Stefano Pasotti's YouTube Channel Explores Design History and Anecdotes
Stefano Pasotti, a designer and professor at IAAD Bologna and LABA Brescia, launched a YouTube channel in 2017 after a tendon injury confined him home. The channel, which now has over 2,500 subscribers, covers design history, material technology, and behind-the-scenes production details. Pasotti's background includes an ITIS technical school, hands-on factory experience, and a degree from LABA Brescia. He shares anecdotes about iconic designs like the Panton Chair, Castiglioni's Arco lamp, and Sottsass's Valentine typewriter for Olivetti. The channel has hosted guests such as Enrico Baleri, Herman Miller, Eames, Olivetti, Angeletti, and Ruzza. Pasotti aims to demystify the design world, emphasizing its competitive nature and the importance of understanding context and craftsmanship.
Key facts
- Stefano Pasotti started his YouTube channel in 2017 after a tendon injury.
- The channel has over 2,500 subscribers.
- Pasotti is a designer and professor at IAAD Bologna and LABA Brescia.
- He teaches Materials Technology.
- The channel covers design history, production details, and anecdotes.
- Guests include Enrico Baleri, Herman Miller, Eames, Olivetti, Angeletti, and Ruzza.
- Pasotti shares stories about the Panton Chair, Arco lamp, and Valentine typewriter.
- He aims to provide a realistic view of the design industry.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Pasotti
- Verner Panton
- Achille Castiglioni
- Ettore Sottsass
- Enrico Baleri
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Angeletti
- Ruzza
- Max Bill
Institutions
- IAAD Bologna
- LABA Brescia
- Libera Accademia di Belle Arti di Brescia
- Olivetti
- Herman Miller
- Casa Bugatti
- Artribune
Locations
- Brescia
- Italy
- Bologna