Achille
Castiglioni
Achille
was one of the most influential designers of the 20th
century, and definitely one of the most important designers hailing
from Italy. But unfortunately I don't hear is name nearly enough.
Many of his products for Alessi and Flos are still in production today
but few ever mention him. I think this is a huge disservice to
someone who's work is still imitated to this day. His aesthetic was
visually simplistic but technically brilliant. He somehow managed to
continually fuse innovative wit with beautifully pleasing forms over
and over again. Not only has his work been praised for its technical
innovation, but he was also on the leading edge of re-contextualizing
products for a new purpose. Something that very few designers have
yet to do quite as successfully. I
think the most impressive thing about Achille's work
is that it's so simple at first glance. But if you take the time
to really
look it
becomes apparent that no detail is overlooked. And everything about
it works to make the piece whole, any addition or subtraction from
the design would completely ruin it.
Achille
Castiglioni managed to create a timeless aesthetic that struck a
beautiful harmony between simplicity and embellishment. He is truly
one of the greatest designers of all time in my opinion.
By Adam Whittaker
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