Claudio Francesco Bellini
Birth date3 May 1963 (age 63)
OccupationArchitect & furniture designer
SpouseLara Bellini

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.

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. [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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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 contributed to the creation of original projects with companies including Bernhardt Design, Pedrali,[11] Walter Knoll,[12] RH,[13] Riva1920[14] and Dedon.[15]

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.[16] 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

AwardsYearProjectClient
2005B.O.SFrezza Spa, Italy
2003Motus[17]iGuzzini, Italy
2001Y ChairVitra, Germany
2000BellaCastaldi Illuminazione, Italy
1998TWork CollectionFrezza Spa, Italy
2023Sospiro Bed[18]Riva 1920, Italy
2017AxyMDF Italia, Italy
2024Blush[19]OFS, USA
2024Sephen[20]SitOnIt Seating, USA
2024Clova[21]SitOnIt Seating, USA
2022Ravel[22]Bernhardt Design, USA
2012VIA[23]Steelcase, Italy
2010DR[24]Frezza Spa, Italy
1998TWork CollectionFrezza Spa, Italy
BigSEE Design Award2020Equal[25]VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
2020HUP[26]Sunon Furniture, China
2006HeadlineVitra, UK
2008My Lady UtensilsBarazzoni, Italy
2003My LadyBarazzoni, Italy
2020UDSunon, China
2020HUPSunon, China
2002ConversaBN Office Solution
2023Winden[27]Sidiz, South Korea
2022Yoco[28]Kano, China
2021Foresty[29]Fursys, South Korea
2020Equal[30]VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
2020Querencia[31]Alloso, South Korea
2019Playworks[32]Sidiz, South Korea
2017FungusSidiz, South Korea
2012My White[33]Saturn Bath, South Korea
2011Silicon Pro Ceramico[34]Barazzoni, Italy
2012Ega[35]Sidiz, South Korea
20101580 table[36]Thonet, Germany
2010580 chair[37]Thonet, Germany
2008Moon[38]Barazzoni, Italy
2006ButterflyBarazzoni, Italy
2003Motus[17]iGuzzini, Italy
2024Tekno RHigold, China
2022Winden[39]Sidiz, South Korea
2022Olly[40]Barazzoni, Italy
2021Yoco[41]Kano, China
2019Playworks[42]Sidiz, South Korea
2015Fly[43]HengFeng, China
2013Liz WoodWalter Knoll, Germany
2013Liz[44]Walter Knoll, Germany
2013Button (CBS)[45]Sidiz, South Korea
2012EGA[46]Sidiz, South Korea
2008Gio[47]Walter Knoll, Germany
2008Moon[48]Barazzoni, Italy
2003My LadyBarazzoni, Italy
2001Y Chair[49]Vitra, Switzerland
2000Iti[50]Artemide, Italy
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  2. ^ Sias, Renata (2012-12-12). "Ways of designing: Claudio Bellini." (in it-IT). WOW! (Ways Of Working) webmagazine. 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[dead link]
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  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. ^ "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.