Conversations about what makes the project of living: a journey through the transformative power of design to shape our project of living and inspire our imagination.
Arper Design Stories is a podcast series produced by Arper.
S2 Ep. 3 — Catifa Carta: How to measure the impact of an innovation that goes beyond existing models?
In this episode, we explore how design can challenge existing models of measurement.
Our Sustainability Manager Michela Possagno speaks with Sara Gransinigh, researcher at the University of Piemonte Orientale and sustainability consultant at Greenstep (https://greenstep.it/en/) Innovation and Sustainability, and IPLUS (https://i-plus.it/) Senior Consultant Nicola Fabbri about Catifa Carta (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta) — our iconic chair reimagined in PaperShell (https://papershell.se/)with a carbon-negative shell — and how to measure an innovation that goes beyond today’s standards.
Through an open consultation with independent experts, we examined how to evaluate the life cycle of a truly pioneering material, inviting transparent and rigorous dialogue across disciplines. The conversation delves into biochar, pyrolysis, and the limits of current LCA/EPD rules, showing how Catifa Carta’s life cycle becomes a case study in innovation, transparency, and collaboration — one that could mark a turning point for the entire design sector.
Download the Catifa Carta open LCA white paper on arper.com (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/blog/catifa-carta-an-open-consultation-to-validate-our-approach-to-sustainability.html).
30 Jul 2025
S2 Ep.2 - How can research and material innovation redefine design — and beauty — for the future?
In this episode, we revisit Material Matters (https://materialmatters.design/), the UK fair that unites global brands, designers, makers, and manufacturers to discuss the future of materials and design.
The conversation focuses on how design can support the circular economy and how manufacturers are responding to environmental challenges through research and innovative material choices.
Barbara Cafagna, Marketing Manager at Arper UK, moderates a thoughtful discussion with Chris Webb, Head of Sustainability, and Lucy Bagshaw, Project Director at tp bennett (https://tpbennett.com/), a global architecture and design firm committed to sustainable practice. They are joined by Andrea Mulloni, Head of Sustainability at Arper (https://www.arper.com), continuing the dialogue begun at last year’s edition of Material Matters.
Together, they reflect on the power of collaboration, the role of research, and the promise of material innovation in shaping a more responsible and beautiful future for design.
Learn more at arper.com (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/blog/material-matters.html)
6 Jun 2025
S2 Ep.1 - Redefining Beauty through circular design
Anders Breitholtz, Andrea Mulloni, and Nicolò Fanzago explore circular design solutions, including recycled materials and responsible production, to redefine beauty with sustainability, in this interview episode.
20 Mar 2025
Ep. 9 - How does design foster dialogue with art and culture?
We explore this connection with Giulio Feltrin, Managing Director of the Arper Feltrin Foundation, and former resident artists at Villa Filanda Antonini (https://www.vfa.art) — Priss Niinikoski (https://prissniinikoski.com/), Xiao Zhiyu (https://xiaozhiyu.info), Davide Ronco (https://www.davideronco.com).
Together, we discuss how the VFA residency program —Arper Feltrin Foundation’s inaugural project, conceived, founded, and launched by Eliisa Korpijärvi and Giulio Feltrin — bridges contemporary art, design, and architecture, shaping a dynamic, sustainable future for art and culture.
Learn more about the Arper Feltrin Foundation and the VFA Artist Residency Program at arper.com (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/arper-feltrin-foundation)
6 Mar 2025
Ep. 8 - How does our past shape the future?
We invite you to discover the Arper Feltrin Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2021 by Claudio, Mauro, and Giulio Feltrin with a mission to foster connections between contemporary art, design, and architecture through transdisciplinary dialogue, the Foundation is a space for cultural experimentation independent, yet in continuous creative exchange with Arper.
This commitment comes to life through key initiatives such as the Arper Archive, which collects and interprets the company’s history, and Villa Filanda Antonini (https://www.vfa.art/), home to the Foundation’s artist residency program.
Join us for a conversation with Claudio Feltrin, Giulio Feltrin, Giulia Mela, and Marco Benvegnù as we explore how the Archive safeguards Arper’s legacy, nurtures a shared culture, and strengthens the connection between its local roots and the global cultural landscape.
The conversation is held in Italian.
Learn more about the Arper Feltrin Foundation and Villa Filanda Antonini - artist residency at arper.com (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/arper-feltrin-foundation) and vfa.art (https://www.vfa.art/)
20 Dec 2024
Special Episode - Wrap up the year with AI
2024 has been a journey of exploration and transformation for Arper, marked by milestones that deeply reflect our vision and values. From the debut of Catifa Carta at the Salone del Mobile in Milan to the release of our second Sustainability Report, we have embraced innovation and responsibility, staying true to our commitment to creating sustainable, harmonious, and human-centered spaces.
