Marco Maran was born in Siena in 1963. After leaving the Art School of Siena he vent to the Faculty of Architecture in Florence. His work with varius companies has gained him considerable recognition as a designer.

He has taken part in many national and international exhibitions: 1996 and 2002 one-man exhibitions in Vienna and Paris respectively; 2002/2003 Italian Design On Tour – the selection, certification and promotion of the best Italian products – with the Ricciolina Chair; 2003 “Dove la sedia incontra la materia” organised by Material ConneXion Milano With the designs Zip and Carambola.

His work has been rewarded with many international prizes and awards. Special mention at the 1994 Young & Design competition with the design Ciak. First prize at the 1995 Young & Design competition with the chair Sinué. Second prize at the 1996 Young & Design competition with the design Zip. 1997 Grandesign Internatonal Award with Chiacchiera. 1997 IIDA Prize in the Product Design Achievement Awards with the Scoop Chair. Special mention in the 1999 Young & design competition with the Bla Bla Bla armchair. In 2003 he won the GOOD DESIGN Award of Chicago with the So Happy Chair.

Various national and international publications have retraced his career. Important sets have been made to his designs, including the television studio of the France 98 World Football Championship.