Life will be better with the right light.
01.1 Our identity between
innovation and design
Founded in 1960 by the Engineer Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
has been a leader in lighting design ever since. Synonymous
with innovation and Made in Italy, its products are considered
icons of contemporary design at an international level. Based in
Milan, Artemide is recognized across the world for its expertise
in lighting design, thanks to its innovative approach and products,
which are an expression of its continuous research and high
manufacturing quality.
A leading player in research in the field of light, Artemide has
registered numerous invention patents for its technological,
mechanical and optoelectronic innovations. Technological
development, collaborations with great architects and socio-
cultural research are an integral part of Artemide’s approach
to its innovative projects, which capable, even over the course
of time, of illuminating the future. Throughout its path of
innovation, it has forged research partnerships with prestigious
Italian and international Universities: thanks to its technological
and scientific innovation, Artemide’s Human and Responsible
Light philosophy rethinks products’ relation to the environment,
resources and energy in terms of ecosystem in fostering a better
quality of life. In this way, Artemide not only contributes to the
wellbeing of the places and people directly associated with it, but
to the wellbeing of the community as a whole.
Light can regenerate spaces, stimulate the creation of new
relationships and even bring us back to living together in safety.
Based on research conducted by Artemide, the patented
INTEGRALIS® technology can use light to sanitise spaces,
restoring our personal and shared spaces.
Light is a means of communication between people and spaces,
providing new experiences and emotions and transforming
Heritage
Innovation
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The Human & Responsible Light
ADV Campaign, The Human Light, 1998
A R T E M I D E : T H E H U M A N & R E S P O N S I B L E L I G H T
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