# Claudio Bellini

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).

## 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 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.

## Achievements & Awards

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