In this special episode, our AI hosts revisit the defining moments of 2024—a year when AI became an integral part of daily life, reshaping how we think, work, and create—offering a playful yet thoughtful reflection on experimentation and progress, while celebrating the possibilities of technology alongside enduring values like care, connection, and curiosity.
Learn more at arper.com (https://www.arper.com)
15 Nov 2024
Ep.7 - How can materials and colors help us redefine the experience of spaces?
In this episode, recorded from our Dubai showroom, we are talking to Justine Welch, Regional Sales Director for Middle East and India market and her guests - Pritika Raja, Interior Designer at Say Studio (https://www.saystudio.com/), Dragana Cemalovic, Senior Associate at Bluehaus Group (https://bluehausgroup.com/) and Paolo Caratelli, Interior Design Program Leader at Istituto Marangoni (https://www.istitutomarangoni.com/) -, about the role of color and material in transforming the feeling and redefining the experience of spaces.
Tune in to the conversation on how the interaction between materials and colors, through their sensory, psychological, and innovative potential, shapes meaningful environments—especially in Dubai, an area where cultures, religions, ages, and backgrounds intersect.
Learn more about Arper at https://www.arper.com (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta)
25 Oct 2024
Ep.6 - Scandinavian perspectives on material innovation and circular design
At the opening of our showroom in Stockholm, we invited Emma Olbers, product designer and sustainability strategist, and Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-chief and founder at Scandinavian MIND (https://scandinavianmind.com/), to join our panel conversation on circular design and our Catifa Carta project.
Tune in to their conversation with our Head of Communications Stefania Zamuner, where they explore their perspectives on material innovation and circular design in the Scandinavian design industry.
4 Oct 2024
Ep.5 - What does generation Z look for in design?
Connecting with the new generation to shape ideas that respond to evolving needs is part of our mission. In this new episode of Arper Design Stories, we dive into what Generation Z seeks in design.
What do young people look for in a product?
What values shape their choices? What are their expectations, and how do they see the concept of beauty evolving?
We spoke with a group of students who, during their summer internship with us, shared their vision of design, aesthetics, and innovation, offering valuable insights into the desires and expectations of a generation increasingly mindful of sustainability and authenticity.
The conversation is held in Italian.
5 Sept 2024
Ep.4 - How can a business contribute to ”designing a more sustainable world”?
What’s the impact of the new Catifa Carta chair in Arper’s journey towards a circular economy and how is the project helping the company meet the growing demand for sustainability within the industry ? How is Arper redefining beauty through this sustainable living project?
We tried to answer these questions with three of Catifa Carta’s project leaders: Stefania Zamuner, Head of Communications, Alberto Pinos, Regional Head of Sales, and Andrea Mulloni, Head of Sustainability, who we interviewed in Milan during last April's Salone del Mobile.
Learn more about Arper and Catifa Carta https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta)
25 Jul 2024
Ep.3 - How can we redefine beauty through circularity?
With the launch of the Catifa Carta chair at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, Arper entered a new era through a partnership in material innovation.
During the fair, we met Roberto Monti, CEO of Arper, Anders Breitholz, Co-Founder and CEO of PaperShell, and Mats Torring, Head of New Ventures at Stena Metall AB, to discuss their collaboration and the application of PaperShell, a carbon negative material that gives new life to wood-derived paper. How is the application of PaperShell to Catifa Carta setting a new standard for circular design in the industry?
Learn more about Catifa Carta https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta)
11 Jul 2024
Ep.2 - How can a chair reinvent itself?
Catifa: the journey of a chair
Arper and designer Alberto Lievore talk about the evolution of Arper’s most successful and iconic chair: Catifa 53.
By exploring the journey of the Catifa chair, from the ability to constantly reinvent itself over the years to its latest innovation using sustainable materials, they will uncover the design ethos and processes that led to the development of the groundbreaking Catifa Carta.
Learn more about Catifa Carta https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta)
26 Jun 2024
Ep.1 - How can a chair return to nature?
A conversation between Roberto Monti, Arper CEO, and Anders Breitholz, CEO and Co-Founder of PaperShell, about their collaboration and shared commitment to sustainability and what the future potential of a partnership that is setting a new standard in the design industry is.
Learn more about the Arper and PaperShell project at https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta (https://www.arper.com/en_GB/catifa-carta)
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