Francesco Faccin

Francesco Faccin (b. 1977) is an Italian designer who navigates smoothly across various creative fields, from industrial design and craftsmanship to gallery works and social projects. Faccin honed his craft under the guidance of designer Enzo Mari and lute maker Francesco Rivolta, collaborating with them before establishing his own studio in Milan in 2007. Throughout his career, Faccin has received numerous accolades in the design world, including the Design Report Award in 2010 and an honourable mention at the Compasso d'Oro competition in 2015. In 2019, Icon Design named him one of the 100 most influential figures in the creative industry. Faccin is also active in academia, serving as a professor and teaching design at various universities both in Italy and abroad.