Kartell has been awarded its tenth prestigious Compasso d'Oro, Italy's highest recognition for design excellence, for the innovative H.H.H. chair — Her Highest Highness. The accolade, bestowed by ADI (Association for Industrial Design), celebrates the chair's exceptional fusion of sustainability, technology, and essential contemporary aesthetics.
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Designed by Philippe Starck, the H.H.H. chair is described as embodying "the essence of contemporary design: sustainable, technological, and strongly essential." The project stood out for its forward-looking vision, marrying functionality with elegance in a way that anticipates the future of living spaces.
ADI recognised the chair under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", highlighting the work's capacity to interpret societal needs with both awareness and imagination. In announcing the award, ADI emphasised the H.H.H. chair's role as an exemplar of how design can reflect and shape the lives of tomorrow.
Kartell's latest achievement consolidates its long-standing reputation for pioneering design. The brand has consistently pushed boundaries in the furniture industry, producing iconic pieces that combine aesthetics with cutting-edge material innovation. The H.H.H. chair continues this legacy, demonstrating the company's commitment to both style and sustainability.
With its tenth Compasso d'Oro, Kartell joins an elite circle of designers and manufacturers recognised for their lasting impact on global design culture. The H.H.H. chair not only exemplifies Starck's creative vision but also reaffirms Kartell's position as a benchmark for contemporary design excellence.
Kartell's announcement of the award comes at a time when European audiences are increasingly valuing design that harmonises environmental responsibility with bold creativity, a niche the H.H.H. chair is poised to define.
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