Claudio Bellini

Claudio Francesco Bellini
Born	(1963-05-03) 3 May 1963 (age 61)
Nationality	Italian
Occupation	Architect & furniture designer
Spouse	Lara 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.

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.

Professor in Furniture Design at the Genoa University from 2004 to 2008, he has held lectures and conferences all over the world.^[3]

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).^[4]

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 contributes to the creation of original and remarkable projects with world-leading companies such as Bernhardt Design, Pedrali, Walter Knoll, RH, Riva1920 and Dedon, to name a few.

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, with several clients from the Far East to the United States, and recognized as one of the most influential European design firms worldwide.

Awards	Year	Project	Client
	2005	B.O.S	Frezza Spa, Italy
	2003	Motus[6]	iGuzzini, Italy
	2001	Y Chair	Vitra, Germany
	2000	Bella	Castaldi Illuminazione, Italy
	1998	TWork Collection	Frezza Spa, Italy
	2023	Sospiro Bed[7]	Riva 1920, Italy
	2017	Axy	MDF Italia, Italy
	2024	Blush[8]	OFS, USA
	2024	Sephen[9]	SitOnIt Seating, USA
	2024	Clova[10]	SitOnIt Seating, USA
	2022	Ravel[11]	Bernhardt Design, USA
	2012	VIA[12]	Steelcase, Italy
	2010	DR[13]	Frezza Spa, Italy
	1998	TWork Collection	Frezza Spa, Italy
BigSEE Design Award	2020	Equal[14]	VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
	2020	HUP[15]	Sunon Furniture, China
	2006	Headline	Vitra, UK
	2008	My Lady Utensils	Barazzoni, Italy
	2003	My Lady	Barazzoni, Italy
	2020	UD	Sunon, China
	2020	HUP	Sunon, China
	2002	Conversa	BN Office Solution
	2023	Winden[16]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2022	Yoco[17]	Kano, China
	2021	Foresty[18]	Fursys, South Korea
	2020	Equal[19]	VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey
	2020	Querencia[20]	Alloso, South Korea
	2019	Playworks[21]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2017	Fungus	Sidiz, South Korea
	2012	My White[22]	Saturn Bath, South Korea
	2011	Silicon Pro Ceramico[23]	Barazzoni, Itlay
	2012	Ega[24]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2010	1580 table[25]	Thonet, Germany
	2010	580 chair[26]	Thonet, Germany
	2008	Moon[27]	Barazzoni, Italy
	2006	Butterfly	Barazzoni, Italy
	2003	Motus[28]	iGuzzini, Italy
	2024	Tekno R	Higold, China
	2022	Winden[29]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2022	Olly[30]	Barazzoni, Italy
	2021	Yoco[31]	Kano, China
	2019	Playworks[32]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2015	Fly[33]	HengFeng, China
	2013	Liz Wood	Walter Knoll, Germany
	2013	Liz[34]	Walter Knoll, Germany
	2013	Button (CBS)[35]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2012	EGA[36]	Sidiz, South Korea
	2008	Gio[37]	Walter Knoll, Germany
	2008	Moon[38]	Barazzoni, Italy
	2003	My Lady	Barazzoni, Italy
	2001	Y Chair[39]	Vitra, Switzerland
	2000	Iti[40]	Artemide, Italy

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