Nava + Arosio Studio’s human-centered design
August 13, 2024 4:55 pmThis time, for the third episode of DesignWanted’s series Behind, we are introduced to Nava + Arosio Studio, led by […]
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And the winner is…Pininfarina’s human-centered approach to trophy design
June 10, 2024 10:54 amAt the heart of Pininfarina‘s illustrious legacy lies a commitment to human-centered design—a philosophy deeply rooted in the belief that […]
Designing public futures: how civic design transforms policy and participation
June 21, 2025 8:34 amAfter a three-year application process, I received my green card last week. Although it grants permanent residency rather than citizenship, […]
Changi T5: design, technology and sustainability for the future of travel
June 6, 2025 7:00 amTerminal 5 at Changi Airport introduces a radical new vision of the airport experience: no longer just a logistical node, […]
Design gets personal: rethinking how we cook, clean, and connect
May 19, 2025 7:00 amRooted in a philosophy that combines functionality, aesthetics, and human-centered design, Elleci introduced its latest creations: a multifunctional kitchen workstation […]
Designing the invisible: the soft power of design from stuff to systems
March 28, 2025 7:00 amSpring break serves as both a seasonal transition and a brief pause for students—myself included—who are in the midst of […]
Designing curiosity: Duccio Grassi’s retail approach
March 27, 2025 6:31 pmRetail design is often viewed as a space to showcase products, but for Duccio Grassi, it is first and foremost […]
Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design
March 8, 2025 7:00 amWhen I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term “appropriate […]
Designing with context: Piuarch’s architectural approach
February 27, 2025 12:42 pmIn this episode of Behind, we visit Piuarch, a Milan-based architecture studio that has spent over 25 years shaping urban […]
Mario Tsai, the Super Designer
February 8, 2025 7:13 amChina is a land of immense opportunities, especially for designers. Some industrial districts count thousands of manufacturers, making the demand […]
Making meaningful material: exploring Product Design, Service Innovation, and Social Impact
January 27, 2025 7:00 amIn the face of challenges such as climate change, aging populations, carbon neutrality, and other systemic issues, industrial designers are […]
Redefining norms: what extreme users teach us about design
December 16, 2024 9:41 amRecently, my friend Devin Liddell, a designer and principal futurist at TEAGUE, and I embarked on an intriguing project: designing […]
Inside Sara Ricciardi’s Pataspazio: where design meets dialogue
November 7, 2024 10:00 amIn the heart of Milan, Sara Ricciardi’s studio, Pataspazio, pulses with creative energy, embracing the dynamic alchemy of design. Originally […]
Digital design is about rethinking how design interacts with people’s lives
September 16, 2024 10:48 amFilippo Spiezia, founder and CEO of Digital Design Days, leads one of the most influential events in the digital design […]
How is the Chinese design community evolving? A talk with Femo Wong
March 4, 2024 12:01 pmAs the founder of Femo Design Studio, Femo Wong’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant 90s era. With […]
Innovation beyond boundaries: Luca Pozzi’s fusion of Art and Design
December 12, 2023 7:45 pmLuca Pozzi, an artist driven by a unique blend of influences from art, physics, multi-messenger cosmology, and computer science, has […]
Industrial Design Paradigm Shift: Reflection on Translating Dieter Rams Portfolios
November 2, 2023 6:34 pmThis article synthesizes my thoughts and shares my reflections. All the sweat paid off when I received the Chinese version […]
What makes a design conference go from informative to inspiring?
September 11, 2023 4:09 pmI realized that it is still not easy to set up a series of standard universal criteria to measure the […]
Designing for Psoriasis relief: a patient-centric, specific approach
September 11, 2023 2:14 pmThe 3M Psoriasis Prescription Patch is a medical-grade skin wearable designed by the American Faethm design studio, characterized by its […]
International Design Conference: how to foster innovation and adaptation
July 19, 2023 2:04 pmThe Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is thrilled to announce the captivating lineup for the 2023 International Design Conference […]
Design for simulation: how to project your future self?
May 31, 2023 3:00 pmRecently, I’ve become passionate about the concept of Design for Longevity (D4L). D4L goes beyond discussing only design for financial […]
Design for Longevity: Service, Systems, and Sustainability
April 12, 2023 10:34 amLast month, MIT AgeLab hosted the PLAN (Preparing for Longevity Advisory Network) forum in Cambridge, USA, inviting experts and leaders […]
What does it mean to design an ergonomy-proof kitchen? Doimo Cucine explains
March 8, 2023 12:06 pmDoimo Cucine is an Italian brand producing kitchens. Their catalog is characterized by an infinite offer of color and material […]
A self-reflection on research ethics and design process
February 23, 2023 8:01 amWith these external changes in emerging technologies and socioeconomic shifts, finding adaptable and scalable solutions has become increasingly important. And […]
Insights on disability help designers design for all
December 15, 2022 3:13 pmEvery industrial designer should experience a disability of some sort. It sounds like a harsh way to learn. Yet if […]
Space10’s Mexico pop-up invites designers to solve the issues of our time
January 16, 2022 12:00 amOver two weeks in Mexico City, SPACE10 will create a platform to gather diverse perspectives with talks, interactive experiences, and […]
BASE presents “We Will Design” at Design Week 2021
September 8, 2021 12:00 amFrom 5 to 12 September 2021 BASE presents “We Will Design at Milan Design Week. BASE presents “We Will Design”: […]
Viadurini’s e-commerce platform takes the best of Italian design all over the world
June 11, 2021 12:00 amWith a customer service that speaks 10 different languages, Viadurini has truly streamlined an international e-commerce platform exporting italian style […]
“WAKE THE F*CK UP!” and start designing for all – Interview with Max Masure (They/Them)
May 17, 2021 12:00 amWe talk to Max Masure, ‘a white, mostly non-disabled, transgender non-binary queer person’. This is how Masure defines themselves, and […]
Inclusive Design – The benefit of designing for all
May 13, 2021 12:00 amDesigning a product that’s of use to somebody is a designer’s purpose, whereas designing a product that’s of use to […]
From Inspiration to Innovation: creative director Andreas Karlsson walks us along ADDI’s process to deliver playful designs
May 3, 2021 12:00 amIf ADDI has to visualize their creative process, it will be a circle made of four sectors: Inspiration, Interaction, Ideation […]
Three-dimensional thinking as a unique key in the design practice
April 1, 2021 12:00 amKorean studio SWNA was established by Sukwoo Lee to metaphorically solve the class conflict between 2D and 3D thinking. How […]
Simon Dogger turns a vulnerability into a design opportunity
February 27, 2021 12:00 amOn a mission to inspire social change, Simon Dogger is challenging the level of social inclusion and the cause of […]
We spoke to Jon Friedman, Corporate Vice President of Design & Research at Microsoft
February 23, 2021 12:00 am“Design is a connective tissue driven by customer needs” – Chief designer of Microsoft Office products, Jon Friedman is the […]
Design at the service of the product – Federica Biasi
January 13, 2021 12:00 amFinishing her studies at the European Institute of Design in Milan, Federica Biasi moved to Amsterdam where she was inspired […]
DesignWanted x Dutch Design Week – Tech for Health, towards a health-conscious society
October 23, 2020 12:00 amDesignWanted teamed up with Dutch Design Week and curated an exclusive virtual tour exploring projects that focus on creating a […]