Bocci is a young brand, full of ambition and talent from Canada and based in Vancouver.
Under the guidance of talented Omer Arbel which aims on blurring the boundaries between the fields of architecture, industrial design, and materials research. It has been said of Arbel's practice that its industrial design works, in both limited edition and mass produced formats, appear to be motivated by larder scale concepts which can only be considered architectural. Conversely, critics have noted that the practice's architectural works appear to be inspired by an obsession with object, the possibilites implicit in the process of making, and the intrinsic quality of materials. Pieces by Arbel have won high profile awards, have been widely exhibited and published, and form part of important private and institutional collections.
In 2005 Arbel became Bocci's creative director. His conceptual approach, now fueled by an infrastructure for prototyping, fine craft, manufacturing and distribution, has given birth to a collection of conceptually driven lighting, furniture, electrical accessories and objects, which have since gained significant presence and impact within the design community
