Claudio Bellini (born 3 May 1963) is an Italian-born architect and designer based in Milan.[1] 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.

Claudio Francesco Bellini
Born (1963-05-03) 3 May 1963 (age 61)
NationalityItalian
OccupationArchitect & furniture designer
SpouseLara Bellini

Biography

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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. [2]

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.[3]

Professor in Furniture Design at the Genoa University from 2004 to 2008, he has held lectures and conferences all over the world.[4]

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).[5]

CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio

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CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio based in Milan

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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[7] for Frezza,[8] 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,[9] since 2003, he has contributed significantly with his creative vision to transform Barazzoni[10] into one of the most important Italian kitchenware companies.

Claudio Bellini's innovative approach contributes to the creation of original and remarkable projects with world-leading companies such as Bernhardt Design, Pedrali,[11] Walter Knoll,[12] RH,[13] Riva1920[14] and Dedon,[15] to name a few.

 
CLAUDIO BELLINI Design Group in 2023 - photo by Felipe Cordeiro

Claudio Bellini's global vision and his ability to understand the dynamics of different cultures and markets -supported by a talented multinational team- have today expanded the firm into the CLAUDIO BELLINI Design Group,[16] with several clients from the Far East to the United States, and recognized as one of the most influential European design firms worldwide.

Achievements & Awards

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Awards Year Project Client
 
ADI Design Index Award
2005 B.O.S Frezza Spa, Italy
2003 Motus[17] iGuzzini, Italy
2001 Y Chair Vitra, Germany
2000 Bella Castaldi Illuminazione, Italy
1998 TWork Collection Frezza Spa, Italy
 
Archiproducts Design Awards
2023 Sospiro Bed[18] Riva 1920, Italy
2017 Axy MDF Italia, Italy
 
Best of Neocon
2024 Blush[19] OFS, USA
2024 Sephen[20] SitOnIt Seating, USA
2024 Clova[21] SitOnIt Seating, USA
2022 Ravel[22] Bernhardt Design, USA
2012 VIA[23] Steelcase, Italy
2010 DR[24] Frezza Spa, Italy
1998 TWork Collection Frezza Spa, Italy
BigSEE Design Award 2020 Equal[25] VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
2020 HUP[26] Sunon Furniture, China
 
Design Center Stuttgart
2006 Headline Vitra, UK
 
Design Preis Schweiz
2008 My Lady Utensils Barazzoni, Italy
2003 My Lady Barazzoni, Italy
 
German Design Award
2020 UD Sunon, China
2020 HUP Sunon, China
2002 Conversa BN Office Solution
 
IF Design Award
2023 Winden[27] Sidiz, South Korea
2022 Yoco[28] Kano, China
2021 Foresty[29] Fursys, South Korea
2020 Equal[30] VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
2020 Querencia[31] Alloso, South Korea
2019 Playworks[32] Sidiz, South Korea
2017 Fungus Sidiz, South Korea
2012 My White[33] Saturn Bath, South Korea
2011 Silicon Pro Ceramico[34] Barazzoni, Itlay
2012 Ega[35] Sidiz, South Korea
2010 1580 table[36] Thonet, Germany
2010 580 chair[37] Thonet, Germany
2008 Moon[38] Barazzoni, Italy
2006 Butterfly Barazzoni, Italy
2003 Motus[17] iGuzzini, Italy
 
