From kiln to façade: how the sector has transformed waste reduction into a competitive asset and shared responsibility

From the 2026 Spring-Summer Ceramics of Italy Trend Report emerge five key trends – Warm Edible Colors, Gilded Earth, Organic Minimalism, Tile as Art, and Form & Function – that spotlight the creativity, ingenuity and design leadership from Italian tile manufacturers

The Italian ceramic industry represents one of the most advanced circular economy models in Europe. In addition to reducing waste, priorities include designing an industrial system in which resources are recovered, reintegrated, and repurposed

For more than a century, Nemo Tile & Stone has been a trusted partner for architects and designers. CEO Matthew Karlin discusses the value of Italian manufacturing partnerships, emerging trends in the North American market, and the growing role of innovation, sustainability, and large-format surfaces in the tile industry

Manufacturing excellence, continuous innovation in products and applications, and environmental and social responsibility are among the core assets of the Italian ceramic industry

After seven years, the image used in the Italian ceramic industry’s global communication campaign has been restyled

For the fifth year running, the Italian ceramic industry took centre stage at London’s Clerkenwell Design Week (Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 May) with a collective exhibit hosted in a temporary pavilion in St John’s Square, at the heart of Britain’s most prestigious design district

A dialogue on design as an emotional and sensory experience: Elena Salmistraro discusses the “sensitive home” as a space for wellbeing, memory and identity, where objects, light and materials come together to create a sanctuary that reflects the personalities of its inhabitants

Bridging the gap between ceramic art and craftsmanship, the exhibition “Alchimia Ginori 1737 – 1896: Art and Technique in the Manufactory” at the International Museum of Ceramics (MIC) in Faenza explores the Ginori factory during the 18th and 19th centuries

In contemporary design, surfaces have evolved from simple finishes into holistic solutions that combine design language, function and responsibility. In this context, Italian ceramics have established themselves as a comprehensive toolkit for designers worldwide