Risetta is a simple, functional, easy to carry, ecofriendly, which follows the shapes of the traditional fruit box, symbol of recycling. Designed in laser cut plywood, Risetta has a modern, captivating, innovative design. Tub made with a single sheet of plywood, made flexible thanks to laser cutting in the bending points. Holes, in place of the slits, to make the structure more resistant. Cork supports which, housed in the holes, allow various assembly methods for set up sales point or temporary shop. It finds dimension inside home becoming a piece of furniture.
Designed by Giuliano Ricciardi
Recognized by A' Design Award.
Giuliano Ricciardi approached design shortly after finishing high school practicing at a carpentry workshop of where he learned the basics and manual skills needed to wood work. This learning experience lasted 3 years, until he was noticed by the owner of an important Architect Studio in Taranto who offered Giuliano to join his team at KinoWorkshop,as a draftsman. these professional experiences inspired him to pursue Graduate Studies in Industrial Design. Oriented to the use of raw wood material, limiting the use of other materials as much as possible, he’s gradually extending the range of materials of interest to ceramics, metals and polymers, giving his concepts and products balance between technique and material.
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