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DESIGNSTUDIO
Alessandra Mantovani was born in Brianza (Italy) in 1983 and Eleonora Barbareschi was born in Tradate (Italy) in 1984. In 2005 they both graduated from Istituto Europeo di Design in Milano, Italy, obtai-ning a diploma in Industrial Design. In 2008, after the work experience at Wajskol Studio Nyc and Forg Design Nyc, a Master’s Degree in Design and Technology at Parsons School of Design in New York City, Alessandra and Eleonora decided to move back to Italy, where after extensive studio and freel-nace work, in 2008 they co-found studio AMeBE.
Alessandra is intrigued by intelligent provocations and subdued motivations. She is curious about every form of living organism, fascinated by everything that is complex and hard to read. She loves simple answers to complex questions, the challenge of hidden and un-declared creativity, and every form of experimental design.
Eleonora is fascinated by the intersection between ma-terialization and dematerialization of contemporary living. By experimenting with new technologies, materials, forms and visual languages, she constantly researches new mediums of expression, unconventional design representations, while questioning concepts of space, time and "being".
THE FOUNDERS
Above solving existing problems through products, systems or experiences (physical or virtual), Studio AMeBE 's intent is to “birth” ideas capable of generating question while constantly seeking to create projects that gladden humans’ lives.
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Studio AMeBE deals with design, combining the realization of more conventional projects, consultancies and education, with the experi-mentation of new expressions that take form through different mediums.
The award winning design studio, based in Italy, operates on a wide range of projects, combining local resources with international opportunities, whi-le being constantly contaminated by Italian style, the country's diversity and stimulating complexity.
In addition to being the acronym of the founders initials (A+M & B+E) , the name is inspired by the ameba, the fascinating organism characterized by its continuous evolutions. The term Ameba, or rather Amoeba, is derived from Ancient Greek and means "change, transformation".
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION
WEB AND DIGITAL
PRODUCT AND CONCEPT
INTERIOR AND EXHIBIT
PHOTOGRAPHY
CONSULTANCY
»1From concept to development based on print or digital platforms, combining emotional feel, research and analysis, with a strong focus on strategy. Our objective is to meet clients needs for an effective communication and strong aesthetic identity.
> Branding> Corporate Identity> Packaging> Advertising> Infographics> Icons and Illustrations> Enviroments and Events
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»2Taking advantage of new media and digital technologies, studio AMeBE develops solutions and interactions from software development to design implementation, giving life to virtual products and solutions.
> Websites> Applications > Animations> Digital Advertising> Installations> Mobile Games
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»3Design and development of innovative concepts for a wide range of products, operating in dif-ferent fields of fabrication, translating solutions and ideas into physical forms.
> Innovative concepts> Consumer products> Limited editions> Auto-productions > Digital fabrications
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Studio AMeBE tackles interior project from both a technical viewpoint implementing strategy and style, while keeping a close eye to the fast evolving market, for an accurate selection of products from furniture, lights, materials and colors.
> residential spaces> commercial stores > temporary spaces
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»5Images are important documents, operating at the intersection of communication, commerce and culture. Studio AMeBE expresses concepts, documentations, and develops visual language through the medium of photography and post-production digital tools.
> commercial> architectural> landscape> food and micro> fine-art
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»6With a rich understanding of cultures, preferences, and behaviors, Studio AMeBE has the ability of uncovering meaningful insights for clients, developing consultancy sessions, research projects and custom strategies.
> Innovation Strategy > Design Research> Design Workshops> Desgin Collaborations > Design-Thinking> Italian Style Advisors
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2012Vittorio Passaro
Artist Catalog concept-catalog for Rosenthal
product line of porcelain dishes and vases
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packaging
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2009Finger-Dip
Communication Designnaming, logo, label and website for the
launch of the new product on the market
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2010Design Interiors Private home
minimal home design for an open space in Brianza, Italy.
2012F.O.U.C.O
Design Gallery family of unconventional communication objects
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2012Archivio Cattaneo
Web Design realization of a digital archive website for a
historic architect in Como, Italy
branding
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2011Serramenti Tekla Graphic Design
Logo and styling of the Teklastylewindows and doors company community
graphic
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2012Uva FragolinaLabel Design
Naming and design of labels for hoome made jam productions
2011Private Client
Interiors Photos photoshooting of interiors
photography
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2011Private Client
Interiors Photos photoshooting of interiors
photography
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advertising
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2010Bodegas Terras Gauda
Poster Design for the International competition Francisco
Mantecon to promote a Spanish winery
illustration
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2013Effattela n'a risata (al forno)
Ottagonodesign recipe for the book Le Ricette dei
Designers by Compositori Editrice
2009Manhattan Manholes
Book Designone-of-a-kind concept book made from
Manhattan's manholes
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2008Design Interiors Private home
designer's furniture and natural colors for an apartment in Milan, Italy.
