Research Partners

In its research activities, Marazzi has always worked to develop synergetic relationships with major partners in various sectors, so that the Group can always rely on cutting-edge technology and expertise. The R&D department also collaborates on process development projects with leading manufacturers of technological innovation.

Universities
The laboratory is also closely connected to Italian and international research centres and universities. This is particularly true for the University of Modena and Reggio, where Marazzi oversaw the creation of research and chemical analysis lab named after Pietro Marazzi.
Styling, colours, and trends are all studied by the R&D department, which works with architectural firms, universities, polytechnic institutes, and research institutes.

Designer
As part of its business strategy, Marazzi has always believed that cutting-edge technology should be rounded out by cutting-edge stylistic innovation and highly skilled personnel.
Over the years, Marazzi became the first company in its sector to collaborate with great names in design and architecture, from Giò Ponti to Nino Caruso, and with leading fashion designers such as Biki, Forquet, and Paco Rabanne.
In the late '80s the "Crogiolo" has been created, a place for ceramists and designers from around the world to come together and pool their knowledge and skills.
These collaborative projects led to the life-size ceramic reproductions of Amleto Dalla Costa's "Donne", Roger Capron's one-of-a-kind pieces, and Setzuko Nagasawa's raku.



Triennale, Gio' Ponti, 1958.