{{Short description|Italian architect and designer}}

{{Infobox person | name = Claudio Francesco Bellini | image = Claudio Francesco Bellini.jpg | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|5|3|df=y}} | occupation = Architect & furniture designer | spouse = Lara Bellini }}

'''Claudio Bellini''' (born 3 May 1963) is an Italian-born architect and designer based in Milan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Claudio Bellini – W.T. Mag |url=https://www.worldtipsmagazine.com/2023/07/25/claudio-bellini/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> He runs an architecture and design practice, [https://claudiobellini.com/ CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio]. Bellini, a well-known speaker who has spent many years lecturing at universities, serves as the creative director for a number of major multinational businesses.

==Biography== Born and raised in Milan, Bellini's strong fascination with creativity dates back to his early childhood years, growing up with his father, Mario Bellini, who is a pioneer in contemporary design. In 1990, Claudio Bellini graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in Architecture and Industrial Design. After his studies, from 1990 to 1996, he collaborated with his father in Mario Bellini Associates where he took part in research projects in the fields of industrial, architectural and furniture design. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Sias |first=Renata |date=2012-12-12 |title=Ways of designing: Claudio Bellini. |url=https://wow-webmagazine.com/it/ways-of-designing-intervista-con-claudio-bellini |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=WOW! (Ways Of Working) webmagazine |language=it-IT}}</ref>

In 1996 Claudio Bellini founded his multidisciplinary design studio, consolidating important collaborations with leading companies such as Artemide, Flou, Poltrona Frau, Vitra, Driade, Frezza and Olivari.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.olivari.it/designer/bellini-claudio/|title=Claudio Bellini}}</ref>

Professor in Furniture Design at the Genoa University from 2004 to 2008, he has held lectures and conferences all over the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2019 |title=Talking about design |url=https://claudiobellini.com/news/talking-about-design/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref>

As a trendsetter in various design fields, he was honored with numerous international design awards, including the Red Dot and iF product design award. He has been also selected for the Compasso d'Oro).<ref>http://www.mariobellini.com/atelierbellini/?a=1&b=3&view=1&start=0{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio == right|thumb|CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio based in Milan Source:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com |access-date=2024-09-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 1996 Claudio Bellini founded Atelier Bellini, later renamed Claudio Bellini design+design and recently rebranded into CLAUDIO BELLINI Studio: a multidisciplinary design studio shaped by a deep understanding of the creative process.

In 1998, his revolutionary office furniture system, TW Collection<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://claudiobellini.com/bellini/twork/|title=TWORK - Frezza &#124; Claudio Bellini}}</ref> for Frezza,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.frezza.com/it/designer/claudio-bellini/|title=Claudio Bellini - Mobili per Ufficio &#124; Frezza|date=March 23, 2020}}</ref> introduced a completely new vision to the contemporary workplace. From then on, his research in this field has largely contributed to anticipating behaviors and trends in the evolution of the office environment in recent decades.

Creative director, over the years, for several international companies such as Natuzzi Italia and Fursys Group,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalfursys.com/|title=FURSYS|website=www.globalfursys.com}}</ref> since 2003, he has contributed significantly with his creative vision to transform Barazzoni<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barazzoni.it/en|title=Cookware Made In Italy and kitchen utensils - Shop online &#124; Barazzoni|website=www.barazzoni.it}}</ref> into one of the most important Italian kitchenware companies.

