‘I think I probably began developing a subconscious interest in design early on as a child, spending time in my grandparents’ home and witnessing – perhaps without realising it – how design could transform functional solutions and practical needs into something more,’ says Francesco Paini, the founder of London-based design practice Family Project.
‘I became fascinated by how a domestic need could be met while also doing much more for the space it inhabits and the people it serves.’ By ‘much more’, the Italian-British designer refers to how a well-designed object can enhance the experience of a simple action, elevate its surroundings, and create lasting memories of everyday moments. He tells Wallpaper*, ‘I think this early exposure was one of the main catalysts that led me to pursue a career in architecture and design.’
