Maurizio Manzoni

 

Born in 1967 in Nuoro, a town in the Sardinia region of Italy, he graduated in Architecture in Florence in 1994, and in 1999, he was appointed Adjunct Professor at the University of Florence, teaching Design and Survey and Diagnostics of Fabrics (Costume and Fashion – Department of Industrial Design).

His résumé features a wide range of work in the areas of Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, Exhibition Stands, Textile Design, among other remarkable projects with globally renowned brands.

In 2001, he founded StudioMEMO in Florence with Designer Prof. Roberto Tapinassi, where they shared a common desire to offer creative solutions to contemporary life issues, recognizing that collaboration between various industry professionals is essential to generating new experiences and sharing knowledge.

International awards and recognitions include:

  • 2019 Good Design Award (The Chicago Athenaeum & European Centre) for the Stone Sofa and Lyra Floor Lamp 
  • 2022 Good Design Award for Suspence A Sofa and Titano Cabinet, 
  • 2024 Archiproducts Design Award for the Gobi Armchair 
  • 2024 German Design Award for Dolmen Table and Dolmen Sideboard  .

These accolades underscore his strong influence and award-winning contributions in contemporary furniture and industrial design.