From industrial precision to poetic illumination, Alberto Fraser’s creations trace a journey through three decades of design evolution. Each project reflects a dialogue between technology and emotion, between the discipline of making and the freedom of artistic expression.

Stilnovo Nastro / Jack / Ribbon — 1983

A pioneering lighting design that marked the beginning of Fraser’s exploration into light, material, and movement. Flexible, minimal, and intuitively functional, Nastro became a best-selling product and an early symbol of the transition from halogen to LED technology.

Artemide / Eubea — 1984

A timeless table lamp with an adjustable tubular steel arm and a distinctive glass-strip diffuser. The curved composition of thin glass bands softens upward light while reflecting it downward for reading, achieving both elegance and function in a single gesture.

Gaggia Coffee Machine — 1988

A compact, built-in coffee machine conceived for domestic use. Defined by its stainless-steel structure, clean geometry, and integrated cup-warming surface, it brought industrial precision into the intimacy of the Italian kitchen.

Coifin Professional Hair Dryer — 1990

Created for both salon and residential use, this professional hair dryer combined ergonomic comfort with technical rigor. Every curve and surface was designed to enhance balance, usability, and longevity.

Bausch & Lomb (Ray-Ban) Contact Lens Sterilizer — 1992

A portable sterilizer designed for the modern traveler. Compact and discreet, it embodies Fraser’s approach to functionality as an elegant, effortless gesture.

Sacmi Forni Industrial Air Filtration System — 1994

An advanced industrial machine designed to rationalize energy flows and standardize components for easy human interface and safety. Honored with the Compasso d’Oro Award, (technical design for the Isao Osoe team) it exemplifies the harmony of form and technical discipline.

Opel Dashboard Navigation System — 1996

A retractable satellite navigator seamlessly integrated into the car’s dashboard. Its refined proportions and surface textures reflect Fraser’s sensitivity to context, visibility, and user experience.

Bausch & Lomb (Ray-Ban) Eyewear Collection — 1998

A women’s eyewear collection exploring lightness, proportion, and tactile detail. From prototype to packaging, every element was conceived as an extension of personal identity.

Ares Serono / Child Auto-Injector — 1998

A compact, child-friendly injector designed to eliminate needle fear. Its concealed, spring-loaded mechanism, reminiscent of a wind-up toy, allowed simple, quiet, and safe self-administration of growth hormone therapy.

SIDE Lighting Instruments — 2002

A comprehensive contract lighting system developed for offices and public spaces. With its modular architecture and high-intensity LEDs, it balances technical performance with understated elegance.

Luxit Residential Collection — 2003

A series of home lighting designs for Luxit, uniting technological precision with sensual materiality. Each piece expresses light not as decoration but as a living presence within space.

Sistema SLY for Altis / Status Group — 2005

A modular lighting system conceived for large-scale commercial interiors. Engineered for adaptability, it exemplifies Fraser’s disciplined approach to clarity, rhythm, and proportion.

Bulgari Jewelry Display Lighting — 2008

Lighting design for Bulgari boutiques worldwide. The project focuses on the subtle art of revealing brilliance, enhancing the color, texture, and vitality of gemstones without overpowering them.

Atala / No Hands Bike Umbrella — 2011

A practical attachment allowing cyclists to ride safely in the rain. The system connects any umbrella to the handlebars through a rotatable, adjustable aluminum arm, keeping both hands free for steering. Easy to mount, remove, and use, it blends functionality with design for everyday urban mobility.

Luxit / Lili Marlene — 2012

A high-intensity LED lamp transmitting light through a fiber-optic arm. Both sculptural and functional, it embodies Fraser’s ability to merge engineering and poetry. The project was awarded the Compasso d’Oro for design excellence.

Feltrinelli Group — 2016

Suspended bronze panels in satin finished sheet metal reinterpret Roman mosaics unearthed on site. Laser-cut and backlight, the full height panels appear to float, supported by a concealed framework. The installation merges technical precision with sculptural poetry. (image)

City of Milan / Arco della Pace— 2016

The project enhances the monument’s sculptural harmony with a 3800 K natural light tone study, restoring its elegance and symbolic grandeur.

Collaborations

Bulgari · Buccellati · Philips · Opel · Luxit · Status Group · SIDE Lighting Instruments · Lumencenter Italia · Gaggia · Mandarina Duck · Bausch & Lomb (Ray-Ban) · Intercos · BEA Filtri · Sacmi Forni · Stilnovo · Artemide · Feltrinelli · Comune di Milano · Atala · Ares Serono