Prof. Luigi Colani
Prof. Luigi Colani
the legend of design
In his designs, Colani combined the knowledge he gained from studying painting, sculpture and aerodynamics. The smooth, round shapes inspired by nature were his trade mark, what can be seen in the shapes of Colani soft seating, designed in 1969, which continues to impress with its form.
Prof. Luigi Colani, born in 1928, initially studied sculpture and painting at the Berlin University of the Arts in Berlin, before he completed his studies in Aerodynamics at the Sorbonne, the former University of Paris. Subsequently, he emigrated to California where he headed the materials research department. In the 1950s, Colani returned to Europa, and created his idiosyncratic, aerodynamic and biomorph designs for automotive manufacturers.At the end of the 1960s, he held a tenure at Kusch+Co, developing a range of creative seating series. In the early 1990s, he moved to Asia, and began commuting between his atelier in Karlsruhe and countries such as China or Japan, the cradle of some of his most famous successes. Until his demise in September 2019, this acclaimed designer operated on a global level.
"Look at nature – look at birds, look at fish. Things that look good, work good. People don’t get the message of ergonomics"
The iconic Colani soft seating collection is recognized for its ergonomic design and exceptional comfort.
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