Overview of emerging trends in Italian ceramic design after Coverings 2025. Focus on emotion, heritage and sustainable innovation. Expansion of tile use beyond walls and floors: furniture, kitchens, facades, fireplaces, and indoor/outdoor spaces as design showcases.

Innovation is a hallmark of Italian ceramic products in terms of aesthetics, cutting-edge technology and commitment to people and the environment. After all, Italy was the cradle of industrial ceramics, the birthplace of entire new product families from single-fired tiles to large-format slabs

The tools developed for the “I choose responsibility” campaign have been presented to Confindustria Ceramica member ceramic companies, distributors and design professionals at a series of meetings aimed at raising awareness of a sector firmly committed to environmental sustainability

Energy plays a crucial role in ceramic manufacturing. From drying and firing through to material handling, every stage in the production process requires a significant input of energy resources

108 artists from 41 countries on show at the MIC Faenza from 28 June to 30 November 2025

A scientific study reveals that ceramic surfaces of all sizes, from traditional formats through to large slabs and panels, contain on average the same amount of quartz

The Italian ceramic industry is set to return to London for Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, one of the most important international events in the contemporary design calendar. From 20 to 22 May, a selection of Italian ceramic excellence will be on display, showcasing the innovation, creativity and craftsmanship for which the sector is renowned

International Jury Selects Five Winners and Three Honorable Mentions Showcasing Exceptional Use of Italian Tile by Leading North American Architecture and Design Firms

The Confindustria Ceramica-Prometeia webinar held in March 2025 highlighted a modest recovery in ceramic tile consumption. However, the outlook is clouded by the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, which could significantly alter market dynamics

Now more than ever, responsibility is the guiding principle behind the choice of materials for the home. This decision goes beyond aesthetics to embrace ethics in a conscious effort to reduce environmental impact and create healthier workplaces