Design by

Patrick Norguet

Patrick Norguet is an essential figure on the international design

scene.

After completing his design studies at the ESDI, Patrick Norguet

was commissioned to design the display windows of two major

players in the luxury industry: Yves Saint-Laurent and Louis

Vuitton. From these experiences, he gained an understanding of

brand identity and the way of showcasing it. Designing Renault ‘s

event stands helped him to hone and apply his synthesis skills to

ephemeral architectures.

In 2000, his Rainbow Chair, noticed and produced by Giulio

Cappellini, gave him visibility that quickly spread thanks to

international media. He subsequently opened his own studio

in Paris. His early furniture collections for Bernhardt, Artifort,

Offect, Capdell or the French companies Alki and Tolix validated

and established his presence at international shows. In 2010,

designing a McDonald’s restaurant in France gradually led to a

collaboration with McDonald’s Global, further establishing his

iconic figure in the French design landscape.

Alias, Arflex, Artemide, Cassina, Emu, Ethimo, Glass Italia,

Kristalia, Lea Ceramica, Pedrali, de Padova, and Tacchini quickly

recognized his talent and authority and fully involved him in

the production process. Drawing inspiration from everything

that surrounds him, Patrick Norguet does not follow trends but

seeks to give shape to products whose relevance and modernity

withstand the test of time: “A well-designed object, an object

created through generous collaboration is timeless.” Together

with RAK Ceramics, Patrick Norguet presents the project RAK-

Valet (2021).

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