In 1989 his 'lazy lamp' won the prize for the most innovative lamp at the Paris exhibition and an honorable mention at the ROSCOE (Resources Council Product Design Awards Program). He is member of the scientific review Sistemi Software. He has taught industrial design at the Politecnico School of Milan where he was coordinator. Since 2000 he teaches at the CSIA school of Lugano. He worked all over the world, dealing with projects ranging from private houses to hospital or great public works.