Co-operation between master glass blowers and Artemide has resulted in the ability to exquisitely manipulate Venetian glass; allowing the balance between surface and light to be explored. Lighting concepts such as transparency and opacity are enhanced through the unique construction of Empatia, and its high-performance LED ensures longevity and promotes sustainable use of energy-efficient materials.
Carlotta De Bevilacqua is a designer, entrepreneur and university lecturer. She is one of the leading figures within the fields of contemporary architecture and design. Since the 1990s, De Bevilacqua has been Vice President of Italian lighting brand Artemide, with responsibility for overseeing brand strategy and product design innovation.
Her work with lighting design causes her to investigate aspects of light related to physiological and psychological well-being; key central concepts of Artemide’s ‘The Human Light’ brand philosophy. De Bevilacqua’s ethical values influence her designs, with a particular focus on reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.