Plato Design is a design startup based in Rome, Italy, founded by Alessandro Mattei and Caterina Naglieri, both architects. After working in several European cities in the fields of construction, interior design and research, they decided to return to their own city and launch a creative company.
The company run a successful crowdfunding campaign to produce D-TWELVE lamp. The project, that was on show at Fuorisalone di Milano, Maker Faire Rome and Moacasa, was awarded with Regione Lazio Fund for Creativity, Inarcassa Premia le Idee prize and Maker Faire Blue Ribbon.
At Plato Design objects are conceived, prototyped and hand-made, combining clear design, technological innovation and "made in Italy" handcraft uniqueness.