The Dinner Party

Coasters reveal an unexpected surprise at a themed dinner party

When one of Milan’s historic curtainmakers hosted an event celebrating local craftsmanship, they wanted something that honored both tradition and future possibilities. CHROMAKAIROS transformed fabrics from their store into elegant coasters, each with an NFC chip nestled invisibly inside.

Guests tapped their phones to their coasters to discover a digital tarot reading, drawn from a deck designed by a local artist. The gesture felt both natural and magical—reach for your drink, receive your fortune—turning a functional object into a secret portal between the textile heritage of Milan and the digital present.

CHROMAKAIROS also provided media partnership for the event, creating an event microsite with details about the participating designers, accessible by guests simply touching their phone to a takeaway memento created for the occasion.

Client: Telerie Montegani
Services: NFC object design + fabrication, web design + development
Year: 2025