Field notes from the design world’s favorite festival

The large-scale rattan floral installation by Korakot Aromdee and Vasana Saima at Dior was one of AD Market Director Madeline O'Malley's standouts from Milan Design Week. Photo: Nicolo de March

AD ’s very own Hannah Martin , Madeline O’Malley , and Mel Studach trawled Milan Design Week 2026 for the best-in-show venues, product launches, and party favors. We’ve rounded up their favorite finds below.

Best Way to Cure Jet Lag: Coffee, Claritin, and a Workout

Straight off the overnight flight, I hit the ground running on Sunday, fighting off jet leg with that delicate balance of espresso and spritz. I’m really not the kind of girl who eats protein bars, but I stuff them in my bag for these nonstop Milan days where lunch is often not on the itinerary. Milan was sunny (almost hot, actually) and everything was blooming. I took a Claritin just in case. — Hannah Martin

I always stress about jet lag until I land in Milan—that’s when the adrenaline kicks in.…