Valerio Cometti

Valerio Cometti, born in 1975, has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Milan. 

In 2005, after a few years of international experiences, he moves back to Milan and establishes “Valerio Cometti+V12 Design”.

In a surprisingly short amount of time, bringing together the sensitivity of a designer with the vision of an engineer, Cometti starts collaborating with some of the most prestigious brands in the design scene: in 2006, he looks after the re-launch of the historical brand Brionvega. Soon after he starts an intense collaboration with some of the most prestigious brands in the lighting scene, such as ITre, Luxit, Leucos and many more: distinctive and personal products such as Katana and Bow are born.

In 2008, Valerio Cometti receives a heavy legacy from Castiglioni, Bonetto, Sottsass: designing the most famous coffee machines in the world, LaCimbali and Faema, becomes his responsibility.

In 2010, new prestigious collaborations are born: from furniture design with Riva1920 to outdoor design together with Corradi SpA.

In 2011, in his role of art director of the brand, Valerio Cometti unveils FEB31st in Paris: an innovative venture, that has quickly become one of the fastest growing luxury eyewear brands.

In 2012, Valerio Cometti, together with architect Paolo Balzanelli, unveils MuMaC, the largest museum of the history of coffee machines in the world in Milan: an imposing architecture to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of LaCimbali.

In 2012 new collaborations are born, with important brands such as Fiam Italia, Mediaset and San Patrignano.

At the Salone del Mobile 2013, the ambitious “Pace” wooden sculpture celebrates the collaboration between Valerio Cometti and Riva1920. This 3.6 m high, 5 m long, carthorse has been digitally sculpted by Valerio Cometti, then manufactured by Riva1920’s modern CNC machines, carving solid walnut wood. Almost 2 tons of weight and hundreds of hours of milling and finishing, make this sculpture a unique tribute to hard working and talent.

In 2015, Valerio Cometti+V12 Design is currently working with a prestigious car manufacturer and with some very stimulating brands of Italian Design, such as De Majo, MyYour, Zava and TERA, not to mention an increasing number of international collaboration with Indian, Turkish and Chinese companies.

Since 2009, Valerio Cometti is car design columnist for important magazines published by Mondadori Group.

Valerio Cometti+V12 Design

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