A seminal figure in 20th-century Italian design, Enzo Mari was an artist, theorist, and craftsman who believed deeply in the social responsibility of design. His work combined intellectual rigor with practical simplicity, producing objects that were both poetic and utilitarian. Mari’s designs—ranging from furniture and everyday objects to graphics and installations—reflected his commitment to honest materials and democratic production. His “Autoprogettazione” project, encouraging people to build their own furniture, remains a powerful statement on authorship, accessibility, and the value of making.