Matteo Bianchi is a leading international interior designer based in London whose approach to design is Chic & Distinctive.
Born in the inspiring City of Venice, Matteo has since opportunely lived in many countries since and came to train at the University of the Arts, Chelsea in London – where he now also teaches. Matteo understands good craftsmanship and elegant design, which is part of the Venetian culture. Combine this with a natural talent, curiosity and great passion; Matteo successfully leads a global design consultancy.
Bartoli Design, team consisting of Paolo and Anna Bartoli , continues today experience of design and design culture opened by Carlo Bartoli in 1960 and materialized in numerous collaborations with leading companies in the furniture industry – among other Arflex, Atelier De Berenn Bonaldo, Confalonieri, Colombo Design, Fiam, International Office Concept, Jesse, Kartell, Kristalia, Laurameroni Design Collection, Lualdi Porte, Matteograssi, Move, Nodus, Riva 1920, Rossi di Albizzate, Segis, Steelcase, Tisettanta, Ycami. The research study is marked by a poetic based on simplicity and balance: from the initial concept to product strategies and communication, from concept to product development, the activity of the studio embraces the full spectrum of services design. Bartoli Design also develops projects of architecture, exhibition, interior and urban design.
In 2008 he received the XXI Compasso d’Oro ADI for R606Uno chair, designed for Segis with Fauciglietti Engineering. The sofa Tube for Rossi di Albizzate received the ‘IF Award for Good Industrial Design and was selected for the series of stamps of the Italian Post Office “Italian Design for a new domestic landscape”. Carlo Bartoli has exhibited his work in Italy and abroad: at the Triennale di Milano, at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, at the Stadt Museum in Cologne and New York, Prague, Hong Kong, Athens, Buenos Aires. The Gaia armchair for Arflex is included in the permanent design collection of the MOMA in New York and the Milan Triennale.
The 4875 chair by Kartell is showcased in the design collection of the National Arts Museum, Centre Pompidou, in Paris. The armchair Breeze by Segis – awarded the ‘ID Design Distinction Award, Apex Product Design Award, Red Dot and IF Award for Good Industrial Design – is depicted on the stamps of the Italian Post Office “Masters of Italian design”. The Sol table designed by Bartoli Design for Bonaldo was awarded the Good Design Award 2010. The jury of the Young & Design gave Carlo Bartoli recognition Apostle of Design 2012, for the work of designers inspired by the needs and the honesty of the project . Tables Still and Octa of Bartoli Design for Bonaldo, received the Red Dot Award 2013 and the Good Design Award 2014.
Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri found their own design studio in 2010.
Based in Bolzano and Verona, they work within various fields of product design, while sometimes they also design exhibitions and consult companies on design-related strategies.
Their collaboration evolves along a continuous dialogue encouraged by spatial, cultural and behavioural observations.
Multiple experiments with different materials and processes, and the relationship between manufacture and craftsmanship form the basis for a much broader thinking where objects are always considered as part of a bigger picture.
Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri have created work for renowned clients such as Antoniolupi, Lema, Ligne Roset, Normann Copenhagen, Penta and Stelton among others.
Many of their projects have received international design awards and are featured in publications worldwide.
Born in Milan, Nicola Gallizia attended the faculty of architecture at the Milan Polytechnic. From 1990 to 1999 he worked with Luca Meda as an assistant to the creation of the image and product for Molteni & C. and Dada, which now works as a consultant image and product development.
Since 1999, participates as an art director and designer group Chamber.
In 2005 he opened a studio CZ36 in Milan where he is planning to design and interiors.
He draw various lamps for the company Penta, as Narciso in 2017.
Umberto Asnago has dedicated his working life to the world of design and planning.
In 2006 Asnago, after having held important positions in Giorgetti Spa, completely committed himself to his role as a designer, becoming one of Penta’s historic names.
Thanks to his vast experience and his refined creative toolbox, Umberto Asnago has been the creator of numerous iconic Penta collections.
Carlo Colombo is considered to be one of the most important Italian architects and designers on the
international scene.
Since the beginning he has collected a lot of collaborations with the most important “made in Italy” design brands like Amini, Flexform, Poliform, Giorgetti, Rugiano, Cappellini, Antoniolupi,
Poltrona Frau, Cartier, Flou, Penta Light, Elie Saab, Bentley Home, Bugatti Home, Trussardi Casa, Olivari, Faber, just to mention few.
Beyond designing products and furniture, Colombo also takes care of strategy and marketing for the companies.
He also curates exhibitions, works as a consultant and art director for the brands he collaborates with. In 2011 he teaches design at De Tao Masters Academy of Beijing.
His work was initially focused in design and interior, but extended also into construction, in Italy and abroad.
Carlo Colombo is a professional who creates projects characterized by a high artistic value, and this is proved by the several awards which have marked his career.
Today the studio deals with large-scale design all over the world, from interior to architecture, with A++.