About

Leonardo Rossano

The studio operates through an independent research process which aims to create unique design solutions in tune with continuos evolvment and needs seen in society.

The professional path undertaken makes use of a continuous confrontation with the world of production, craftsmanship and includes self-production experiences.

The study and theoretical deepening of research are shared through intensive teaching activities from which a vital union with different generations of authors ensues..

Profile

Architect and designer he graduated in ‘91 in Florence, where he resides. In the 90’s he collaborated with architect Claudio Nardi’s studio designing for private residence, public spaces and boutiques for leading Italian designers like Dolce & Gabbana, G. Ferrè and Valentino.

Since ’98 he is a freelance designer of furniture, furnishing complements, exhibition space and company image communication. His client list includes Lapalma, RF-Yamakawa and True Design. For Clerprem, he worked as art director overseeing the design of seats and components for trains.

He was teaching assistant to Prof. Robert Segoni in the course of “Industrial Design” before becoming a teacher himself lecturing for the Bachelor of Fashion Design in Florence until ‘09. The subjects he taught included “Furniture design Product” and “Theory and History of Industrial Design.”He currently teaches History of design at IED, Interior design at AEF and Furniture Design for the international masters at Florence Institute of Design International.

He won the “Good Design Award” of Chicago Athenaeum 2013

Pubblications

  • “on diseño” Spain, Mar 2023.
  • “Rum” Denmark, May 2022.
  • “Ufficio Idea”, March-April 2022.
  • “Elle Decoration” Italy, July-August 2021.
  • “Interni”, November 2018.
  • “Interni”, April 2018.
  • “Casabella”, February 2018.
  • “D Casa”, April 2017.
  • “Harmonies”, December 2014.
  • “House Trends”, November 2014.
  • “Elle Decoration” Thailand, November 2014.
  • “Pi”, June-July 2013.
  • “Ottagono”, June 2013.
  • “New design generation”, Houjie 2009.
  • “Interni”, September 2008.
  • “Domus”, September 2007.
  • “Design Diffusion News”, May 2007.
  • “OFX”, January 2007.
  • “Domus”, january 2007.
  • “1000 European Architecture”, Berlin 2006.
  • “Interni”, September 2000.
  • “Abitare”, September 2000.
  • “Domus”, September 1999.
  • “Vogue Italia”, May 1994.
  • “Se dici design”, Florence 1993.
  • “Habitat Ufficio”, April/May 1993.
  • “Area”, December 1992.

Exhibitions

  • “Quick Lighting”, June 2022, Milan.
  • “3daysofdesign”, September 2021, Copenhagen.
  • “Elle Decor all'aperto”, July 2021, Milan.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2019, Milan.
  • “Orgatec”, October 2018, Cologne.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2018, Milan.
  • “D/code”, March 2018, Mumbai.
  • “100% Design”, September 2017, London.
  • “Obstacles & Solutions”, April 2017, Milan.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2017, Milan.
  • “Orgatec”, October 2016, Cologne.
  • “Source- Self Made Design”, September 2016, Florence.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2016, Milan.
  • “Lançamentos”, February 2016, San Paulo.
  • “Source- Self Made Design”, September 2015, Florence.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2015, Milan.
  • “Orgatec”, October 2014, Cologne.
  • “Good Design Award”, August 2014, Athens.
  • “Biomorpho”, April 2014, Milan.
  • “Home + Houseware”, March 2014, Chicago.
  • “Ambiente”, February 2014, Frankfurt.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2013, Milan.
  • “Maison & Objet”, September 2012, Paris.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2012, Milan.
  • “Ambiente”, February 2012, Frankfurt.
  • “Japan Houseware Show”, November 2011, Tokyo.
  • ”New York International Gift Fair”, August 2011, New York.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2011, Milan.
  • “Ambiente”, February 2011, Frankfurt.
  • ”New York International Gift Fair”, August 2010, New York.
  • ”Intrecci tra moda e design”, April 2010, Milan.
  • “Ambiente”, February 2010, Frankfurt.
  • “Japan Houseware Show”, November 2009, Tokyo.
  • “New Design Generation”, September 2009, Houjie.
  • “The Office Exhibition”, March 2009, Dubai.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2008, Milan.
  • “Japan Houseware Show”, October 2007, Tokyo.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2006, Milan.
  • “Italian Design on Tour”, May 2006, New York.
  • “IMM Cologne”, January 2006, Cologne.
  • “Worldwide”, October 2005, Moscow.
  • “IMM Cologne”, January 2005, Cologne.
  • “Orgatec”, October 2004, Cologne.
  • “Mebel”, November 2004, Moscow.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2004, Milan.
  • “Interieur2000”, October 2000, Kortrijk.
  • “Innotrans2000”, September 2000, Berlin.
  • “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2000, Milan.
  • “Alterpoint design”, April1999, Milan.
  • “Made for the animals”, March 1995, London.
  • “Idee in forma”, June 1993, Florence.
  • “Design, Miroir du siecle”, 1993, Paris.
  • “Targa Bonetto”, Smau October 1992, Milan.

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