Claudio Bellini (born 3 May 1963) is an Italian-born architect and designer based in Milan. He runs an architecture and design practice, CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio. Bellini, a well-known speaker who has spent many years lecturing at universities, serves as the creative director for a number of major multinational businesses.
Biography Born and raised in Milan, Bellini's strong fascination with creativity dates back to his early childhood years, growing up with his father, Mario Bellini, who is a pioneer in contemporary design. In 1990, Claudio Bellini graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in Architecture and Industrial Design. After his studies, from 1990 to 1996, he collaborated with his father in Mario Bellini Associates where he took part in research projects in the fields of industrial, architectural and furniture design.
In 1996 Claudio Bellini founded his multidisciplinary design studio, consolidating important collaborations with leading companies such as Artemide, Flou, Poltrona Frau, Vitra, Driade, Frezza and Olivari.
Professor in Furniture Design at the Genoa University from 2004 to 2008, he has held lectures and conferences all over the world.
As a trendsetter in various design fields, he was honored with numerous international design awards, including the Red Dot and iF product design award. He has been also selected for the Compasso d'Oro).http://www.mariobellini.com/atelierbellini/?a=1&b=3&view=1&start=0
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In 1996 Claudio Bellini founded Atelier Bellini, later renamed Claudio Bellini design+design and recently rebranded into CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio: a multidisciplinary design studio shaped by a deep understanding of the creative process.
In 1998, his revolutionary office furniture system, TW Collection for Frezza, introduced a completely new vision to the contemporary workplace. From then on, his research in this field has largely contributed to anticipating behaviors and trends in the evolution of the office environment in recent decades.
Creative director, over the years, for several international companies such as Natuzzi Italia and Fursys Group, since 2003, he has contributed significantly with his creative vision to transform Barazzoni into one of the most important Italian kitchenware companies.
Claudio Bellini's innovative approach contributed to the creation of original projects with companies including Bernhardt Design, Pedrali, Walter Knoll, RH, Riva1920 and Dedon.
Claudio Bellini's global vision and his understanding of different cultural and markets, supported by a multinational team, have expanded the firm into the CLAUDIO BELLINI Design Group. The firm has worked with clients from the Far East to the United States, and recognized as a European design studio with much influence.
Achievements & Awards
+AwardsYearProjectClient2005B.O.SFrezza Spa, Italy2003MotusiGuzzini, Italy2001Y ChairVitra, Germany2000BellaCastaldi Illuminazione, Italy1998TWork CollectionFrezza Spa, Italy2023Sospiro BedRiva 1920, Italy2017AxyMDF Italia, Italy2024BlushOFS, USA2024SephenSitOnIt Seating, USA2024ClovaSitOnIt Seating, USA2022RavelBernhardt Design, USA2012VIASteelcase, Italy2010DRFrezza Spa, Italy1998TWork CollectionFrezza Spa, ItalyBigSEE Design Award2020EqualVitrA Bathrooms, Turkey2020HUPSunon Furniture, China2006HeadlineVitra, UK2008My Lady UtensilsBarazzoni, Italy2003My LadyBarazzoni, Italy2020UDSunon, China2020HUPSunon, China2002ConversaBN Office Solution2023WindenSidiz, South Korea2022YocoKano, China2021ForestyFursys, South Korea2020EqualVitrA Bathrooms, Turkey2020QuerenciaAlloso, South Korea2019PlayworksSidiz, South Korea2017FungusSidiz, South Korea2012My WhiteSaturn Bath, South Korea2011Silicon Pro CeramicoBarazzoni, Italy2012EgaSidiz, South Korea20101580 tableThonet, Germany2010580 chairThonet, Germany2008MoonBarazzoni, Italy2006ButterflyBarazzoni, Italy2003MotusiGuzzini, Italy2024Tekno RHigold, China2022WindenSidiz, South Korea2022OllyBarazzoni, Italy2021YocoKano, China2019PlayworksSidiz, South Korea2015FlyHengFeng, China2013Liz WoodWalter Knoll, Germany2013LizWalter Knoll, Germany2013Button (CBS)Sidiz, South Korea2012EGASidiz, South Korea2008GioWalter Knoll, Germany2008MoonBarazzoni, Italy2003My LadyBarazzoni, Italy2001Y ChairVitra, Switzerland2000ItiArtemide, Italy
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