APS Designs is an interdisciplinary design studio shaping spaces, objects, and experiences with clarity, elegance, and identity.

Founded by Italian designer and artist Antonio Pio Saracino, the New York–based studio works across interiors, spatial design, public art, collectible design, and creative direction. Guided by research, narrative, material intelligence, and a deep sense of place, the studio creates work with presence, proportion, and lasting beauty.

  • APS Designs is a New York–based interdisciplinary design studio founded by Antonio Pio Saracino, with international recognition through museum acquisitions, public commissions, and work across multiple continents.

  • APS Designs is an interdisciplinary design studio working across residential, commercial, cultural, and public art projects, from private interiors and bespoke environments to landmark initiatives and broader built environments.

  • The studio creates work that brings together narrative, material intelligence, and a lasting sense of beauty through a highly curated design process.

Permanent Collections

Black text reading "Brooklyn Museum" with two large black dots on either side on a light background.
Black text reading "Brooklyn Museum" with two large black dots on either side on a light background.
The image shows the term 'LACMA' in bold black letters with two horizontal lines underneath, on a plain white background.
The image shows the term 'LACMA' in bold black letters with two horizontal lines underneath, on a plain white background.
Museum of Arts and Design logo in gray with the text "museum of arts and design" underneath.
Museum of Arts and Design logo in gray with the text "museum of arts and design" underneath.
Logo for Centre Pompidou with a stylized graphic and bold black text on a white background.
Logo for Centre Pompidou with a stylized graphic and bold black text on a white background.
Logo of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences with stylized 'M' and 'A' letters
Logo of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences with stylized 'M' and 'A' letters

Areas of Work

Modern marble staircase with elegant wooden handrail and hanging pendant lights, overlooking a lush garden through large windows.

  • Design-driven interiors, buildings, and bespoke settings shaped through spatial clarity, material refinement, and experience.

Modern building with circular windows, surrounded by palm trees, next to a curved reflecting pool, under a clear blue sky.

  • Creative direction and strategic vision for developments, brands, and landmark initiatives.

A marble structure with a circular opening, looking up towards the bright sun in a clear blue sky, flanked by green trees.

  • Sculpture, installation, and landmark works shaped through spatial presence, memory, and identity.

Metal circular art piece with concentric rings in a wooden stand against a plain wall.

  • Sculptural objects and collectible design shaped through art, craft, and material research.

Selected Press

Collage of logos from various publishing and design brands including AD, Vogue, Wallpaper*, Interior Design, the New York Times, WSJ, Taschen, and Rizzoli.
Collage of logos from various publishing and design brands including AD, Vogue, Wallpaper*, Interior Design, the New York Times, WSJ, Taschen, and Rizzoli.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps and a gold-colored handrail, surrounded by wave-patterned wooden wall panels extending to the ceiling, with modern ceiling lights.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps and a gold-colored handrail, surrounded by wave-patterned wooden wall panels extending to the ceiling, with modern ceiling lights.

Work with Us

APS Designs welcomes collaborations with private clients, developers, institutions, collectors, and strategic partners on new projects. To discuss a commission, partnership, or collaboration, we invite you to get in touch.

Modern building with a glass entrance, palm trees on each side, and a water feature reflecting the facade, lit by warm sunlight.