Bilancella

Was born in Ancona in 1960. While still studying architecture at university, in 1984 he established his own business under the name "Studio Progex", working in design and communications; he also acquired experience as an interior designer. Most of his work as a designer was oriented towards the furniture, lighting and bathroom furnishing sector. He worked as consultant and Art Director for a number of Italian companies. In 1989 a system of occasional tables won him a nomination for the "Design Italiano" award. In 1991 he was chosen by "Modo" magazine as a promising young designer. In 1991 one of his ideas was placed in the top 30 in the "Gente Money" magazine "Creare un'impresa" competition. In 1992 he won a prize from "Millionaire" magazine for the best idea from a reader. In 1993/94 he won first prize in the "Pesaro design & industria" competition with a container for separate waste collection (for use in the home). In 1997 he won a prize in the "food preparation" category of the "Macef Autunno ’97" competition with the "Cremafacile" product for Biesse Casalinghi. In 1997 he established a company producing small ornaments and gifts. In 2002 the "Alalunga" laundry rack produced by Emporium was selected for the "BIO 18" Biennial Design Exhibition, held in Ljubljana.