Alessandro Mendini became editor in July 1979 (Gio Ponti died in October 1979). A leading figure in post-modern design, Mendini opened Domus to the neo avant-garde.
Alessandro Mendini took over as editor in July 1979 (following Gio Ponti's passing in October 1979). A prominent proponent of post-modern design, Mendini introduced Domus to the emerging avant-garde movement.