Other materials were brought into production alongside steel which had been used almost exclusively until then. The catalogue was enriched with objects made of wood, plastic, glass, porcelain, ceramic, etc The Alessi Museum opened in The operation launched a new series of partnerships, including those with David Chipperfield, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Zaha Hadid and Toyo Ito, bringing the eclectic character of the Alessi catalogue to full maturity.
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Car Design Designers. Fashion Design Designers Commentators Books. Graphic Design Designers Commentators Books. Interaction Design Designers. Interior Design Designers Commentators Books. The great quality and attention to detail of the production ensured big success and exposure since the first batches, kickstarting the growth of the company. Within the abundant production of Alessi, one object stands out almost like a symbol for the brand : the moka pot, the signature coffee maker found in the kitchen of each Italian family and central piece of the social ritual of coffee drinking.
Big names in the design game have been involved in the mission to reshape such a common object elevating it from basic kitchenware to design piece. Both objects are inspired by buildings and urbanism, adding an architectural touch to the kitchen and the coffee ritual. When home objects become icons they deserve a special spot, crossing the boundary between design and art, gaining cultural influence on past and future generations of users and designers.
Filled with unexpected projects which never made it to the store shelves, old concepts and sketches, the museum provides unique insights on the development of design in time and reminds us of the numerous attempts necessary to finalise a successful product. The collection also serves the function of archive and history book of Alessi, a precious source of knowledge for the current design team and the development of new production lines.
It crucial to the company, representing the general recognition of Alessi as an actual design brand. Once again in the story of Alessi, the integration of art and culture with the design of kitchenware is central to the project.
Alessi is the first italian company to develop collaborations with international professionals and open a cross-sector contamination, combining designers, architects and artists to produce innovative concepts and products. The discussion was questioning the real value of an art piece that was not unique: differently from traditional artworks such as sculptures and paintings, new forms of art like music and movies could be replicated with no limitations.
Intrigued by the relationship between objects and people, Alberto Alessi decided to develop a collection of art pieces for the masses, to be launched on the market at affordable prices. Each one of them was asked to design a sculpture in stainless steel, planned to go into production and be replicated to with no set limitation of pieces.
A definitely more fruitful collaboration is with designer super star Philippe Starck. Its creations for Alessi are truly poetic, a physical representation of feelings and emotions in the body of home accessories, conveying a message and raising the inner value of design objects. The lemon squeezer hits the market in the year its lines radiate a futuristic appeal and classic vibe at the same time.
The chance to work with a company not afraid to innovate and push the boundaries of conventional thinking is not common. This translates into constant experimentation and research of the unseen, challenging the status quo and breaking conventional approaches to design and new concept development. The real threat is to become commoditised in mass production, generating standard productions within an industry and limiting product differentiation.
As a result of its ethical business approach, Alessi became a Certified B Corporation in June , the single italian design brand and between the first 50 italian companies to obtain such certification.
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