Marco Zanini graduated with a degree in Architecture from the University of Florence in 1976 and completed his studies in the United States. In 1977, he began collaborating with Ettore Sottsass in Milan. Zanini began designing for Memphis in 1981, creating works for all its collections. He designs ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and blown glass objects. Co-founder of Sottsass Associati with Sottsass, he serves as Design Manager for numerous projects: office furniture for well-known brands, residential interiors, showroom interiors, exhibition displays, street furniture, and industrial products for a wide range of clients in Italy and abroad. He works as an architect and designer in Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia, Chile, and Spain. His work is exhibited in numerous museums and private collections. Zanini frequently lectures on industrial design. He currently lives and works in São Paulo, Brazil.