André Ricard

Industrial designer, writer, and professor. In total, author of more than 300 objects—many of which are present in numerous households. Has been one of the driving forces behind organizations such as ADI-FAD, ADP, and the NGO Design for the World.

Since 1961, has served as a jury member, participated in seminars, given lectures, and exhibited works in Spain, Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland, England, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Yugoslavia, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Chile, and the USA.

President of ADI-FAD (1972-1974), Vice-President of ICSID (1963-1979), President of ADP (1978-1980), Vice-President of BCD, Barcelona Design Center (1990-1996). President of Design for the World (1999-2001).

From 1993 to 1998, served as director of the product design department at the EINA school, of whose Board of Trustees is a member.

Has received numerous awards, including: Delta ADI-FAD Awards; Eurostars, awards for the best European packaging; Verre Avenir Award from the Fédération du Verre (France, 1985); Worldstar Award from the World Packaging Organisation (Japan, 1986); National Design Award, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, 1987; Award from the Spanish Federation of Packaging and Ordre Olympique from the International Olympic Committee (1993); Saint George’s Cross from the Generalitat de Catalunya (1993); Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France (1998); Honorary Member of the Sant Jordi Academy of Fine Arts (2000); Member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona (2012); Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur from France (2012).

Is considered a master of industrial design and one of those responsible for the prestige of Barcelona’s design.