It’s holiday time… for designers!

CAN YOU FEEL THIS FESTIVE AIR?

The new year is coming. And like it, the vacations are also near, bringing us closer to the news and new projects of 2022.

In Italy, the holiday season gives us the opportunity to breathe a different atmosphere than usual. A warm atmosphere that accompanies an imagery of snow, reindeer and everything that has to do with the festivity leading up to the new year: Christmas.

You will see both large and small cities change their appearance, illuminated by new lights. And in the streets, it will not be difficult to hear traditional Christmas carols and give into the urge to sing (knock on the door of any Italian if you want to know the lyrics of some traditional songs).

But at the end of the day, holiday season is also an opportunity for everyone to give into their creativity.
From decorating your home to preparing greeting cards … anyone can find their own way to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

Especially designers like us.

DON’T YOU THINK?

Designers have always tried their hand at reinterpreting festive decorations, in some cases trying to combine aesthetics with typical holiday values, such as charity, union, hope and love.

We have collected some interesting projects for you, curated by different designers in recent years. You will see that most of them are a reinterpretation of the traditional Christmas Tree, as a symbol of the holiday season.

• THE SINGING TREE BY ES DEVLIN
• THE CHARITY TREE BY HELLOWOOD
• CHRISTMAS FOREST IN 100 COLORS BY EMMANUELLE MOUREAUX
• THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL CERAMIC SET BY MINJI JUNG
• SNOWFALL LIGHTING INSTALLATION BY ROGERS STIRK HARBOUR + PARTNERS

YOUR TURN!

For DOT’s first holiday season we thought of involving all POLI.design students in an initiative that allows them to share new creative ideas.

You will have to:

1. Publish in the HOLIDAY DECOR Chat Room a photo of your “Happy Holidays” decoration or project by December 19th. It could be whatever you want: a drawing, a handmade decoration, a more articulated project… in short, your way to wish happy holidays! Remember that it doesn’t necessarily have to be related to Christmas, but it must allow you to express your wishes 100%.
2. Add the text you prefer or share the image alone.
3. Go and like your favorite photos! The ones that receive the most likes will be transformed into illustrations for the DOT Happy New Year greeting cards, which we will publish for all users a few days before the holidays begin.

Just in time for you to print them and send them as this year’s greetings!

LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION?

You can find some by checking out DOT’s Pinterest profile, where you will find a board called holiday inspiration.

Get ready.
It’s (holiday) time for designers.