Paolo Benevelli
Products designed by Paolo Benevelli for Tonelli:
Bio
Designer, graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Architecture at the P. Toschi Institute, Parma, Italy.
Since 1992 Paolo has been dedicated to the research and development of design objects, industrial design and interiors. His designs are always on the edge of the most current draughtsmanship, always recognizable and communicative.
Between 2006 and 2010 Paolo took part in many training workshops concerning communication strategies.
In 2009 he was invited to participate in “The International Hospitality Exhibition” at the Expo Center of Rimini and in 2010 Paolo hosted at the Triennale of Milan with the exhibition “The Germination of Design” dedicated to him.
In the same year he collaborated with Gillo Dorfles on yet another design presented at the Triennale of Milan.
Later in 2011, he collaborated with Cini Boeri and together they drew and designed the “Cat” project for Myyour.
In 2023 he initiated a collaboration with Armando Milani on a series of graphic design projects aimed at encouraging reflection on the major challenges of our time.
He received prestigious awards including ADI Design Index 2016, ADI Ceramics & Bathroom Design Award 2017, Compasso d’Oro ADI Selection 2018, ADI Design Index 2018, GOOD DESIGN® Award 2018, GOOD DESIGN® Award 2019, Compasso d’Oro ADI Selection 2020, GOOD DESIGN® Award 2021, GOOD DESIGN® Award 2022 and GOOD DESIGN® Award 2025.
Paolo’s work has been published in the most important international magazines like Interni, Abitare, Area, Domus, Elle Decor, Ottagono, CasaD, Glamour, Compasses, Living Corriere della Sera, la Repubblica and Il Sole 24 Ore.

