THE BRIEFING
CREDIT: WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM / KAMAL KIMAOUI
SOUND AS EXPERIENCE
Milan Design Week 2026 was defined by the sensory, with the rise of the‘ listening room’ and sound as an experience emerging as a key trend. It’ s all part of a new focus on tackling‘ acoustic fatigue’ – exposure to prolonged sound that impacts our mental health. Leading this sonic shift is Bang & Olufsen, which previewed Beosound Haven – a landscape speaker designed in collaboration with Antolini to shape and create immersive outdoor experiences. businesschief. com
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