Monò Niokè

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides insights into the professional journey and design philosophy of Patrick Norguet, a renowned designer known for his industrial design approach. It also details his notable works, including the 'The Rainbow' chair, and his collaboration with Flaminia on the Mono' and Noke' collections of sanitaryware.

Design Philosophy: Patrick Norguet views design as a rigorous profession that balances creativity with constraints. He emphasizes the importance of industrial design over purely aesthetic or discursive design, advocating for a method that involves experimentation and questioning to create 'readable' objects.

Professional Background: Norguet is trained in industrial design and lathing-milling, which grounds his work in a deep understanding of materials and production processes. His education at the École Supérieure du Design Industriel in Paris expanded his perspective on the possibilities of design.

Notable Work - The Rainbow Chair: The Rainbow chair, presented at the Salon du Meuble in Paris in 2000, marked a significant milestone in Norguet's career. It was recognized by Giulio Cappellini, who produced it, highlighting its role as a counter-proposition to the prevailing design trends and its reflection of socio-aesthetic evolution.

Professional Evolution: Following the success of The Rainbow, Norguet transitioned from creating objects and exhibitions to forming lasting collaborations with companies. He emphasizes the importance of aligning design projects with market needs and production capabilities, distinguishing between show-objects and industry-objects.

Mono' and Noke' Collections: The document describes the Mono' collection of sanitaryware, designed by Norguet, which includes WC, bidet, and basins in various sizes. The collection is characterized by its substantial volumes and rounded shapes, suitable for diverse architectural settings. The Noke' tap range complements the Mono' collection with its unique oval section and compact design.

Technical Specifications: The document includes detailed technical drawings and dimensions for the Mono' and Noke' products, highlighting their design features and installation requirements.

Catalog excerpts

Professione: DesignerPer me fare design prima di tutto un mestiere; un mestiereinvadente, affascinante, rigoroso ma che deve sottostare a delle limitazioni.Se dovessi definire la mia professione, la potreiindividuarepi nel disegno dei progetti industriali che in quellopuramentediscorsivo. Un design di apertura che vuole affermarsicome opposto della metodologia; esso significa sperimentare, fare domande, capire ci蹲 che permette di concepire con molto rigore gli oggetti leggibiliӔ. Abbandonare quindi la figura del designer-shamano che, frequentando assiduamente gli spiriti della creativit, depositavai...

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Lavabo Mono 74, Miscelatore Lavabo NokeҒMono 74 Washbasin, NokeҒ Basin Mixer Lavabo Mono 54, Miscelatore Lavabo NokeҒMono 54 Washbasin, NokeҒ Basin Mixer >

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Lavabo Mono 100, Miscelatore Lavabo NokeҒMono 100 Washbasin, NokeҒ Basin MixerLavabo Mono 74, Miscelatore Lavabo NokeҒMono 74 Washbasin, NokeҒ Basin Mixer >

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Wc Bidet Mono, Miscelatore Bidet NokeҒMono Wc Bidet, NokeҒ Bidet Mixer >

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Marzo 2007 srl telligraf printing UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 N.3991- UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 mario santoro photo giulio cappellini concept ceramica flaminia s.p.a. s.s. flaminia km. 54,630 01033 civita castellana (vt) italy tel. +39-0761-542030 fax +39-0761-540069 [email protected] www.ceramicaflaminia.it >

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