Leonardo Sonnoli: The Spatial Typographer
Born in Trieste in 1962, Leonardo Sonnoli is a distinguished Italian graphic designer who established Studio Leonardo Sonnoli in 2017 after his tenure at Tassinari/Vetta. Among his significant works are the environmental graphics for the Château de Versailles, the visual identity for the 50th Venice Biennale, and the 'Stanze' exhibition at Triennale Milano. He has partnered with numerous institutions and received the Compasso d'Oro award in both 2011 and 2018. Sonnoli's approach to spatial typography treats exhibitions as narratives in motion. His portfolio also features a vibrant logo for Artissima and an animated alphabet for The New York Times. He teaches at ISIA Urbino, focusing on interpreting content through typography and materials.
Key facts
- Leonardo Sonnoli was born in Trieste in 1962.
- He founded Studio Leonardo Sonnoli in 2017 after leaving Tassinari/Vetta.
- He designed environmental graphics for the Château de Versailles reception areas.
- He created the visual identity for the 50th Venice Biennale in 2003.
- Phaidon Press listed him among the 100 most important graphic designers in 2004.
- He won the Compasso d'Oro in 2011 and 2018.
- He taught at RISD and IUAV Venice; currently teaches at ISIA Urbino.
- His work for Artissima (2010-2017) featured a dynamic, multi-directional logo in pink.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo Sonnoli
- Pierpaolo Vetta
- Eric Gill
- Max Bill
- Irene Bacchi
- Francesco Bonami
- Bob Noorda
- Massimo Vignelli
- Jeff Koons
- Gianni Flindeu
- Mariagrazia Messina
- Francesco Paolo Campione
- Carlo Collodi
- Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
- Lorenzo Bruni
- Francesco Valtolina
Institutions
- Studio Leonardo Sonnoli
- Tassinari/Vetta
- CODEsign
- Château de Versailles
- Venice Biennale
- Palazzo Grassi
- François Pinault Collection
- Centre Pompidou
- Mart Rovereto
- Triennale Milano
- Salone del Mobile
- GQ Magazine
- The New York Times
- Artissima
- Zanotta
- Studio Giulio Iacchetti
- Dnd
- Electa
- Parco Archeologico del Colosseo
- Phaidon Press
- RISD
- IUAV University of Venice
- ISIA Urbino
- Terme di Diocleziano
- BASE / Progetti per l’arte
- Museo Pecci
- Artribune
Locations
- Trieste
- Italy
- Versailles
- France
- Venice
- Milan
- Rome
- Rovereto
- Urbino
- Providence
- USA
- New York