
Grid
Inspired by Japanese joinery tradition, Grid conveys a lightness and weightlessness of form in its orderly structured frame of natural wood or opti...
View full detailsWith the creation of his first product in 1993, Pablo Pardo established a powerful and generative design philosophy. Since then, his core principles have informed the development of every light in the studio’s 25-year history. These products continue to move with culture while withstanding trends in design.
Venezuelan-born industrial designer Pablo Pardo has defined his career by creating contemporary, utilitarian lighting that fosters harmonious relationships between people and their environments. In doing so, he has forged a method of design that strives to uncover the essence of an idea while always championing the user experience. He has established enduring collaborations with designers who share his studio's vision, believing that diverse ideas and perspectives inform a higher sense of purpose.
Pablo Studio’s designs have been propelled to the forefront of American contemporary lighting by an uncompromising devotion to simplicity and utility. By fusing the highest technical sensibilities with the most appropriate material palette, Pablo is able to create unique, timeless designs with the power to transform any environment. Embracing a less-is-more ideology, Pablo frequently challenges traditional design metaphors, developing more practical solutions distilled down to their essence, form and light. A common thread links all of its creations, valuing permanence and sustainability, discarding the disposable mindset so prevalent today.
Based in Amsterdam and Milan, Deganello’s creative process begins with materiality and an empirical approach that is highly experimental. Research on materials and the ways in which they can unexpectedly drive the productive process is essential to his work. Deganello has worked extensively in Europe as well as the United States, his projects have been presented at the Triennale Design Museum as part of the New Italian Design collection and at the MAK Museum for applied and contemporary art in Vienna.