Gerardo Mari studio

Gerardo Mari Studio is a creative, multidisciplinary design studio where tradition and innovation come together. Through daily experimentation and a deep understanding of materials and techniques, we transform ideas into meaningful objects and experiences, defined by refined forms, thoughtful details, and an emotional connection to the senses.

Design, for us, is a conscious and structured journey. We work across evolution, innovation, and invention, ensuring coherence at every stage while keeping people at the center of our process. By harmonizing beauty, emotion, function, and human experience, we transform complexity into clear, meaningful products designed to perform, endure, and create lasting value.

We partner with clients to understand their ambitions and needs, guided by a clear vision and genuine passion.

Through design, we inspire and empower others to embrace the same vision.

Our collaborations include leading companies such as Artemide, Danese Milano, Urban Lighting, ADD, Intra Lighting, Mantra, Breil, Astep, Mondo Marmo, Cavanni, Progetti and Salar, and designers including Ernesto Gismondi, Michele De Lucchi, Naoto Fukasawa, Ross Lovegrove, Karim Rashid, and Issey Miyake on their projects for Artemide.

Gerardo s work has been featured in leading design magazines, including Ottagono and Abitare, as well as Official.

In 2024, the Euclide lamp family was recognized by the ADI Permanent Design Observatory, earning a place in the ADI Design Index 2024, the gateway to the renowned ADI Compasso d Oro Award.

In 2024, the Euclide lamp family received prestigious recognition from the ADI Permanent Design Observatory, earning a place in the ADI Design Index 2024. This annual publication collects the best Italian design and serves as the gateway to the renowned ADI Compasso d’Oro Award, held biennially.

GERARDO MARI

Gerardo Mari is a designer, inventor, and musician who transforms ideas and narratives into products. His practice is rooted in clear concepts, thoughtful execution, and a strong focus on innovation, usability, and human connection, resulting in designs that engage users and spark curiosity.

Born in Santa Fe, Argentina, in 1977, Gerardo Mari built a strong technical foundation at the Escuela Industrial Superior in 1996 and went on to earn a degree in Industrial Design from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in 2003.

Alongside his design practice, he explored personal projects, including producing lap steel electric guitars from aluminum in 2003. In 2004, he founded Dozo with Ricardo Mielniczuk to produce his own armchair designs.

From 2005 to 2013, he worked at Artemide as Head of the Product Design Department, leading the development of new products from formal, aesthetic, functional, and technical perspectives.

Since 2014, he has focused on his own studio, creating designs and managing product development for a variety of companies. In 2021, he launched the Hibou lamp with Stefania Loschi, leading the project from design through production.

His industrial design practice is supported by a strong understanding of production techniques, enabling him to lead product development seamlessly from concept through engineering and manufacturing while delivering innovative outcomes.