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Rodolfo Bonetto
1929-09-18 – 1991-01-01
Life & Legacy
Rodolfo Bonetto (Milan, 18 September 1929 – Milan, 28 March 1991) was an Italian musician and designer. He was one of the leading proponents of Italian industrial design in the post war period. His designs won eight Compasso d'Oro Awards and made an important contribution to the international recognition of "Made in Italy" products.
Before becoming such a prominent designer, Bonetto was also a Jazz drummer who was considered by the music critic Arrigo Polillo to be one of the best Italian drummers, along with Leonello Bionda and Gil Cuppini.
Occupation & Career
designer, teacher, drummer
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Brionvega · Ulm School of Design
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2161208 — wikidata View source
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