
Marco Acerbis
designer
Born in Lombardy in 1973 and holding a degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Marco Acerbis is a designer who interprets design as an open system in which architecture, product, technology, and sustainability are in constant dialogue. His approach is grounded in the belief that the appeal of a project lies in the ability to intertwine skills, intuition, and innovation to explore different fields, without being limited by scale or type of intervention.
The international experience he gained between 1997 and 2004 at Foster + Partners in London represented a fundamental stage in his professional career. During these years, he participated in the development of major architectural projects, including the Imperial College Research Center and the Capital City Academy, consolidating a rigorous design method oriented toward the integration of aesthetics, function, and technology. In 2004, he returned to Italy and founded his own studio, initiating research that extends from product design to architecture, with a particular focus on innovation and sustainability.
Marco Acerbis's work is characterized by a simple, elegant, and contemporary language, in which each project is born from the balance between technical research and formal sensitivity. Whether it's a building, a piece of furniture, or a lighting fixture, his goal is to create objects and spaces that establish a natural connection with their users. Sustainability is a fundamental design principle, not as a simple technical requirement, but as an integral element in the very conception of the project, as demonstrated by his achievements in the field of low-impact architecture.

Throughout his career, Acerbis has collaborated with some of the most important international design and furniture companies, creating products that have become true contemporary icons. The Vertigo lamp for FontanaArte has entered the permanent collection of the Vitra Design Museum, while numerous other projects have received international recognition, confirming the designer's ability to combine technological innovation, formal quality, and attention to user experience.
The collaboration with Vistosi culminated in the design of the Spirit collection, a lighting system that interprets Murano blown glass through a minimalist and elegant language. Spirit is born from the encounter between the purity of form, the lightness of light, and the excellence of craftsmanship, giving life to a collection capable of enhancing glass without sacrificing technical innovation. The project perfectly reflects Acerbis' philosophy, in which simplicity, research, and technology blend in a refined balance, transforming light into an architectural element that interacts with space.
During his career, Marco Acerbis has received numerous international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, an Honorable Mention at the ADI Compasso d'Oro, the Good Design Award, and the German Design Award Special. His Vertigo lamp has also been included in the permanent collection of the Vitra Design Museum and selected as one of Interni's 100 ICON Architects. This career path demonstrates his ability to seamlessly navigate architecture, design, and innovation, developing projects designed to last.
Collections made with Vistosi