Ceramica F. Marazzi Sassuolo

TITLE

Ceramics Marazzi
(Ceramica F. Marazzi Sassuolo)

TYPE

Original artwork for trade advertisement

YEAR

c. 1970

INDUSTRY

Ceramics / building materials

CLIENT

F. Marazzi

MEDIUM

Printed elements mounted on board

COLLECTION

Ottinetti private archive

RIGHTS HOLDER

© Marazzi (work)
Image © Ottinetti Archive. All rights reserved.

DESCRIPTION

This advertisement transforms the product itself into the visual system. By repeating the ceramic tile pattern across a structured grid, Ottinetti allows the material to define the composition, demonstrating both its aesthetic versatility and its application at architectural scale. The central interruption—containing the product description and brand—acts as a quiet focal point, anchoring the repetition without disrupting its rhythm.

The design reflects a refined modernist approach in which ornament and structure are unified through repetition and modularity. The muted palette and textured surface emphasize material authenticity, while the geometric organization conveys precision and order. Rather than presenting the tiles as isolated objects, the work communicates their function as a continuous surface, positioning Marazzi’s ceramics within the broader language of industrial design and built environments.

Piero Ottinetti — Design Archive