DESIGNSTUDIO
THE FOUNDERS 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, obtaining 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 freelnace 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 undeclared creativity, and every form of experimental design. Eleonora is fascinated by the intersection between materialization 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".
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 experimentation 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, while 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
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - Orgosolo Logo Design 2010
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION From 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
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - Web Design for Villa Sommi Picenardi 2013
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DIGITAL AND WEB Taking 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
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - Tableware Design Proposals for Alessi 2010
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PRODUCT AND CONCEPT Design and development of innovative concepts for a wide range of products, operating in different fields of fabrication, translating solutions and ideas into physical forms. > Innovative concepts > Consumer products > Limited editions > Auto-productions > Digital fabrications
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - Private Ville Interiors 2012
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INTERIOR AND EXHIBIT 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
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - Vitra Museum Photo 2011
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PHOTOGRAPHY Images 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
Design Studio AMeBE Š2013 - ComOn Event in Como 2012
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CONSULTANCY With 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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2012 Vittorio Passaro Artist Catalog concept-catalog for Rosenthal product line of porcelain dishes and vases
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2009 Finger-Dip Communication Design naming, logo, label and website for the launch of the new product on the market
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2010 Design Interiors Private home minimal home design for an open space in Brianza, Italy.
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2012 F.O.U.C.O Design Gallery family of unconventional communication objects
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2012 Archivio Cattaneo Web Design realization of a digital archive website for a historic architect in Como, Italy
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2011 Serramenti Tekla Graphic Design Logo and styling of the Teklastyle windows and doors company community
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2012 Uva Fragolina Label Design Naming and design of labels for hoome made jam productions
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2011 Private Client Interiors Photos photoshooting of interiors
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2011 Private Client Interiors Photos photoshooting of interiors
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2010 Bodegas Terras Gauda Poster Design for the International competition Francisco Mantecon to promote a Spanish winery
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2013 Effattela n'a risata (al forno) Ottagono design recipe for the book Le Ricette dei Designers by Compositori Editrice
2009 Manhattan Manholes Book Design one-of-a-kind concept book made from Manhattan's manholes
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2008 Design Interiors Private home designer's furniture and natural colors for an apartment in Milan, Italy.
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2013 Oil Gase Search Ltd. Graphic Design from Logo to corporate image of a start-up company in the Oil and Gas
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2013 con tatto Mini Art Textile Exhibition interpretation of a textile concept on the theme of Eros for an exhibition in Como
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2010 Caparzo Winery Label Design wine label for the launch of a new product for international market
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2013 Bradipo' Alcantara Every Day Travel Contest conceptual nomad seat for the international design competition
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2011 Textures Artist Photo close-up photo of a lamp texture
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2010 Sphoon Designboom Intelligent Hand a new stirring accessory
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2011 Tallone d'Achille Premio Lissone urban furniture system
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2009 Private Client Home Furniture custom furniture and interior design of a 200m countryside villa
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2011 Mantomed Communication Design logo design and corporate print and digital communication material
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2010 Tino Concept Design bottle cap design experimenting with new materials from Material Connexion
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2013 Zoccole Single-piece Design interpretation of wood clogs for the exhibition by Toscanini historic company
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2012 Elogio a Fontana Photography photoshooting during at the Museo del Novecento in Milan, Italy
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2012 Achille Castiglioni the One Communication Design Logo design and corporate identity for the Fondazione Castiglioni competition
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2009 Finger-Dip Self Production Single use finger-caps designed to eat with your hands, Red Dot Award Winner
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SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
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).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
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).
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
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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).
MADE IN ITALY Alessandra Mantovani Eleonora Barbareschi Cel. +39 347 49 84 104 Cel. +39 339 10 84 901 USA: +1 786 354 8311 www.studioamebe.com www.amebe.it info@studioamebe.com skype: studioamebe ITALY