Programma 8

An architect, he was born in Modena in 1940. He began his autonomous professional activity by opening a Studio in Milan. His interventions range from civil architecture to industrial and interior architecture, from industrial design to corporate image organisation, the latter often in collaboration with Eija Helander. He has collaborated with numerous companies including Alessi. His designs have been published in books and specialised magazines, have been selected for the Golden Compass Award and have been presented in numerous museums. His creations can be found among the others in the permanent collections of the Milan Triennial.

Designer, born in Lathi (Finland) in 1944. After her studies, Eija embarked on a long collaboration with Marimekko. She has participated in developing the settings for advertising shoots and short films, and has collaborated in the capacity of consultant with many interior décor magazines. In 1969 she moved to Italy to work in the field of Industrial Design. For Alessi she worked with architect Franco Sargiani on the company's coordinated image and packaging. She currently runs her own business, covering a comprehensive range of services, from interior design to advertising graphics, setting up stands and creating corporate logos.