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Italy

Italy

London Area, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

- Facilitated brainstorming sessions and stakeholder meetings to align project goals and foster innovation for the Horizons: Design research laboratory.- Designed future scenarios leveraging optical fibre technology to address climate change impacts on residents and ecosystems in coastal areas of East Anglia.- Conceptualized the "Community Server"—a digital solution for secure carbon footprint data storage and distribution, balancing privacy (secured by biometrics) and sharing (enabled by anonymity).- Conducted comparative research on existing data storage hardware to inform the concept and prototyped user experience and interaction through iterative, agile modelling.- Developed and refined a final prototype, culminating in high-quality modelling and rendering for public server access. Translate data and research into insights and visual artifacts to the client, demonstrating its practical applications.

How will we travel and how will we live in 2086, 200 years on from when cars began?As part of the exhibition Motion, Autos, Art, Architecture conceived by the Norman Foster Foundation in collaboration with the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, sixteen schools of design and architecture from four continents have been invited to share their visions for the future of mobility. The School of Design at Politecnico di Milano, the only Italian school present, imagines and narrates this future with its interactive installation in the Future Gallery, the last part of this exhibition open until 18th of September.Flamingo is a micro-mobility project designed to be highly inclusive, focusing on the safety and accessibility of older adults. It features an adjustable seat, joystick control, and a large windshield to ensure ease of use, protection, and intuitive operation for all users, especially the elderly.https://www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en/politecnico-di-milano

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

- Performed primary and secondary research on industry trends, micromobility regulations, and urban planning considerations within the Italian market to ensure future-ready and compliant design solutions.- Gathered user insights by observing behaviours, analysing pain points, and studying interactions with related products to define needs, ergonomics, shapes, and user sizes, ensuring a user-centred approach to innovation.- Addressed consumer demand for safer, greener, and more inclusive mobility options by leveraging insights to design the "Flamingo" bicycle—a forward-thinking concept featuring assisted pedalling and stabilization to improve accessibility.- The "Flamingo" concept was selected for the prestigious "Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture" exhibition by the Norman Foster Foundation, recognizing its role as a design for the future of urban mobility.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

- Conducted an in-depth analysis of the company's production facility. Evaluated the company’s portfolio and showroom presentations to gain a comprehensive understanding of its visual identity, product characteristics, and core design principles.- Collaborated closely with industry technicians and designers throughout the design process, integrating technical guidance into creative solutions for high-quality, functional furniture.- Designed a versatile chair model tailored for both residential living rooms and commercial spaces, such as cafes and restaurant interiors, meeting aesthetic and durability standards.- Developed design proposals with a strong focus on brand alignment, material selection, and adaptability for various environments.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

During this opportunity, we visited the production facility of the company analyzing possible alternatives to manufacture new veneer. After a confrontation with the technicians, we proposed three veneer options to the company.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Industrial And Product Design, Distinction

Laurea Triennale, Product Design