Founded by Valerio Castelli, Design Library started in Milan and now has become a hub for designers to meet. The library houses a growing collection of books and magazines accessible to the public—through this establishment a vital part of any design community has been made. Not only a space for resources, Design Library has become an area for people to convene and engage in lectures, discussions, and interviews. Young people are essential to this particular library as they comprise of 70% of the people coming in. Castelli has further integrated youth into Design Library’s values by inviting them the opportunity to speak and show their own work through a program called 'Vitamin D'. If a young designer meets three requirements (he or she must be no older than 35 years old, have a website, and product in production) they are given time to explain themselves and show their work. Design Library is a prime example of the constant effort from both older and younger generations to come together and share ideas.
Castelli was also one of the founders of Domus Academy, a design school in Milan. Recognizing the significance of an investment in teaching youth is an essential component when considering the future of design, as the dependency is on the young people who are influencing the direction of where market trends are heading.
Currently, there is another Design Library open in Shanghai; Castelli has a goal of at least ten of these libraries in the world. Having more of these establishments will gather all the knowledge of a design culture together in a communal area; creating a space for learning and networking between both generations.
- Justine, Remi, Carmen
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