Claudio Bellini's innovative approach contributed to the creation of original projects with companies including Bernhardt Design, Pedrali,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pedrali.com/en-us/designers/claudio-bellini|title=claudio bellini|website=www.pedrali.com}}</ref> Walter Knoll,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walterknoll.de/en/designers/claudio-bellini|title=Claudio Bellini &#124; Walter Knoll|website=www.walterknoll.de}}</ref> RH,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rh.com/us/en|title=RH|website=rh.com}}</ref> Riva1920<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riva1920.it/en/designers/claudio-bellini/|title=CLAUDIO BELLINI|website=RIVA 1920}}</ref> and Dedon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.salonemilano.it/it/prodotti/dedon/archipelago-style|title=Divani e poltrone An Archipelago of Style DEDON &#124; Salone del Mobile|website=www.salonemilano.it}}</ref> right|thumb|CLAUDIO BELLINI Design Group in 2023 - photo by Felipe Cordeiro Claudio Bellini's global vision and his understanding of different cultural and markets, supported by a multinational team, have expanded the firm into the CLAUDIO BELLINI Design Group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.claudiobellinidesigngroup.com/|title=Claudio Bellini Design Group}}</ref> The firm has worked with clients from the Far East to the United States, and recognized as a European design studio with much influence.

==Achievements & Awards==

{| class="wikitable" |+ !Awards !Year !Project !Client |- | rowspan="5" |center|thumb|109x109px|ADI Design Index Award |2005 |B.O.S |Frezza Spa, Italy |- |2003 |Motus<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=2003 |title=Motus - iGuzzini {{!}} Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/claudio-bellini-studio/motus/?idcat=147 |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |iGuzzini, Italy |- |2001 |Y Chair |Vitra, Germany |- |2000 |Bella |Castaldi Illuminazione, Italy |- |1998 |TWork Collection |Frezza Spa, Italy |- | rowspan="2" |center|thumb|111x111px|Archiproducts Design Awards |2023 |Sospiro Bed<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Archiproducts Design Award 2023 Winners |url=https://awards.archiproducts.com/winners-2023/ |website=Archiproducts}}</ref> |Riva 1920, Italy |- |2017 |Axy |MDF Italia, Italy |- | rowspan="7" |center|thumb|116x116px|Best of Neocon |2024 |Blush<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=Best of Neocon 2024 Gallery - Blush |url=https://bestofneocon.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/15/details/4200 |website=Best of NeoCon}}</ref> |[https://ofs.com/products/seating/lounge/blush OFS], USA |- |2024 |Sephen<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=NeoCon Best of NeoCon 2024 Winners |url=https://neocon.com/awards/best-of-neocon/winners-2024 |website=NeoCon}}</ref> |[https://www.sitonit.net/productcatalog/sephen.html SitOnIt Seating], USA |- |2024 |Clova<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=NeoCon Best of NeoCon 2024 Winners |url=https://neocon.com/awards/best-of-neocon/winners-2024 |website=NeoCon}}</ref> |[https://www.sitonit.net/press/news/neocon-2024.html SitOnIt Seating], USA |- |2022 |Ravel<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=NeoCon - Best of NeoCon 2022 Winners |url=https://neocon.com/awards/best-of-neocon/winners-2022 |website=NeoCon}}</ref> |[https://bernhardtdesign.com/furniture/ravel-sofa/ Bernhardt Design], USA |- |2012 |VIA<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012 |title=V.I.A. - Steelcase {{!}} Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/claudio-bellini-studio/via/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |Steelcase, Italy |- |2010 |DR<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010 |title=DR - Frezza {{!}} Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/bellini/dr/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |[https://www.frezza.com/it/designer/claudio-bellini/ Frezza Spa], Italy |- |1998 |TWork Collection |Frezza Spa, Italy |- | rowspan="2" |BigSEE Design Award |2020 |Equal<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-10|title=EQUAL|url=https://bigsee.eu/equal/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=BigSEE|language=en-US}}</ref> |VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey |- |2020 |HUP<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-06|title=H'UP|url=https://bigsee.eu/hup/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=BigSEE|language=en-US}}</ref> |Sunon Furniture, China |- |center|thumb|116x116px|Design Center Stuttgart |2006 |Headline |Vitra, UK |- | rowspan="2" |center|thumb|116x116px|Design Preis Schweiz |2008 |My Lady Utensils |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2003 |My Lady |Barazzoni, Italy |- | rowspan="3" |center|thumb|116x116px|German Design Award |2020 |UD |Sunon, China |- |2020 |HUP |Sunon, China |- |2002 |Conversa |BN Office Solution |- | rowspan="15" |center|thumb|157x157px|IF Design Award |2023 |Winden<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Winden - A multipurpose plastic chair |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/winden/578149 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2022 |Yoco<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=Yoco - Office chair |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/yoco/331659 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Kano, China |- |2021 |Foresty<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 |title=FORESTY (FP7) - Acustic Panels |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/foresty-fp7/318007 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Fursys, South Korea |- |2020 |Equal<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020 |title=Equal - Bathroom Serie |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/equal/285322 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |VitrA Bathrooms, Turkey |- |2020 |Querencia<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020 |title=Querencia sofa |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/querencia/271895 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Alloso, South Korea |- |2019 |Playworks<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Playworks - Office Furniture |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/playworks/256674 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2017 |Fungus |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2012 |My White<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012 |title=My Bath - Bathroom serie |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/my-white/85648 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Saturn Bath, South Korea |- |2011 |Silicon Pro Ceramico<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Silicon Pro Ceramico - Cookware set |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/silicon-pro-ceramico/67234 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2012 |Ega<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012 |title=EGA - office chair |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/ega/84932 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2010 |1580 table<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=1580 - Wooden table |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/1580/65224 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Thonet, Germany |- |2010 |580 chair<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012 |title=580 - Chair programme |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/580-f/83198 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Thonet, Germany |- |2008 |Moon<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010 |title=MOON Tray |url=https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/moon/52801 |website=IF Design}}</ref> |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2006 |Butterfly |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2003 |Motus<ref name="auto"/> |iGuzzini, Italy |- | rowspan="15" |center|thumb|116x116px|Red Dot Design Award |2024 |Tekno R |Higold, China |- |2022 |Winden<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2022 |title=Winden wins Red Dot Design Award 2022 |url=https://claudiobellini.com/news/winden-wins-red-dot-design-award-2022/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2022 |Olly<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 |title=Red Dot Design Award - OLLY oil jug |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/olly-56504 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2021 |Yoco<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 |title=Red Dot Design Award - YOCO stool |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/yoco-52688 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |Kano, China |- |2019 |Playworks<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019 |title=Red Dot Design Award - PLAYWORKS seating |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/playworks-37104 |access-date= |website=Red Dot |language=en-US}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2015 |Fly<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015 |title=Red Dot Design Award - FLY chair |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/fly-33056 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |HengFeng, China |- |2013 |Liz Wood |Walter Knoll, Germany |- |2013 |Liz<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Red Dot Design Award - LIZ chair |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/liz-30239 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |Walter Knoll, Germany |- |2013 |Button (CBS)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013 |title=Red Dot Design Award - CBS chair programme |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/cbs-30733 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2012 |EGA<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012 |title=Red Dot Design Award - EGA office chair |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/ega-7570 |website=Red Dot}}</ref> |Sidiz, South Korea |- |2008 |Gio<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2009 |title=Red Dot Winners |url=https://www.indesignlive.com/products/red-dot-winners-adv |website=IndesignLive}}</ref> |Walter Knoll, Germany |- |2008 |Moon<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008 |title=MOON - Barazzoni {{!}} Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/claudio-bellini-studio/moon/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2003 |My Lady |Barazzoni, Italy |- |2001 |Y Chair<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001 |title=Y chair - Vitra {{!}} Caludio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/bellini/y-chair/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |Vitra, Switzerland |- |2000 |Iti<ref>{{Cite web |date=2000 |title=ITI - Artemide {{!}} Claudio Bellini |url=https://claudiobellini.com/bellini/iti/ |website=Claudio Bellini}}</ref> |Artemide, Italy |}{{Reflist}}

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