Paolo Orlandini was born in Grosseto, Italy, in 1941 and graduated in architecture at Politecnico of Milano, He has worked for several years with Marco Zanuso Sr. and Richard Sapper. In the designs of Orlandini Design simplicity is the most remarkable feature. Simplicity means designing simple technical solutions that make the product both economical and reliable. It also means designing with an eye to the manufacturing problems.
Planned Customization is another important feature; products are designed with the planned potential to be personalized and modified, following the market demands. It is an innovative design method that helps manufacturers overcome price based competition. Planned Customization applied to design generates a wide set of competitive features. Among the latest prizes there are: “Best of Neocon” (Chicago 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010); “Grand Prix de l’Innovation” (Paris 2000, 2005), Premio Dedalo Minosse (Vicenza 2006), Chicago Athenaeum “Good Design Award” (Chicago 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009).
True Design products
Tao
In the name of the new chair lies the fulcrum of the project, it is in fact the T-shaped support of the backrest that determines it.
E-quo
A new, unusual and hybrid item with clean lines and an essential shape: a multiple seat product, halfway between a bench for seating and a fence for leaning for a short recharge break.
To-to
To-to is a system of seats for public and private areas composed of elements with small dimensions, easy to move, put together and compose according to the needs of mobility and transversality that characterize contemporary work environments.
Arca
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for lounges and waiting areas.
