ALDO CIBIC

08.08.2026, Interview N°093

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ALDO CIBIC is wearing the Gio No.011. He is an architect and designer living in Shanghai.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO IN THE MORNING?
Unfortunately, it's turning on the cell phone.

WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU DO AT NIGHT?
Turn off the cell phone.

WHAT SHOULD WE BE READING?
Dostojewski.

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT?
Niente in particolare.

WHAT IS YOUR PERFECT MEAL?
Verdura cotta e formaggio grana, noci, uova.

WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS?
Mohammed Ali.

WHAT TAKES YOU TO CLOUD 9?
To have a great idea.

DO YOU HAVE A SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR LIFE?
I have many, according to the mood of the moment… Peter Gabriel.

WHERE WOULD YOU FIND YOUR DOPPELGÄNGER?
Nick Nolte.

WHAT IS GOOD DESIGN?
It’s something that every time you see it or you use it you experience great pleasure.

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES?
The underdogs.

WHERE DO YOU FIND GOOD DESIGN?
Where you do not expect.

WHAT IS A RULE THAT SHOULD NEVER BE BROKEN?
It's better to remain silent when you have nothing interesting to say.

WHAT IS A RULE THAT SHOULD ALWAYS BE BROKEN?
Don't be afraid to say what you think.

WHAT IS MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE?
Be open beyond the prejudices.

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST EXCITING IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE?
Inventing the future.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL?
The donkey.

WHAT DO YOU STILL WISH TO LEARN?
Chinese.

WHAT IS STILL A MYSTERY?
How to print two-sided.

WHAT DO YOU FIND HUMOROUS?
The work of the dung beetle.

WHAT IS MODERN?
Wide, loose-fitting trousers that are a little short.

WHAT SHOULD WE LISTEN TO?
Advices from Grandma.

WHAT WAS YOUR LAST DOWNLOAD?
An app to learn kung fu.

WHAT IS THE BEST CULT CLASSIC?
A good espresso.

WHAT ARE YOU BORED BY?
Boring people.

ANY LAST WORDS?
Enjoy the unknown.