Ettore Sottsass
A seminal figure in 20th century design, Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was a post-modernist Italian designer, architect, and founder of the design collaborative The Memphis Group. Unconventional and radical, Sotsass believed that functionalism was not enough. Design had to also be exciting.
He created a body of work that encompassed furniture, lighting, home objects, jewelry, glass, interiors and buildings, and can be found everywhere from museums to private residences. His studio, Sottsass Associati is still in existence today and continues to sustain his work and philosphy through projects with major companies from Apple and Philips to Alessi and Esprit.