More Milan previews this week as the annual design festivities inch closer: Dutch-based international designers win high profile competition for free exhibition space in the new Ventura Lambrate area and we give you the round-up of product launches happening around the city. Food-designer Katja Gruijters wants diners to appreciate the beauty of deformed vegetables and the shortlist of the European Design Awards is announced. Our event pick happening in a couple of weeks time: the O.K. Festival celebrating the culture and design of independent magazines.