S7E09 Radical Color with Maria Vittoria Paggini
“If you follow the tones dictated by fashion... you fall within a community... and into a comfort zone. When you choose a color, you automatically detach yourself from the herd, from society, and therefore you are automatically under judgement. I venture to say that many people do not want to feel judged... To me, judgement does not frighten me; in fact, in a way, it is something I like."
In this episode, Judith van Vliet hosts Maria Vittoria Paggini, an award-winning interior designer and the creative force behind the multidisciplinary Milanese ecosystem Casa Ornella. The conversation explores Paggini’s deep connection to color as a radical form of personal expression, arguing that embracing bold palettes is a powerful way to navigate change and step outside one’s social comfort zone. The episode also delves into her recent project, Animale Sociale, which redefines domestic space by removing physical barriers to foster authentic human connection and conviviality in the digital age.
NOTE: English version dubbed with AI assistance. The original version can be listened to in Italian language.
Maria Vittoria Paggini is an interior designer and creative director who views the home as an expression of the character and sensibility of those who live there. Throughout her career, she has tackled complex design challenges, transforming constraints into solutions—an approach that earned her the Perego Award in 2023 and a spot on Forbes’ Top 100 list in 2024. She designs immersive and sensory spaces, radical in form and color, with meticulous attention to detail and functionality. Her private home in Milan has become Casaornella, now a must-see destination during Milan Design Week. Here, she serves as creative director of an ecosystem where interiors, art, design, fashion, and food and wine converge.
