( Molteni Minds )
MOLTENI&C DESIGN PROTAGONISTS
The Minds behind Molteni&C are made up of architects, designers and creative talents whose ideas, vision and expertise have shaped the company’s identity. Their collaborations inspire innovation and define the very evolution of contemporary design. In candid conversation with leading figures from the world of design, Molteni Minds explores the ideas and encounters through which new visions come to life.
Vincent Van Duysen, Yabu Pushelberg, Michael Anastassiades, Tobia Scarpa, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Francesco Meda, Ron Gilad, Marta Ferri, Michele De Lucchi, Mike Holland (Foster + Partners), Christophe Delcourt, GamFratesi, Cristián Mohaded
( Latest Episode )
CRISTIÁN MOHADED
The latest episode of Molteni Minds introduces Cristián Mohaded, the first Latin-American designer to join the Molteni&C family of designers. Mohaded creates designs that are never stand-alone statements, but rather works that enter into a dialogue with their audiences.
( Episodes )
MEET THE MOLTENI MINDS
Episode 1: Vincent Van Duysen
Serving as creative director of Molteni&C since 2016, Van Duysen shares his intimate view of the company whose 90-year legacy he is committed to preserving as he guides the brand’s vision for the future.
Episode 2: Yabu Pushelberg
Yabu Pushelberg founders George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg open up about their journey to becoming Molteni&C design collaborators and the inspirations behind their work for the brand.
Episode 3: Michael Anastassiades
Michael Anastassiades shares his unique perspective on Molteni&C as a longtime design collaborator, as well as his personal view of the role of designers today.
Episode 4: Tobia Scarpa
Tobia Scarpa shares his motivations as a designer and his words of wisdom for how excellence is achieved.
Episode 5: Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola offers insight into her experience as a Molteni&C collaborator for more than 20 years, offering a peek into what inspires her as a designer.
Episode 6: Naoto Fukasawa
Talking about his personal journey with Molteni&C, Naoto Fukasawa explains the impact design has on contemporary life and how the brand’s 90-year history continues to inspire.
Episode 7: Francesco Meda
Francesco Meda opens up about his relationship with Molteni&C as a young designer and explores the details of the projects he has undertaken for the brand.
Episode 8: Ron Gilad
Ron Gilad shares a unique perspective on the relationship between design and curation as both a Molteni&C design collaborator and curator of Molteni Museum.
Episode 9: Marta Ferrri
Marta Ferri describes her journey with the brand as textile design collaborator and shares insight into where she gets her inspiration.
Episode 10: Michele De Lucchi
Michele de Lucchi offers his take on the role of craftsmanship today and shares bits of his personal advice for aspiring designers.
Episode 11: Foster + Partners
Mike Holland of Foster + Partners, Molteni&C design collaborators for more than 20 years, describes the close relationship between the two brands and the inspiration behind the Arc table, a Molteni&C icon.
Episode 12: Christophe Delcourt
In this episode, new Molteni&C designer Christophe Delcourt discusses his approach to the collaboration, how he views his role as a designer, and how his French identity influences his design practice.
Episode 13: GamFratesi
Cross-cultural couple GamFratesi explain how their Italian and Danish identities are expressed through their designs and the impact of collaborating with a 100% family-owned company like Molteni&C.
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MOLTENI MINDS
THE GREATEST MINDS IN DESIGN WORKING TOWARD A SINGLE VISION
THE MOLTENI COMPOUND
A HUB FOR DESIGN, CREATED BY DESIGNERS
PALAZZO MOLTENI
INSPIRATION FOR THE WHOLE HOME
PROJECTS
CUSTOM DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR ICONIC PROPERTIES WORLDWIDE
SUSTAINABILITY
QUALITY THAT ENDURES
CULTURE
DESIGN IN DIALOGUE
MOLTENI ICONS
THE HALLMARKS OF MOLTENI&C
HISTORY
NINE DECADES OF ‘MADE IN ITALY’ EXCELLENCE