Munich, 1932 – Milan, 2015
German by birth, but universally considered one of the leading figures in Made in Italy design: much of Richard Sapper’s award-winning career is indeed linked to Milan, where from 1958 onwards, for over half a century, he changed the way design was understood with his unconventional style and his unyielding curiosity. There are numerous projects left as a legacy by the genius from Munich, such as Halley, one of the very first attempts to implement LED technology into a design lamp. To commemorate Sapper’s great contribution, he received 10 Compasso d’Oro awards from 1960 to 1998, plus a Compasso d’Oro for his career in 2014.
Major Recognitions
10 Compasso d’Oro Awards (1960, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1987, 1991, 1995, x2 1998)
1 Compasso d’Oro for Career (2014)