Francesco A. Gianninoto
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Francesco A. Gianninoto (1903–1988) was an Italian-born American industrial designer.[1]
Biography
Born in Chiaramonte, Sicily, Gianninoto immigrated to New York with his family in 1911.[2] He attended the Ethical Culture School on an art scholarship and graduated in 1922.[2] He initially joined his family's dress manufacturing business, but later joined an advertising agency, BBDO, where he held positions as art director and creative director.[2]
In 1931, Gianninoto founded his own consulting firm, Gianninoto Associates.[2] He also co-founded the Package Design Council and the Industrial Designers Society of America, which recognized him as package design pioneer in 1985.[2]
Gianninoto took retirement in 1983.[2][3] In his later years, Gianninoto built a windmill on his estate in Redding, Connecticut, to generate electricity for a greenhouse.[2]
Gianninoto Graduate Scholarship is named after him.[3]
References
- ^ Archives, L. A. Times (April 15, 1988). "Francesco A. Gianninoto; Designed Now-Familiar Packaging". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b c d e f g https://www.nytimes.com/1988/04/14/obituaries/f-a-gianninoto-85-designer.html
- ^ a b "Francesco Gianninoto, FIDSA - Industrial Designers Society of America".