MATTIAZZI Designer
RONAN AND ERWAN BOUROULLEC
Ronan (born in 1971) and Erwan Bouroullec (born in 1976) are brothers and designers
based in Paris. They have been working together for more than twenty years bonded
by diligence and challenged by their distinct personalities. Their studio is based in
Paris and their team numbers around ten people.
In 1997, they were spotted by Cappellini, giving them their first industrial design
projects. They began working with the Galerie kreo in 2000 and had their first solo
show there in 2001. Issey Miyake then hired them to design the boutique to house
his new collection A-Poc. They met then Rolf Fehlbaum, President of Vitra, and worked
on a new office system entitled Joyn. Since then, they have gone on to work with
Artek, Flos, Hay, Kettal, Kvadrat, Ligne Roset, Magis, Mutina, Nanimarquina,
Samsung and Vitra, etc.
Their work has covered many field ranging from the design of small objects as
jewellery to spatial arrangements and urban designs, from craftsmanship to industrial
scale, from drawings to videos and photography. The designers also maintain an
experimental activity with Galerie kreo, which is also essential to the development
of their work.
MARIALAURA IRVINE
Marialaura Rossiello Irvine (born in 1972) has been the creative force behind Studio
Irvine for over a decade. A graduate of Architecture from Naples under the mentorship
of Riccardo Dalisi, Marialaura is guided by an intrinsic respect for the narrative
foundations of architecture. She began her career with a passion for traditional design
before advancing to Milan to study Strategic Design at Politecnico di Milano. With
marketing, communication, and strategy as focal points, she gained valuable
experience collaborating with top Italian design firms, viewing products as part of a
company's overall strategy. Later, she began blending her expertise with the British
design approach, working alongside her late husband, James Irvine. Her design
process defies attachment to any single style or typology; it is distinguished by a
meticulous methodology fueled by comprehensive research and profound historical
understanding that informs each stage of the design journey. Marialaura’s philosophy
is akin to a radical whisper, advocating the transformative potential of materiality.
Marialaura's portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed clients including Arper,
Muji, Thonet, M+, FormaCemento, Olivari, MATTEOBRIONI, among others. Her studio,
based in the center of Milan, specializes in product design, art direction, and
architecture. The approach is recognizable not only in the final product or space
but in the entire process that, starting from the material, involves all the stages of
transformation: from production to communication and product strategy. The mission
is to simplify to improve the overall design and production. Her research is linked to
mono-materiality, always in search of a synthesis that, following an industrial
approach, reduces material waste.
STUDIO NITZAN COHEN
Prof. Nitzan Cohen (born in 1973), is a multidisciplinary designer and Dean of the
Faculty of Design and Art at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.
After completing his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven, he worked with
Konstantin Grcic and later established his own design practice (Studio Nitzan Cohen)
collaborating with a wide range of partners, from large international corporations to
artisanal workshops, cultural institutes and Museums. Combining design work with
design research and didactic, Cohen held the position of Chair for Industrial and
System Design at HBK Saarbrücken and was an adjunct professor at the Master for
Space & Communication at the HEAD, Geneva.
Currently, he is a professor for product design and the Dean of the Faculty of Design
and Art at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where he founded the ‘Design
Friction Lab’; A multidisciplinary research and design studio at the intersection of
science and industry, aiming to merge reality with innovation. The lab focuses on
finding sustainable solutions for industrial and societal shifts, with projects ranging
from crafted electronics, DIY culture, distributed manufacturing, open-source
production, nano-electronics, biodegradable sensors, design driven materials, design
for circularity and sustaibable production technologies.
Cohen’ work was exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, and his work is part of
the most renowned international design collections.
LAMBL / HOMBURGER
Studio Lambl Homburger was the joint design practice of Birgitta Homburger and
Florian Lambl from 2006-2018. Since then, the founders have pursued their own
projects and continue to shape the industry.
Birgitta Homburger is a creative director, designer, and strategist. With a focus
on cultural context and strategic thinking she has built an impressive portfolio of
work that spans the international stage, including collaborations with brands
such as Mattiazzi, Wästberg, Volkswagen, and Laufen Bathroom. Her
contributions to the development of Creative Direction and product design have
been recognized through her guest professorships at Kunsthochschule Kassel
and several institutions like Universität der Künste in Berlin and the Akademie
der Bildenden Künste in Stuttgart. In 2023, her dedication to her craft led her to
become the Creative Director and partner of Analog, an innovative glass brand
based in Berlin.
Florian Lambl took up his professional experience and founded the brand TYP. As
a creative director, he leads TYP in publishing furniture, objects, and editions
that showcase his unique design sensibilities.
Lambl Homburger partnered with a variety of clients, from global brands to
cultural institutions, to help them create authentic and impactful communication
strategies. Their expertise in design and branding enabled them to guide
Mattiazzi, to a leading furniture brand and its success.
