Angelo Pinaffo

Angelo Pinaffo’s work is driven by a continuing search for simplicity and close attention to detail, balancing form, function and industrial requirements. His experience spans the full product process from initial idea through development, industrialization and realization.

Born in Padua in 1966, he studied art, architecture and interior design at the State Institute of Art “Pietro Selvatico” and continued in Architectural Design at IUAV in Venice. His career has included architecture, furniture, interiors, industrial and graphic design. Since the second half of the 1990s he has increasingly specialized in industrial design, particularly seating for office, community, contract and residential settings, and has developed numerous original mechanical solutions, many patented.

Awards

His recognition includes a 2003 Best of NeoCon Silver Award for Copernicus; 2004 Compasso d’Oro preselection for Steel; a 2014 Best of NeoCon Gold Award for laKendō; and the 2015 Interzum Award High Product Quality for the Kendō castor.