[Photo provided to China Daily]

Design is one of the most important ways to understand Italy — its history, culture and industry.

Some 50 Italian institutions and collectors are showing a wide spectrum of design products, from mass-produced items to haute couture and limited-edition art pieces in Beijing in the ongoing exhibition Series off Series, which is being held at the National Museum of China. It runs through July 25.

On show are chairs, lamps, motorcycle and drones that aim to reflect their designers' attention to saving energy through technology and the preservation of handmade traditions.