Michele De Lucchi

b. 1951

Having trained as an architect, De Lucchi’s interests range from the conceptual aspects of design, technology, and craft. His aesthetic is stylistically versatile, ranging from sleek, minimalistic lighting systems to boldly colorful objects. Throughout his career, De Lucchi has played a role in the design movements Cavart, Alchymia, and Memphis. His prolific design portfolio has lead to collaborations with renowned manufacturers, ranging from Artemide, Dada Cucine, Kartell, Matsushita, Mauser, Poltrona Frau, and Olivetti. Some of his most conceptually explorative projects were those developed for Compaq Computers, Philips, Siemens, and Vitra. In 1988 De Lucchi moved his studio to Milan, where he continues to work on a variety of industrial design and architectural projects.