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Alessandro Mendini

The Alessandro Mendini Story
As a widely published design theorist (founder and director of Modo magazine, editor for Domus, among many others), Alessandro Mendini has plenty of other ideas about the goal of design and the design process. As one of the main personalities involved in the Radical/Anti-Design movement in the 1970s, Mendini contributed to the Memphis Group and worked alongside such famed designers as Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.
Over the course of his long and diverse career, he has created experimental designs for companies such as Cassina, Alchimia, Swatch, Swarovski Lighting, Artemide and Alessi.
Why We Love Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini believes that it's not the function of an object that ought to be the starting point of design, but its beauty. In other words, the focus is not on the object itself but on the perception of the eventual user. He also contends that everything has already been designed and used, so it's up to modern designers to re-imagine the details so their audience will see a product anew and be excited to use it again.
Noteworthy Products From Mendini
The Alessandro Mendini design practice of starting with the details is especially evident in his product design for companies like Alessi Design. With items such as the Alessi Parrot Corkscrew and the highly popular Alessi Anna G. collection of kitchen implements, Mendini has taken common items like corkscrews, timers and cheese graters and given them a unique, playful edge. He has made them new again.
In His Own Words
"I am on a quest to communicate through my objects and work in general, trying to say things that encourage people to deepen meditation and spirituality."

Fine built to provide drinks from a finely-tuned spout, the Chill Carafe with Marble Base sports a wide base while the neck and mouth and slimmed and tapered prevent any accidental spillage or over-pouring. The included marble base is built ...
Referencing the pitchers of antiquity, the Etruscan Pitcher from Menu is a form follows function piece, presenting itself with a familiar silhouette and a fresh finish. This modern classic illustrates studio Mentze Ottenstein+ Rosholm’s focus on history, craft, and tactility. ...
Serve in style with the FUUM Water Carafe from Blomus. A clean, crystal glass accessory, this piece elevates your cocktail parties or brunch get-togethers with a soothing silhouette only enhanced by the crisp water held inside. This piece is capped ...
A convenient and elegantly-styled addition to any tabletop. Designed by Norm Architects, the Glass Bottle Carafe by Menu is a drip-free and easy-to-pour bottle that boasts mouth-blown craftsmanship inspired by a classic milk bottle silhouette. Topped with a striking solid ...
Add quality to a range of drinks served in your home with the Jour Water Jug from Nude. Made of lead-free crystal, this piece makes pouring everything from water to cocktails an elegant treat. The tall silhouette is clean and ...
Elegant and practical. The Lanesboro Tall Decanter from Arteriors makes a dramatic statement upon tabletops and bars. The elongated silhouette, which is made out of clear glass, looks even more striking when filled with a dark amber liquid. A brass ...