Shadows, Structures & Light: the design language of Ombre

From the delicacy of embroidery to the expressive depth of sintered surfaces.

In the fascinating world of materials, Ombre is more than a gradient in color,  it has become a language of surface, structure, and perception. 

In the published feature on The Plan, the journey from embroidered fabrics to high-performance ceramic tiles reveals how the interplay of light and shadow is being translated into architectural surfaces in striking new ways.

First showcased at Milano Design Week 2025 within the “Love. Live. Create.” installation, the collection reflects the meeting point between craftsmanship and innovation, where material sensitivity meets digital design. The result? Surfaces that don’t just cover space, they animate it with depth, nuance and poetic expression.

Dive into the full article here.