India is transitioning from a manufacturing hub to a design powerhouse
In our quest for insights into this evolving landscape, DesignWanted reached out to VT Rao, the founder & CEO of […]
Mario Alessiani
Mario Alessiani, founder and creative director of the Italian namesake design studio, specializes in product, lighting, and furniture design. His clients include companies such as Umbra, Fabbian, and Axolight.
Mario also teaches at the University of Camerino, IED Rome and Sichuan Normal University in China. His work has been exhibited at prestigious events like the ADI Design Museum in Milan, Eindhoven Design Week, and Milan Design Week, earning him awards like the IF Design Award and Archiproducts Design Award.
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What is the significance of “sustainable” within the context of design?
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Does it make sense to produce Lo-Fi tech products nowadays?
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Is Artificial Intelligence a meaningful tool for Industrial Designers?
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Between the achievable and the unattainable: a tool for innovation
There exists a secret sauce, its recipe known only to a few, yet its taste is universally appealing. This secret […]
Starting a brand dedicated to nurturing a society: the story of oursociety
It’s been a while since I’ve been so enthralled by a one-of-a-kind and fascinating furniture brand like oursociety, but let’s […]
How to deal with design companies while staying true to your vision
Lorenzo Damiani stands as one of my design heroes, a true visionary who can unearth the hidden essence of materials […]
Very Simple Kitchen: the kitchen as a product
It was several years ago that I met Riccardo Randi and Federica Poluzzi at an Old Wild West restaurant in […]
What does it mean to run a PR agency in the design world?
Have you ever wondered why some designers and companies are more effective than others in getting featured in magazines, blogs, […]
An excellent example of how to effectively manage a design studio
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