There are two things behind the creativity and talent of Monica Graffeo: first of all, the research of materials, and secondly, an effort to interpret the companies’ identities. Her style could be defined as essential and refined with a touch of femininity, which makes her an interesting member of Friulian design.

Monica Graffeo was born in 1973 in Pordenone, where she still lives and works. In 1996, after pursuing classical studies, she specialized at the Italian School of Design in Padua. Her career began with designers Fausto Boscariol and Gabriele Centazzo of Valcucine. In 1998, she began to collaborate directly with various companies. She won the first prize in the Young & Design Award of 2003.

Bathroom collection ‘Esperanto’ for Rexa; 2014(ph. Beppe Brancato; styling Stefano Gaggero)

''I have a messianic view of design. I like to believe that the process of thought and the development of the project, as well as the powers of ethics and pragmatism, might all fuel a positive evolution in our society."
Monica Graffeo

 

Sink ‘Bounce’, Ever Life Design; 2015 (ph. Paolo Brani; styling Monica Porta and Elena Caponi)

Felt and aluminum chair ‘Steps_c’ for Lago; 2008

Boum, cushioned chair in aluminum, bouclé and polypropylene chair for Kristalia; 2003 (ph. Contratti)

 

Sofas ‘Inattesa’ for Martex Office; 2010

 

 

Soft polyurethane chair ‘Rays’ for Ciacci-Kreaty; 2009

Intervista a Monica Graffeo, Design Street

 

Italia: Design_kit di Monica Graffeo, DesignerBlog

 

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