Roberto Sironi (b. 1983) is an Italian designer based in Milan. His practice is rooted in a research-driven approach, where thinking and making converge in the creation of artifacts conceived as narrative tools that engage in dialogue with the viewer.
Sironi’s projects emerge from extensive investigations into historical, geographical, and anthropological contexts. The resulting works challenge conventional notions of function, occupying a liminal space between functional object and sculptural artifact.
His practice is grounded in the concept of ‘active matter,’ in which materials are reinterpreted and re-signified, revealing latent properties and generating new layers of meaning. Through various processes of transformation, matter becomes a medium through which cultural, temporal, and symbolic dimensions are continuously negotiated and reframed.
Founded in 2015, his studio operates across multiple fields of design, including product and installation design, strategic research, and consultancy, developing projects in collaboration with institutions, galleries, and brands.
Alongside his practice, Sironi is engaged in teaching and research at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano, where he focuses on materials and design technologies.
Nilufar, Galleria Rossana Orlandi, Carwan Gallery, Fendi, cc-tapis, Laufen, Tacchini, Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Nodus Rug, Gallery S.Bensimon, Politecnico di Milano, Triennale Design Museum among others.
AD100, 2026
AD100, 2025
AD100, 2023
Longlisted, DEZEEN AWARD, 2021
BEST 100 designers, Icon Design, 2019
BEST 100 Collectible Designers, AD France, 2018
WINNER, AD Design Award 2018
FINALIST, International Competion for Art Ceramics and Design, Officine Saffi Gallery, 2017
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD, 2017
HONORABLE MENTION, ADI Compasso d’ Oro Internazionale, Milan, 2015
ROBERTO SIRONI: ENCODED SYMBOLS
Curated by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò, NERO Editions, 2020
Available at
www.neroeditions.com
From 2014 to 2020 Roberto Sironi was research fellow at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano where his studies focused on wearable technologies, AI, IoT and Healthcare 4.0. He is co-author of scientific publications and patents and has participated in national and international research projects. Currently he works as a freelance for the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano combining research with teaching.
via Achille Grandi 41,
20832 Desio – Italy
+39 340 7327925
+39 340 7327925
info@robertosironi.it
FUTURE MEMORIES (solo)
2026, Galleria Rossana Orlandi, Milan
Le Pied-à-Terre Cosmopolite
2026, curated by Nina Yashar
Nilufar, Milan
Art & Craft & Design
2026, Doppia Firma, Milan
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2025, Alcova Miami
HYPERCODE (solo)
2025, cc-tapis Headquarters, Milan
INTERLUDES
2025, Nilufar, Milan
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2025, ROCA Gallery, London
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2024, Vienna Design week, Wein
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2024, Laufen space Prague, Czech Republic
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2024, Laufen space Berlin, Germany
COLOR ARCHAEOLOGY
2024, Curated by Studio Archermann
LAUFEN Space, Milan
APHANES
2023, Curated by Nicolas Bellavance Lecomptè
Carwan Gallery, Athens
AUTO-EXOTIC
2023, Curated by Luca Berta and Francesca Giubilei
Venice Design Biennial, Venice
IT IS: Tradition, Invention, Sharing, Responsibility
2022, Curated by Barbara Brondi e Marco Rainò
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Cologne
NEO NEO NEO CLASSIC
2022, Curated by Nicolas Bellevance Lecompte
Nomad Capri collectable design showcase
TERRITORIO HIBRIDO
2021, Curated by Wustavo Quirosa
Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo, Buenos Aires
RUINS: ENCODED SYMBOLS (solo)
2021, Curated by Nicolas Bellevance Lecompte
Carwan Gallery, Athens
TRANSITIONS
2020, Graphic Days, Turin
FRONTIERE
2019, Curated by Maria Milano e Lucio Magri
Porto Biennale Design, Oporto
VEGETAL HOUSE
2019, Curated by Triennale Design Museum
MUMEDI, Mexico City
HUMAN CODE (solo)
2019, Curated by Annalisa Rosso
Milano Design Week, Milan
HEAVY SOUVENIR
2019, Curated by Pretziada
Milano Design Week, Milan
VESUVIO QUOTIDIANO, VESUVIO UNIVERSALE
2019, Curated by Anna Imponente
Certosa e Museo di San Martino, Naples
RUINS
2019, Curated by Nicolas Bellavance Lecompte
Nomad St.Mortiz collectable design showcase, St.Moritz
LEGACY
2018, Curated Alice Stori Liechtenstein
Schloss Hollenegg for Design, Hollenegg
RUINS
2018, Curated by Nicolas Bellavance Lecompte
Nomad Monaco collectable design showcase, Monaco
UNSIGHTED
2018, Curated by Nicolas Bellavance Lecompte
Milano Design Week, Milan
FUOCO (solo)
2018, Curated by Francois Leblanc di Cicilia
Gallery S.Bensimon, Paris
FUOCO
2017, Curated by Fonderia Artistica Battaglia
Milano Design Week, Milan
UNDER 35 ITALIAN DESIGN
2017, Curated by Triennale Design Museum
Istituto Italiano di cultura, Budapest
UNDER 35 ITALIAN DESIGN
2017, Curated by Triennale Design Museum
Istituto Italiano di cultura, New Delhi
UNDER 35 ITALIAN DESIGN
2016, Curated by Triennale Design Museum
Istituto Italiano di cultura, Buenos Aires
EDITION ONE
2015, Curated by Catherine Pfisterer
Bazar Noir Gallery, Berlin
LE VIE DEL COMPASSO D’ORO
2016, Curated by ADI
Milano design week, Milan
WOOD OBSESSION
2016, Curated by Design.Ve
Palazzo Loredan, Venice
THE HOSPITALITY GALLERY
2016, Curated by Scene Mediterranee
Spazio Lumera, Milan
CHOSES QUI FONT BATTRE LE COEUR
2015, Curated by Francois Leblanc di Cicilia