Editor-in-chief of Domus 1979-1985; also edited Casabella and Modo. Partner at Studio Alchimia from 1978, where he produced the Proust Armchair the same year. Co-ran Atelier Mendini with brother Francesco from 1989. Long-time designer for Alessi; awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979, 1981 and 2014; founding member of the Global Tools collective (1973).
- Born
- 1931
- Died
- 2019
- Nationality
- Italian
- Roles
- designer, architect, editor
Connections
Outbound
- Art director of → Alessi
- Contributed to → Atelier Mendini
- Contributed to → Studio Alchimia
- Co founded → Global Tools (1973)
- Designed by → Lassù (1974)
- Contributed to → Studio Alchimia (1978)
- Contributed to → Memphis Milano
- Co founded → Domus Academy (1982)
Inbound
- Proust Armchair → Designed by
- 100% Make-Up → Designed by
- Alessandro Mendini retrospective at Villa Giulia → References
Posts
- Alessandro Mendini Retrospective: 130 Works, Villa Giulia primary 24 May 2026
- Italian Radical Design: 1966–1995 Lineage primary 25 May 2026