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2013Oil Gase Search Ltd.
Graphic Designfrom Logo to corporate image of a
start-up company in the Oil and Gas
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2013con tatto
Mini Art Textile Exhibitioninterpretation of a textile concept on the theme of Eros for an exhibition in Como
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2010Caparzo Winery Label Design
wine label for the launch of a new product for international market
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2013Bradipo'
Alcantara Every Day Travel Contestconceptual nomad seat for the
international design competition
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2011Textures
Artist Photo close-up photo of a lamp texture
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2010Sphoon
Designboom Intelligent Handa new stirring accessory
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2011Tallone d'Achille
Premio Lissoneurban furniture system
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2009Private Client
Home Furniturecustom furniture and interior design of a
200m countryside villa
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2011Mantomed
Communication Designlogo design and corporate print and
digital communication material
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2010Tino
Concept Designbottle cap design experimenting with new
materials from Material Connexion
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2013Zoccole
Single-piece Designinterpretation of wood clogs for the exhibi-
tion by Toscanini historic company
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2012Elogio a Fontana
Photographyphotoshooting during at the Museo del
Novecento in Milan, Italy
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2012Achille Castiglioni the One Communication Design
Logo design and corporate identity for the Fondazione Castiglioni competition
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2009Finger-Dip
Self Production Single use finger-caps designed to eat
with your hands, Red Dot Award Winner
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Studio AMeBE has shown some of their projects at TRIENNALE MUSEUM (Italy), INSTITUTE of CONTEMPORARY ARTS LONDON (UK), MUSEO DI ARTE CONTEMPORANEA DI LISSONE (Italy), ARTETECO GALLERY (Benevento, IT), VIGO MARITIME MUSEUM (Spain), 22nd DESIGN BIENNALE INTERIEUR 2010 in Kortrijk, (Belgium), MISAEL Art Gallery (Milan); PALAZZO VALLEMANI di Assisi, (Italy), MUSEO BODONI in Parma (Italy).
SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Alessandra Mantovani and Eleonora Barbareschi have also worked as: educators for DOMUS ACADEMY at the "Master in Business Design", Milan (Italy); autoproductions of the ONE-OF-A-KIND design lamps "Ceppetto" for design galleries in Milan (Italy); collaborated with designer GAETANO PESCE for limited edition furniture, Design Miami (USA) and Gill Gallery, London (UK); collaborate with the editorial project by OTTAGONO “Le Ricette dei Designer", Milan (Italy); partecipated to “Milan 2010: Creative Materials” by MATERIAL CONNEXION, Milan, (Italy); worked as assistants to designer MARTI GUIXE at the Food Design Course, SCUOLA POLITECNICA DI DESIGN, Milan (Italy); self-produced the 100% MADE IN ITALY product “FINGER-DIP", Milano (Italy).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
2013 - RED DOT CONCEPT DESIGN AWARD, Singapore.2013 - FEDRIGONI TOP AWARDS Selection, Parma (Italy).2013 - 1st PRIZE - Create24 - DIGITAL FESTIVAL Torino, (Italy). 2012 - MOVIN'UP AWARD - GAI, Young Italian Artists, (Italy).2011 - 3rd PRIZE - Logo Design Appennino Lucano (Italy).2010 - DESIGNBOOM Shortlisted - The Intelligent Hand Intl.2010 - RED DOT PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD - Essen (DE).2009 - DESIGNBOOM Shortlisted - Peroni Blue Ribbon Intl.2009 - YOUNG TALENT SELECTION - Bombay Sapphire (DE).2009 - DESIGNBOOM Shortlisted - Beyond Silver.2008 - 1st PRIZE - DeiSign - Torino World Design Capital (Italy). 2008 - Nomination - Alcantara Every Day Travel Contest. (Italy).2008 - Nomination - Logo Design PAM Carmagnola (Italy).2008 - Designboom Shortlisted - Dyning in 2015.2007 - SIGGRAPH Space Time Exhibition - San Diego (USA).
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
MADE IN ITALY
Alessandra MantovaniEleonora Barbareschi
Cel. +39 347 49 84 104Cel. +39 339 10 84 901USA: +1 786 354 8311www.studioamebe.com
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