Women In Design Articolo Lighting creative director Nicci Green.
A passion for artisanal quality and luxe details sparks this Melbourne lighting designer’s creative fire.
Not all career paths are linear. Often, travel and a whole range of life and work experiences form the perfect CV for a role. That’s been the case for Nicci Green, founder and creative director of Articolo Lighting. Growing up in an extended family of woodworkers, sculptors and potters cemented her appreciation for a creative life. She travelled widely, and worked as a chef, interiors stylist and product designer before realising her heart lay in lighting design. “I love timeless, inspiring lighting that brings soul to a space,” she says. “I felt there was a gap in the market for superbly designed, artisanal lighting that was unique, sculptural and detailed.”
Nicci launched Articolo Lighting in 2010, and has connected with artisans from around the globe, including many locals, to craft her designs. All major components are manufactured in Australia. While Nicci oversees design, sales and marketing, her business partner Vic Kavals looks after operations and finances, and they employ six in their Melbourne showroom. They recently launched the brand to the European market at Milan Design Week and are opening a New York showroom this month, with plans to launch a furniture line. Nicci’s advice to young creatives? “Never limit your dreams. With or without training you can achieve anything you set your mind to.”