01.1 Our identity between innovation and design

Heritage

Innovation Founded in 1960 by the Engineer Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide has been a leader in lighting design ever since. Synonymous with innovation and Made in Italy, its products are considered icons of contemporary design at an international level. Based in Milan, Artemide is recognized across the world for its expertise in lighting design, thanks to its innovative approach and products, which are an expression of its continuous research and high manufacturing quality.

A leading player in research in the field of light, Artemide has registered numerous invention patents for its technological, mechanical and optoelectronic innovations. Technological development, collaborations with great architects and sociocultural research are an integral part of Artemide’s approach to its innovative projects, which capable, even over the course of time, of illuminating the future. Throughout its path of innovation, it has forged research partnerships with prestigious Italian and international Universities: thanks to its technological and scientific innovation, Artemide’s Human and Responsible Light philosophy rethinks products’ relation to the environment, resources and energy in terms of ecosystem in fostering a better quality of life. In this way, Artemide not only contributes to the wellbeing of the places and people directly associated with it, but to the wellbeing of the community as a whole. Light can regenerate spaces, stimulate the creation of new relationships and even bring us back to living together in safety. Based on research conducted by Artemide, the patented INTEGRALIS® technology can use light to sanitise spaces, restoring our personal and shared spaces.

Light is a means of communication between people and spaces, providing new experiences and emotions and transforming