Nov. 14-16, 2027 • Javits Center, NYC

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Stefano Giussani

Stefano Giussani

COO & PartnerLissoni Architecture New York

Stefano joined Lissoni & Partners in 2004, becoming an integral part of the design team for projects both in Italy and abroad. He became partner in 2013, leading the studio’s Interior Design Department for international projects, including Asia and the Middle East.

Stefano was appointed CEO of Lissoni New York, which was founded in 2015 to extend the interior design expertise of Piero Lissoni and his studio to the Americas. Here, he is responsible for defining the business development strategies, client acquisition, developing and overseeing projects for the North and South American market as well as recruiting and managing the studio’s international design team based in New York.

In 2023, Lissoni New York received certification enabling it to expand its services to include not only interiors but also architecture and established Lissoni Architecture New York as a full architectural services firm based in New York.  Giussani is the Partner and COO.  

As the key figure for Lissoni in the Americas, Stefano also delivers lectures and talks, bringing the Lissoni design philosophy as applied to hospitality, commercial and residential projects to an ever-wider audience. In recent years, Stefano has spoken at HD Expo in Las Vegas, ICFF in New York City, Bloomingdales as well as at presentations at the Office of Italian Consulate in New York City. In addition, he is an instructor at the Parsons School of Design, where he teaches on the course “Interior Design Studio 3- Hospitality, Exhibition and Retail Design”.

 

Sun May 172:30 PM – 3:30 PMThe Main Stage

The Future is Original: Design Leadership in an Age of Dupes

Join us as we examine originality in an era when design is being frequently echoed and instantly reproduced. As copy culture intensifies, design leade

Join us as we examine originality in an era when design is being frequently echoed and instantly reproduced. As copy culture intensifies, design leaders confront the impact on value, innovation and trust – and what it takes to create work with depth,

Join us as we examine originality in an era when design is being frequently echoed and instantly reproduced. As copy culture intensifies, design leaders confront the impact on value, innovation and trust – and what it takes to create work with depth, integrity and meaning that imitation can echo but never replace.

In partnership with Be Original Americas

Join us as we examine originality in an era when design is being frequently echoed and instantly reproduced. As copy culture intensifies, design leaders confront the impact on value, innovation and trust – and what it takes to create work with depth, integrity and meaning that imitation can echo but never replace.

In partnership with Be Original Americas

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ICFF The Main StageSession Track
Ian Yang
Rodolfo Agrella
Jon Thorson
Stefano Giussani
Ian Yang
Ian YangFounder & CEO, Gantri
Rodolfo Agrella
Rodolfo AgrellaFounder, RADS Group
Jon Thorson
Jon ThorsonBrand Experience Director, USM
Stefano Giussani
Stefano GiussaniCOO & Partner, Lissoni Architecture New York
Ian Yang
Ian YangFounder & CEO, Gantri
Rodolfo Agrella
Rodolfo AgrellaFounder, RADS Group
Jon Thorson
Jon ThorsonBrand Experience Director, USM
Stefano Giussani
Stefano GiussaniCOO & Partner, Lissoni Architecture New York
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