Red Dot Design Award
2024 Tekno R Higold, China
2022 Winden[39] Sidiz, South Korea
2022 Olly[40] Barazzoni, Italy
2021 Yoco[41] Kano, China
2019 Playworks[42] Sidiz, South Korea
2015 Fly[43] HengFeng, China
2013 Liz Wood Walter Knoll, Germany
2013 Liz[44] Walter Knoll, Germany
2013 Button (CBS)[45] Sidiz, South Korea
2012 EGA[46] Sidiz, South Korea
2008 Gio[47] Walter Knoll, Germany
2008 Moon[48] Barazzoni, Italy
2003 My Lady Barazzoni, Italy
2001 Y Chair[49] Vitra, Switzerland
2000 Iti[50] Artemide, Italy
  1. ^ "Claudio Bellini – W.T. Mag". Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  2. ^ Sias, Renata (2012-12-12). "Ways of designing: Claudio Bellini". WOW! (Ways Of Working) webmagazine (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. ^ "Claudio Bellini".
  4. ^ "Talking about design". Claudio Bellini. 13 September 2019.
  5. ^ http://www.mariobellini.com/atelierbellini/?a=1&b=3&view=1&start=0[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Claudio Bellini". Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  7. ^ "TWORK - Frezza | Claudio Bellini".
  8. ^ "Claudio Bellini - Mobili per Ufficio | Frezza". March 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "FURSYS". www.globalfursys.com.
  10. ^ "Cookware Made In Italy and kitchen utensils - Shop online | Barazzoni". www.barazzoni.it.
  11. ^ "claudio bellini". www.pedrali.com.
  12. ^ "Claudio Bellini | Walter Knoll". www.walterknoll.de.
  13. ^ "RH". rh.com.
  14. ^ "CLAUDIO BELLINI". RIVA 1920.
  15. ^ "Divani e poltrone An Archipelago of Style DEDON | Salone del Mobile". www.salonemilano.it.
  16. ^ "Claudio Bellini Design Group".
  17. ^ a b "Motus - iGuzzini | Claudio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2003.
  18. ^ "Archiproducts Design Award 2023 Winners". Archiproducts. 2023.
  19. ^ "Best of Neocon 2024 Gallery - Blush". Best of NeoCon. 2024.
  20. ^ "NeoCon Best of NeoCon 2024 Winners". NeoCon. 2024.
  21. ^ "NeoCon Best of NeoCon 2024 Winners". NeoCon. 2024.
  22. ^ "NeoCon - Best of NeoCon 2022 Winners". NeoCon. 2022.
  23. ^ "V.I.A. - Steelcase | Claudio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2012.
  24. ^ "DR - Frezza | Claudio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2010.
  25. ^ "EQUAL". BigSEE. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  26. ^ "H'UP". BigSEE. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  27. ^ "Winden - A multipurpose plastic chair". IF Design. 2023.
  28. ^ "Yoco - Office chair". IF Design. 2022.
  29. ^ "FORESTY (FP7) - Acustic Panels". IF Design. 2021.
  30. ^ "Equal - Bathroom Serie". IF Design. 2020.
  31. ^ "Querencia sofa". IF Design. 2020.
  32. ^ "Playworks - Office Furniture". IF Design. 2019.
  33. ^ "My Bath - Bathroom serie". IF Design. 2012.
  34. ^ "Silicon Pro Ceramico - Cookware set". IF Design. 2011.
  35. ^ "EGA - office chair". IF Design. 2012.
  36. ^ "1580 - Wooden table". IF Design. 2011.
  37. ^ "580 - Chair programme". IF Design. 2012.
  38. ^ "MOON Tray". IF Design. 2010.
  39. ^ "Winden wins Red Dot Design Award 2022". Claudio Bellini. 12 April 2022.
  40. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - OLLY oil jug". Red Dot. 2022.
  41. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - YOCO stool". Red Dot. 2021.
  42. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - PLAYWORKS seating". Red Dot. 2019.
  43. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - FLY chair". Red Dot. 2015.
  44. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - LIZ chair". Red Dot. 2023.
  45. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - CBS chair programme". Red Dot. 2013.
  46. ^ "Red Dot Design Award - EGA office chair". Red Dot. 2012.
  47. ^ "Red Dot Winners". IndesignLive. 4 June 2009.
  48. ^ "MOON - Barazzoni | Claudio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2008.
  49. ^ "Y chair - Vitra | Caludio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2001.
  50. ^ "ITI - Artemide | Claudio Bellini". Claudio Bellini. 2000.
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