Alberto Meda

Background

Alberto Meda, born in 1945 in Tremezzina, studied mechanical engineering at the Milan Polytechnic. He served as Kartell's technical director from 1972 to 1979 before establishing his freelance design practice.

Engineering and Industry

Meda's clients named by Vitra include Alias, Alessi, Cinelli, Colombo Design, Ideal Standard, Luceplan, Legrand, Mandarina Duck, Omron Japan, Philips, Olivetti and Vitra. He also worked as a project consultant for Alfa Romeo from 1981 to 1985.

Teaching

He taught industrial technology at Domus Academy from 1983 to 1987, became a docent at the Milan Polytechnic in 1995 and has taught at IUAV University of Venice since 2003. His lectures have taken him to institutions in Europe and the Americas.

Work with Vitra

Meda has collaborated with Vitra since 1994. Vitra credits his office chairs and tables with a significant contribution to its Office Collection, including Physix, Physix Studio, Physix Conference and the MedaMorph tables.