EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
WITH PIERO LISSONI
In 1986, Italian designer and architect Piero Lissoni established
himself as a household name in the industry by founding his studio,
Lissoni Associati, along with Nicoletta Canesi. His studio focuses on
architecture, interior and product design, with an extensive list of
hospitality projects. CovetED had the pleasure of sitting down with
the designer during Salone del Mobile 2019, at Knoll’s stand, to learn
more about the designer’s relationship with the incredible brand.
Lissoni is a very versatile professional, with his portfolio stretching
across architecture, furniture, interiors and even graphic design.
According to the designer, “it’s a tradition in Milan to be versatile”.
This is also a result of his education at the Politecnico di Milano,
where he was taught to take on everything.
The designer has a very simplistic approach to his career, living day by
day. Always eager of the discovery of something new, Lissoni doesn’t
disclose any new expectations for the future. “I never expect to do
something. I’m very lucky but I also work a lot. You need to be a
worker, that’s the secret. And you need a bit of luck”, he says.
