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The Great Design Disaster (TGDD) was founded in 2019 as a project dedicated to creating custom pieces through collaborations between collectors and artisans. From the beginning, TGDD was never just about objects—it was about the stories they carry, the craftsmanship that shapes them, and the history that breathes life into design. For years, TGDD thrived as a nomadic project, moving between different locations, exhibitions, and collaborations, always driven by a passion for discovery, reinvention, and creative expression.
In 2025, TGDD entered its next chapter, transitioning from a fluid and ever-evolving project into a permanent space in Milan. The chosen location, a historic shop on Via della Moscova, had been home to Moscova Libri e Robe, a beloved antique store for over 40 years. This remarkable space was run by Raffaella "Dilva" Zandonella, a Milanese antique dealer and fashion historian whose dedication to rare objects and historical fashion made her shop a true destination for collectors and enthusiasts. More than just a storefront, it was a hidden treasure trove of stories and discoveries, where past and present intertwined. When the time came for its transition, TGDD embraced the opportunity to carry forward its spirit while reinterpreting it for a new era.
In 2025, TGDD entered its next chapter, transitioning from a fluid and ever-evolving project into a permanent space in Milan. The chosen location, a historic shop on Via della Moscova, had been home to Moscova Libri e Robe, a beloved antique store for over 40 years. This remarkable space was run by Raffaella "Dilva" Zandonella, a Milanese antique dealer and fashion historian whose dedication to rare objects and historical fashion made her shop a true destination for collectors and enthusiasts. More than just a storefront, it was a hidden treasure trove of stories and discoveries, where past and present intertwined. When the time came for its transition, TGDD embraced the opportunity to carry forward its spirit while reinterpreting it for a new era.
This new phase of TGDD is not about preservation—it is about evolution. It transforms the project into a creative hub, blurring the lines between design, art, and storytelling.
While custom collaborations with artisans and collectors remain at its core, the space now serves as a meeting point for creative minds—a place where exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and thought-provoking dialogues unfold. Each exhibition will feature a curated selection of design, art, and rare objects—pieces that are not only meant to be admired but also to find new homes, continuing their stories beyond the space.
At its heart, TGDD is about curiosity, reinvention, and the pursuit of beauty in all its forms. It is a space for those who seek the extraordinary—where materials, techniques, and narratives merge to create something entirely new, yet deeply rooted in history. Through its exhibitions, collaborations, and curated objects, TGDD continues to tell stories, honoring the legacy of craftsmanship while pushing creative boundaries.
From a nomadic project to a permanent home, TGDD is now a destination—a place where past and future collide, history and contemporary design meet, and every object holds a story waiting to be discovered.
Creative Direction and Graphic Design: Studio Vedèt
Set Design: Liberty Allen
Photography: Mattia Parodi
While custom collaborations with artisans and collectors remain at its core, the space now serves as a meeting point for creative minds—a place where exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and thought-provoking dialogues unfold. Each exhibition will feature a curated selection of design, art, and rare objects—pieces that are not only meant to be admired but also to find new homes, continuing their stories beyond the space.
At its heart, TGDD is about curiosity, reinvention, and the pursuit of beauty in all its forms. It is a space for those who seek the extraordinary—where materials, techniques, and narratives merge to create something entirely new, yet deeply rooted in history. Through its exhibitions, collaborations, and curated objects, TGDD continues to tell stories, honoring the legacy of craftsmanship while pushing creative boundaries.
From a nomadic project to a permanent home, TGDD is now a destination—a place where past and future collide, history and contemporary design meet, and every object holds a story waiting to be discovered.
Creative Direction and Graphic Design: Studio Vedèt
Set Design: Liberty Allen
Photography: Mattia Parodi