There are those who design objects and those who, like Philippe Starck , design ways of living. Born in Paris in 1949, Starck has become a legend of contemporary design not only for the quantity and heterogeneity of his projects, but for the ability to transform design into a cultural phenomenon, accessible and provocative at …
Italy is the beating heart of international design. Milan hosts the Salone del Mobile every year, an event that dictates global trends; Turin, Venice and Florence are cities that combine culture, craftsmanship and innovation; Italian companies such as Cassina, Kartell, Poltrona Frau, Artemide have led the way around the world. Studying design in Italy means …
A well-chosen armchair is enough to change the perception of an entire environment. Interior designers know this well: these small seats are compositional tools, capable of giving rhythm to a living room, lightening a dining area or creating a conversation corner that didn't exist before. The famous armchairs are the ones that have stood the …
The German industrial designer Dieter Rams (1932) is considered one of the most influential of the 20th century. Historic head of design of Braun and author of the famous manifesto of the 10 principles of good design , Rams revolutionized the concept of industrial design, leaving a timeless imprint. His works defined the modern minimalist …
