Formafantasma’s Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are redefining design

The Italian design studio moves between commissioned objects, research initiatives, and curatorial projects to investigate the forces influencing design today.

264. Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin

Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are the founders of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio based in Milan and Rotterdam that investigates the ecological, historical, political, and social forces shaping the discipline of design.

In this conversation, Jarrett talks with Andrea and Simone about the role of research in their studio, moving between critical investigations and commercial commissions, and how the studio is trying to redefine the role of design today.

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