Giampiero Castagnoli graduated in mechanical engineering in 1974 and began his career in the bathroom furnishings sector, from product design to management roles at a leading company. Important patents have enriched the range of his products, with a significant evolution in the field of taps and fittings, such as the PWS, Printed Water System, which involves the elimination of the casting process and the use of only drawn brass, which excludes the release of lead. He has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years (ADI Ceramics Design Awards, Design Plus, Gran Design Etico, ADI Index, Compasso d'Oro) and has published in specialist magazines and university texts. Since 2008 he has been working as a freelancer, putting his experience to use in the service of companies across the sector.