Alberto Meda represents the fusion of art and science, reason and imagination, technical innovation and formal virtuosity that characterizes the best of Italian design. Meda first studied mechanical engineering at the Politecnio di Milano, graduating in 1969.
Meda is acknowledged for his ability to use state-of-the-art materials in ways that are visually arresting as well as structurally sound, for example, his Upper Folding Ladder. He has won a number of design awards for his creations, including a Compasso d'Oro and Design Plus award.