Patricia Urquiola is a Spanish designer, was born as Maria Patricia Cristina Blanca Hidalgo Urkiola in 1961 in Oviedo. She lives and works in Milan, and even though she's completely unknown in her own country, many experts believe that she is to become one of the big names in architecture and interior design in the future.

She studied architecture in Madrid, later transferring to Italy where she earned her degree from the Milan Polytechnic in 1989 (with a thesis mentored by Achille Castiglioni).

She participated in the Italian show Design in 2001 and on the international event Design Year Book in 1999 and 2001.  In 2001 she opened her own studio in Milan, focusing on product design, displays and architecture. She became best known through her many pieces for Moroso.

Patricia has won many design awards and spoke at conferences and seminars in various international universities. her recent work includes projects for Depadova, Moroso, Agape, B&B, Alessi, Driade, Foscarini, Kartell, Flos, Molteni, Artelano, and others.