Patricia Urquiola
| Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo (Spain) and now lives and works in Milan. She attended the faculty of architecture of Madrid Polytechnic were she graduated in 1989 having done a thesis with Achille Castiglioni. Between 1990 and 1996 she worked for the new product development office of De Padova and with Vico Magistretti signed the products: "Flower", "Loom sofa", "Chaise" and "Chaise Lounge". From 1993 to 1996 she had an associate practice with architects de Renzio and Ramerino and was engaged in architectural design, showrooms, restaurants and franchising (Maska/Italy, Tomorrowland Stores/Japan, Des Pres/France). At the same time, on her own, she has designed for B&B Italia, Kartell, Mdf, and Molteni and has developed magnificent new furniture ranges for Moroso. Urquiola, 44, is one of the few women to have ascended to the male dominated furniture design firmament. She is rapidly becoming the world's leading female designer. She once remarked "Designers should be wary of subscribing to the idea that furniture is fashion. A design is meant to accompany a person for a lifetime. It cannot be fashionable!" | |     |