, be curious, mind never sleeps, cooperate, be a dreamer, follow Designspeaking. This year’s theme was Socialization and PIE, a brilliant idea by Lorenzo Albi, was chosen among all the candidates. PIE is a colourful smartband, i.e.a hi-tech band which allows to exchange informations such as CVs, phonenumbers, social contacts and make payments in a blink of an eye. The PIE projects is presently looking for funds (www.indiegogo.com).Youwill get the chance to discover PIE and other projects stopping by Designspeaking Temporary Store, Via Maroncelli 2, Milano, the home of design lovers, the right place to exchange experiences and make new connections. You will also find the Selfie-bar DESIGNSPEAKING CAFE’ BY MOKADOR, where to make an outstanding coffee thanks to Dado’s machine.

Piero Ponzoni speaking