Antonio Citterio: Design
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Antonio Citterio: Design is a monograph on more than fifty years of industrial design by the Italian architect and designer, for design students, furniture designers, and readers interested in Italian product culture. Edited with essays by Deyan Sudjic and other contributors and published by Silvana Editoriale in 2023, the 448-page English-language hardcover covers over 600 products. It begins with the Baia sofa and Diesis series of the 1970s and 1980s and follows collaborations with companies such as B&B Italia, Flexform, Vitra, Flos, and Axor.
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For coursework, the book offers a long case study in how a designer works within a manufacturer's technology and culture. Product images and details, original sketches, and archive photographs show how systems are developed and refined over decades. Students can use it to study modular furniture, detailing, and the relationship between a designer and the people who produce the work. On a university reading list, it pairs well with other Italian design monographs, adding a view of a restrained, technically focused approach.
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