HISTORY COMPASSO D’ORO AND ADI DESIGN INDEX

The “Compasso d’Oro ADI Design Index” represents one of the most prestigious international awards in the field of industrial design. Established in Italy in 1954, the award owes its origin to the will of Gio Ponti and a group of entrepreneurs and professionals with a passion for design, including the famous home appliance product company Olivetti. Since then, the Compasso d’Oro has become a symbol of excellence and innovation, rewarding the best design products and their creators.

The ADI (Association for Industrial Design) took over the award in 1956, with the aim of promoting and enhancing Italian design, contributing to its worldwide dissemination and recognition. ADI is responsible not only for selecting and awarding prizes but also for promoting activities, events and publications related to the world of design.

The selection process for the Compasso d’Oro winners is rigorous and has several stages. Initially, the ADI Design Index, published annually, collects products that have been recommended by a committee of experts. These products represent Italian design excellence in different categories, ranging from furniture to mobility, from consumer electronics to services. The publication of the ADI Design Index is the first step toward the Compasso d’Oro: only products listed in the Index can aspire to the prestigious award.

Next, an international jury of experts, designers, critics, historians and specialized journalists evaluates the products selected for inclusion in the ADI Design Index, deciding which ones deserve the Compasso d’Oro. This jury evaluates not only the innovation and functionality of the products but also their sustainability, production ethics and social impact. The awards ceremony is held every two years and is a highlight for the design world, providing international visibility for the winners.

The Compasso d’Oro is more than just an award. It is a recognition of Italian design excellence in the world, an incentive for companies and designers to pursue innovation and quality. In addition, the award helps to spread design culture by raising awareness of the importance of design in daily life and the economy.

Through the years, the Compasso d’Oro has awarded some of the most iconic products of Italian design, becoming a benchmark for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The collection of award-winning products, along with related documentary materials, is preserved by the ADI Collezione Compasso d’Oro Foundation, which is also responsible for promoting the knowledge and study of design.

The Compasso d’Oro ADI Design Index is not just an award but a true ecosystem that supports, promotes and celebrates design excellence, contributing significantly to its development and dissemination globally. The ADI Design Index is an annual publication that collects the best Italian design products selected for the prestigious ADI Compasso d’Oro award. This initiative, curated by the Association for Industrial Design (ADI), aims to enhance and promote the excellence of Italian design in the world. Among the various sectors explored in this publication is lighting, where historical and innovative brands such as Vistosi stand out.

Vistosi is an Italian company with a history spanning more than five centuries, specializing in the creation of Murano glass lamps and lighting systems. Their mastery of the art of glassmaking, combined with continuous research in design and technology, has enabled Vistosi to stand out in the international interior design scene. Vistosi products are known for their quality, elegance and innovation, aspects that perfectly reflect the values promoted by the ADI Design Index.

The inclusion of Vistosi products in the ADI Design Index testifies to the recognition of their excellence in design and production. This selection is significant because ADI applies strict criteria when selecting products, considering not only aesthetics and innovation, but also sustainability, functionality and social impact. For Vistosi, appearing in this publication is therefore an important confirmation of the quality of their work and their ability to keep alive a tradition of craftsmanship while interpreting it in a contemporary key.

Vistosi’s presence in the ADI Design Index also helps to keep the focus on Italian design in lighting, a sector in which Italy excels thanks to its ability to combine tradition and innovation. Vistosi’s creations, characterized by unique design and cutting-edge production, are emblematic examples of how Italian design continues to influence and inspire the world of furniture and lighting internationally.

In conclusion, the ADI Design Index plays a fundamental role in recognizing and promoting design excellence, and the presence of brands such as Vistosi within this publication underscores the importance of Italian design on the global stage. Vistosi’s creations not only celebrate the rich heritage of Murano’s glass art, but also demonstrate how innovation and creativity can lead to new expressions of contemporary design.

HONORABLE MENTION FOR HARMONY AND MEDEA – ADI DESIGN INDEX 2020 – TOWARDS THE COMPASSO D’ORO

Vistosi has made a name for itself many times in the world of design and refined luxury, entering the history of the ADI DESIGN INDEX. First with DIADEMA by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati in 2006, NODO by Pio and Tito Toso in 2016, and in the 2020 edition with a double mention for ARMONIA by Francesco Lucchese and MEDEA by Oriano Favaretto. Both collections were selected by ADI’s permanent Design Observatory, which consists of more than 150 members. Exhibited in the new headquarters of the ADI Design Museum in Milan, both collections are featured in the prestigious publication consisting of more than 400 pages, with introductory essays entrusted to personalities from the world of design and culture.

Vistosi is proud to reapply for the ADI DESIGN INDEX 2024 with three new collections: ANISETTE, GROOVE, and PLISSE’, the first designed respectively by designers such as Francesco Lucchese and Hangar Design Studio, multi-awarded with the prestigious Compasso D’oro for some of their projects in recent years.