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Opening Address
Xu Fan, Director of the International Creative Masters Training Center
Master Showcase . Maurizio Lai, Contemporary aesthetics interpreter
Maurizio Lai, an architect and designer, was born in 1965 in Padua. He studied architecture at the University of Venice and Politecnico di Milano, graduating from the latter. His career began as a set designer for national television and involved working on retail and design displays for major luxury brands such as Longines, Montblanc, and Gucci. In 1998, he founded LAISTUDIO in Milan, gaining influence in developing retail, commercial, hospitality, and private residential projects. His outstanding design performance has earned him acclaim, with his style described as one of the most interesting in contemporary Italian aesthetics. Maurizio Lai has recently been awarded the Best Lighting Design Award in the UK and internationally, as well as the Restaurant & Bar Design Award.
Professor Maurizio Lai shared his involvement in various architectural design projects, including the background, design concepts, implementation processes, and final outcomes. Through pictures, videos, and other formats, he provided detailed insights into each project, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding. Additionally, he discussed the challenges faced during the design process and how these difficulties were overcome, offering valuable experience and insights to the participants.
Master Showcase.Professor Francesco Murano
Professor Francesco Murano is renowned in Italy as a "national treasure" in lighting design. This acclaim is not only due to his ingenious lighting solutions but also to his dedication and persistence in the field. Graduating from Domus Academy, Murano was mentored by several prominent Italian designers, including Ettore Sottsass and Atelier Mendini. His lighting designs are considered among the few true representatives of Italian elegance. His work on exhibition lighting is particularly distinguished.
Lighting plays a crucial role in the success of exhibitions; good lighting can enhance the content, while poor lighting can diminish the impact of masterful works. Italy, as one of the world's major art exhibition locations, frequently features significant art exhibitions with lighting designed and directed by Murano and his studio. Examples include exhibitions of works by Leonardo Da Vinci, Picasso, Monet, Banksy, and Andy Warhol, among others.
Professor Murano shared his experiences with high-end art projects, covering lighting theory, design techniques, and detail handling. He also provided in-depth analysis of recent art exhibition cases, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of high-end art lighting and stimulating deeper thinking and exploration in this field.
Design Case Brainstorming
Professor Murano participated in a brainstorming session with elite students, using his extensive industry experience and professional knowledge to engage in in-depth discussion and exploration of design cases.
Interactive Q&A
During the training, participants shared their unique ideas and viewpoints, engaging in discussions with the professors to explore solutions and spark creativity and inspiration.
Tour of SANTAN Smart Park
We warmly welcomed Professor Francesco Murano and Professor Maurizio Lai from Politecnico di Milano, along with guests and elite designers of the third session of SANTAN Milan Class, to visit SANTAN Smart Park!
Promoting the integration of information technology and industrialization, SANTAN Smart Park is designed to upgrade SANTAN’s intelligent lighting manufacturing to Industry 4.0 standards. Under the leadership of Chairman Zhu Zhongwu, the group toured SANTAN's hardware workshop, CNC workshop, dust-free A workshop, dust-free SMT workshop, and dust-free B workshop.
SANTAN showcased the highest industry standards in manufacturing processes, including constant temperature standards, precision five-axis high-speed machining centers, and fully automated digital electroplating for precise control and monitoring. The facility offers higher precision, efficiency, and environmental cleanliness, ensuring product consistency. With advanced equipment like Samsung high-speed pick-and-place machines and stringent manufacturing standards used for phones and computers, SANTAN ensures high efficiency, precision, and stability. The dust-free workshops meet food-grade cleanliness standards to prevent static, dust, and environmental contamination, guaranteeing the highest product quality. SANTAN’s smart factory exemplifies craftsmanship and will lead the future of integrated intelligent lighting.
Tour of SANTAN Intelligent Lighting Experience Flagship Showroom
晚宴Dinner
SANTAN Lighting, once again collaborating with Politecnico di Milano, hosted the third session of SANTAN Milan Class, bringing top international design culture to China and to SANTAN! The “Milan Class” is a deep reflection of our philosophy that “design knows no boundaries, and innovation is limitless”. In today’s fast-changing world, design is not only about shaping space but also about conveying emotions and facilitating cultural exchange. The presence of these two masters provided a visual and intellectual feast with their profound design skills and unique artistic perspectives. The professors offered multi-dimensional interpretations of architecture, interior, and lighting design, sharing design philosophies that touch hearts and set trends, encouraging participants to exchange ideas and inspire creativity through collaboration.
As a benchmark enterprise in the lighting industry, SANTAN remains in sync with the times and aligned with international design standards. In the future, SANTAN will continue this initiative, staying true to its mission and introducing more advantageous resources to continuously empower the design industry and distribution channels.