Francisco Gomes Paz

Born in Salta, Argentina, in 1975, he earned an Industrial Design degree from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba before moving to Milan in 1998 to attend the Master in Design program at Domus Academy. Since opening his design office in Milan in 2004, he has developed products for leading companies such as Artemide, Driade, Danese, Lensvelt, Luceplan, Olivetti, and Sector.

Francisco’s approach to design is driven by curiosity, technological knowledge, and a hands-on experimental creative process. His work has received international recognition, including the Good Design Award (2010) and the Red Dot Award (2010). He was honored with Alberto Meda with the First Prize of the Index Award for the Solar Bottle, which has been selected for MoMA’s Study Collection. Additionally, he received the Prize of Prizes to Innovation in Design from Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano for the Hope chandelier and the prestigious Compasso d’Oro (2011).

Active in research and education, he has been a visiting professor at Domus Academy since 2000 and has lectured in Italy and abroad. His projects have been exhibited at various international events and featured in major design publications. He lives and works in Milan.