Miro clock

Riley

fragments of time

"Rubber-netto" red dot design award 2007

Designer: Francesco Cappuccio

www.cappucciodesign.com

Rubber-Netto is a flexible faucet for the bathroom sink that allows one to control the direction and flow of water.

The inspiration for the Rubber-Netto concept emerged from the wish for a more flexible control of the water flow in the bathroom. The use of a flexible hose for faucets has already been seen in the kitchen. It would be equally useful in the bathroom. Thus, Rubber-Netto’s flexible faucet would alter the ergonomics of the bathroom and make the performing of functions, such as rinsing of the mouth or drinking, far easier. The pressure of the water could be adjusted by tightening the pipe.

The body of Rubber-Netto is made of brass, while its outer covering is made of high-performance rubber. The rubber covering is strong, hygienic, recyclable and scratch-proof. The water mixer lever is integrated in its overall bio-amorphous expression. It is easy to clean and safe for children. The rubber cover could be white (ceramic feel) or in various transparent colours, with the transparent hose revealing the flow of water, and thus heightening the user experience and the product’s interaction with the user. The Rubber-Netto style could be easily translated into an entire series of faucets for all faucet functions in the bathroom.

announcement

Academia Italiana of Thailand

Professor Wins 4^th International Design Award in 2007

Academia Italiana of Thailand has announced that Francesco Cappuccio has won his fourth major International design award in 2007. The string of product design awards began with the selection and second prizes at Korea’s Incheon International Design Competition, followed by Singapore’s Red Dot design award. Cappuccio now has been awarded first prize at Italy’s “Significant Furniture 07” for his Louis XXI coffee table. Designed through a process of deconstruction and reconstruction, the table combines 21^st century modernity with the classic Louis XVI style to emphasize the importance of reading in daily life.

According to judges, Cappuccio’s table design took top honors for its ability to express additional values and meanings. The table was viewed as a significant reflection of living culture: “a piece of furniture with a strong ironic connection to classicism in which image with references to modern art is inserted and an original and functional solution is added.” Louis XXI will be on permanent display at the Museum of Applied Art and Design in Verona, Italy.

A faculty member of Academia Italiana, Francesco Cappuccio currently works and teaches at the institute’s campus in Bangkok, Thailand, where the designer shares his professional experience and enthusiasm for design with international students. When asked about his recent string of awards, Cappuccio said, “It is always a great honor to be recognized by one’s peers. But what is most rewarding to me is when I can share with students what I’ve learned in the field of design and mentor their growth. I see my legacy both in my personal works as a designer and my relationships with students—both are extremely important to me.”

With its main headquarters in Florence, just a few steps away from Pitti Palace (the historic area where Versace, Armani, Valentino, Fendi and other famous Italian designers began their careers), Academia Italiana is renowned for its dedicated teaching staff of experience design professionals. The institute has assembled a faculty of world-class designers at its Bangkok campus, which opened in 2007. Other faculty in addition to Cappuccio include: Oscar-winning set designer Gianni Quaranta; famous fashion choreographer Kevin Oakes; and trend-setting fashion designer Lucio Antonucci. During the next three years, AI expects to become the most important fashion and design institute in Southeast Asia.

“We all are extremely proud of Ajarn Francesco’s accomplishments,” said Academic Director Paothong Thongchuea. “And we expect even further recognition for him this year.” As the 2007 design awards season comes to a close, Cappuccio indeed may be recognized with yet another win. The Academia Italiana of Thailand professor has been shortlisted at the Magistretti International Competition in Milan, the results of which will be announced in the coming month.

To learn more about Academia Italiana’s Bangkok campus, please visit: www.aithai.co.th

www.cappucciodesign.com

The Accademia Italiana was established in Florence in 1984. For over twenty years it has ranked among the leading fashion and design institutes in Italy and Europe. The institute's Bangkok campus offers a project-centered curriculum delivered in English by highly qualified foreign professors. Its 1 year certificate, 2 year diploma, and 3 year bachelor's degree programs are validated and awarded by Prifysgol Cymru University of Wales.

Waiting Cabinets

Designer: Francesco Cappuccio

Spazialismo

Italian movement (Movimento Spaziale - spacialist movement, or spacialism) started by the Argentine-born Italian artist Lucio Fontana after his return to Italy from Argentina in 1947. The movement was launched in 1947 with the first Manifiesto Spaziale (spatialist manifesto - several more followed) in which Fontana developed the ideas of the Manifiesto Blanco issued at the Altamira Academy in Buenos Aires the year before. . The basis of the Concetto Spaziale works was the piercing or later, slashing with a razor, of the canvas to create an actual dimension of space. Fontana made a long series of these and extended the idea into sculpture in his Concetto Spaziale, Natura series.

"Waiting cabinets" has been shortlisted at "Vico Magistretti international competition"

One more prize! "red dot design award"

"Louis XXI" by Francesco Cappuccio is the winner of the international competition "The significant furniture 07"

www.fondazionealdomorelato.org

collection Hora 07

Products must make pleasurable emotional connections with their end-user through their use and the beauty of their form.



“Mad” Is a wall clock made of metal and metacrilate. Designed by Francesco Cappuccio.Produced by hora

“70's” A wall clock collection made of mdf and metacrilate.

“70's” collection not only tell time, but also provide a graphic sign on the wall, for any contemporary or retro-styled room.

Designed by Francesco Cappuccio, produced by hora.

Multi customizable wall clocks "choose your time" is made of MDF white board, you can write your favorite city and notes. Produced by Hora

Designed by Francesco Cappuccio, produced by hora.

Plantation 06

"Magazine rack" made of MDF and cement board.
produced by Plantation co. ltd

Designed by Francesco Cappuccio

between art and design

"Canvas" coffee table by Francesco Cappuccio

Piet Mondrian painting “Composition with Gray and Light Brown”

In 1917 Piet Mondrian helped to found the Dutch art group de Stijl (the Style), among the most idealistic and severe of the early abstract movements. Driven by more than aesthetics, de Stijl also had an almost religious mission: to unite the material and spiritual worlds through an art of pure geometry…


The coffee table “Canvas” is obviously inspired by Piet Mondrian painting “Composition with Gray and Light Brown”. It represents the attempt to investigate the relationships between art and design.

The sliding secret door come out from the pattern of the painting and allows to use it as storage. Produced by Artitude