80 years of Campari

On the brand's 80th anniversary, Italian designer Matteo Ragni reinterprets the iconic Camparisoda bottle, originally designed in 1932 by Fortunato Depero.

Iconic Italian brand Camparisoda is celebrating its 80th anniversary by re-imagining the infamous bottle designed by Fortunato Depero in 1932. The bottle, which was born modern, is an emblematic piece of design, which forever linked Campari to the Italian aperitivo.

Designer Matteo Ragni has been tasked with the re-design, looking to enhance the distinctive and iconic form, and giving particular "relevance" to the 80th anniversary. Ragni, a Milanese architect and designer, is often considered the artistic "heir" to Bruno Munari, who himself worked extensively with Campari.

"Redesigning an icon is the dream of every designer on the planet," says Matteo Ragni. "Yet in this case the designer's duty was to stop and reflect on the essence of a project in accordance with history and in harmony with the natural evolution of time. Thus, the idea was born to maintain the original aspect ratio of the bottle designed by Fortunato Depero, dressing it with new and more stylish clothes. The texture used is a geometric pattern that recalls the essential spirit of Futurism, and breaks down the formal ingredients of this true work of art. Triangles and circles are repeated to create a memorable chase grip, leaving two spaces for the logo and the mention of the anniversary."
The new Camparisoda bottle, designed by Matteo Ragni on the occasion of the brand's 80th anniversary. Photo by Max Rommel
The new Camparisoda bottle, designed by Matteo Ragni on the occasion of the brand's 80th anniversary. Photo by Max Rommel
Diagram for the original Camparisoda bottle
Diagram for the original Camparisoda bottle
Fortunato Depero, sketch from the <em>Libro Unico Futurista</em>
Fortunato Depero, sketch from the Libro Unico Futurista
Fortunato Depero, sketch from the <em>Libro Unico Futurista</em>
Fortunato Depero, sketch from the Libro Unico Futurista
The new Camparisoda bottle, designed by Matteo Ragni on the occasion of the brand's 80th anniversary. Photo by Max Rommel
The new Camparisoda bottle, designed by Matteo Ragni on the occasion of the brand's 80th anniversary. Photo by Max Rommel

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