objects that tell stories
thoughts and suggestions of 5.5 designers 5.5 designers is a design studio started up in 2003 by Vincent Baranger, Jean-Sébastien Blanc, Anthony Lebossé, and Claire Renard. Far from focusing only on shaping objects, the 5.5 designers force themselves t …
a natural style, an authentic air
thoughts and suggestions by Massimo Iosa Ghini Born in 1959. Since 1985, he has been part of the avant-garde design movements in Italy, like Bolidismo which he founded, and also part of the Memphis Group of Ettore Sottsass. During this period, he opene …
functionality and aesthetic character
thoughts and suggestions by Matteo Thun We need less weight and more light. We need products that tell ideas without words. Products that are mobile because contemporary lives are nomadic. Products that tell stories of sustainability because environmen …
an encyclopedia of forms
the interpretation of Alessi company a dialogue with Alberto Alessi, owner of Alessi firm Alessi founded in 1921 are still considered as being handicraft items made with the aid of machines: even though we rely on contemporary, industrial technology an …
Communicating a Sense of Renewal and Modernity in the Corporation. A Tribute to Philip Rosenthal, Jr.
People who follow the evolution of fine tableware and the history of design spontaneously link the name of Rosenthal with the production of porcelain, as well as glassware, cutlery and furniture. Founded in 1897, the company, after going through severa …
focusing on essential
the interpretation of Bulthaup dialogue with Barbara Manganaro, Country Manager for bulthaup Italy bulthaup is shaped by the passion of being ahead of its time and by the will of create innovative solutions for the furnishing of “living spaces”. The su …
an exercise of italian style
the interpretation of Angelo Po dialogue with Rossella Po owner of Angelo Po factory Angelo Po started out producing cooking stoves, and it was in this sector in particular that the company first built its platform for success, becoming a benchmark for …
samba
Samba spice shakers combine functionality and playful elegance. Samba pays homage to the magic of South American rhythm, passion and sensuality – its design being inspired by the principle of the maracas. Just like maracas, the shakers become musical i …
shibori
The Landscape concept table designed by Patricia Urquiola for Rosenthal in 2008 now vaunts new contents: the Shibori decoration. As in Landscape, also in the new decorated version the designer focuses on cultural reminiscences linked to the customs of …
papyrus
Papyrus by Rosenthal Studio-Line is the result of countless creative experiments conducted by the Rosenthal creativity department and the Italian designer Vittorio Passaro. It all began with a paper roll. photo by Vittorio Passaro The distinctive style …