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Zoom Webinar

Join us on our upcoming VOICES talk featuring Giulio Cappellini.

This visionary designer, renowned for his innovative, bold, and pioneering approach to contemporary furniture and interior design, will share his journey and the steps he took to build his successful career in the industry. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to connect with him live during this interactive virtual session.

About the speakers:

Giulio Cappellini, Founder Cappellini

Giulio Cappellini, born in Milan in 1954, is a visionary architect, designer, and mentor whose influence spans the global design industry. After graduating in architecture in 1979, he attended the management school at Bocconi University before taking on the role of art director and designer at Cappellini, now part of the Lifestyle Design group owned by Haworth. Under his leadership, Cappellini became a launchpad for emerging international designers, creating iconic pieces now housed in major art and design museums worldwide. Beyond his work at Cappellini, he serves as art director for several brands, including Ceramica Flaminia, Icone Luce, Arredoluce, Olmar, and Istituto Marangoni Design Campus. As a thought leader, he has contributed to editorial boards of design history publications and has taught as a visiting professor at design and architecture faculties worldwide. Cappellini has also curated significant exhibitions such as the “Temporary Museum for New Design” at Superstudio Più in Milan, “Italian Hospitality” in Singapore, “I Made” at the Saatchi Gallery in London, and “Made in Italy” in Moscow. His expertise extends beyond furniture and interiors, collaborating as a project manager for special events across design, fashion, and food industries. Recognized by the most influential design publications, he has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Compasso d’Oro Career Award and the German Design Award, further cementing his legacy as a pioneer in contemporary design.

This private event is exclusively for WantedDesign members—join the club to be part of this conversation and many other learning and networking opportunities.

We will provide access to pending applications for this talk.

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