ARPER DESIGN STORIES
Conversations about what makes the project of living: a journey through the transformative power of design to shape our project of living and inspire our imagination.
ARPER DESIGN STORIES
What makes the project of living? How can design help build a more responsible business and a more sustainable future? How does research and experimentation lead to new kinds of design solutions? What's the transformative power of design? These and many others are the conversations of our podcast, Arper Design Stories. The podcast delves into stories of product innovation, sustainable practices, spaces and solutions, culture and ideas, which inspire and illuminate the limitless potential of design, while shaping our project of living.
S2 Ep. 3 Catifa Carta: how to measure the impact of an innovation that goes beyond existing models?
In this episode, we explore how design can challenge existing models of measurement. Through an open consultation with independent experts, we examined how to evaluate the life cycle of a truly pioneering material, inviting transparent and rigorous dialogue across disciplines.
S2 Ep. 2 How can research and material innovation redefine design — and beauty — for the future?
In this episode, we revisit Material Matters, the UK fair that unites global brands, designers, makers, and manufacturers to discuss the future of materials and design. The conversation focuses on how design can support the circular economy and how manufacturers are responding to environmental challenges through research and innovative material choices.
S2 Ep. 1 Redefining Beauty through circular design
In this episode of a new series dedicated to exploring how redefining beauty can shape a more conscious future, we discuss our approach to developing circular solutions — from the reinterpretation of our iconic collection Catifa (RE) 46 in 100% recycled plastic, to new applications of PaperShell.
S1 Ep. 9 How does design foster dialogue with art and culture?
Together, we discuss how the VFA residency program —Arper Feltrin Foundation’s inaugural project, conceived, founded, and launched by Eliisa Korpijärvi and Giulio Feltrin — bridges contemporary art, design, and architecture, shaping a dynamic, sustainable future for art and culture.
S1 Ep. 8 How does our past shape the future?
Join us for a conversation with Claudio Feltrin, Giulio Feltrin, Giulia Mela, and Marco Benvegnù as we explore how the Archive safeguards Arper’s legacy, nurtures a shared culture, and strengthens the connection between its local roots and the global cultural landscape.
S1 Special Episode: Wrap up the year with AI
In this special episode, our AI hosts revisit the defining moments of 2024—a year when AI became an integral part of daily life, reshaping how we think, work, and create—offering a playful yet thoughtful reflection on experimentation and progress, while celebrating the possibilities of technology alongside enduring values like care, connection, and curiosity.
S1 Ep. 7 How can materials and colors help us redefine the experience of spaces?
Tune in to the conversation on how the interaction between materials and colors, through their sensory, psychological, and innovative potential, shapes meaningful environments—especially in Dubai, an area where cultures, religions, ages, and backgrounds intersect.
S1 Ep. 6 Scandinavian perspectives on material innovation and circular design
Tune in to the panel conversation on circular design and our Catifa Carta project, where we explore different perspectives on material innovation and circular design in the Scandinavian design industry.
S1 Ep. 5 What does Generazion Z look for in design?
Connecting with the new generation to shape ideas that respond to evolving needs is part of our mission. In this new episode of Arper Design Stories, we dive into what Generation Z seeks in design. What do young people look for in a product? What values shape their choices? What are their expectations, and how do they see the concept of beauty evolving?
S1 Ep. 4 How can a business contribute to "designing a more sustainable world"?
What’s the impact of the new Catifa Carta chair in Arper’s journey towards a circular economy and how is the project helping the company meet the growing demand for sustainability within the industry ? How is Arper redefining beauty through this sustainable living project?
S1 Ep. 3 How can we redefine beauty through circularity?
With the launch of the Catifa Carta chair at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, Arper entered a new era through a partnership in material innovation. How is the application of PaperShell to Catifa Carta setting a new standard for circular design in the industry?
S1 Ep. 2 How can a chair reinvent itself?
By exploring the journey of the Catifa chair, from the ability to constantly reinvent itself over the years to its latest innovation using sustainable materials, they will uncover the design ethos and processes that led to the development of the groundbreaking Catifa Carta.
S1 Ep. 1 How can a chair return to nature?
A conversation between Roberto Monti, Arper CEO, and Anders Breitholz, CEO and Co-Founder of PaperShell, about their collaboration and shared commitment to sustainability and what the future potential of a partnership that is setting a new standard in the design industry is.