Product, Industrial & Eco Design with over 25 years of experience
I practice the profession of freelance industrial & product designer since 1990 in Milan, London, Los Angeles. My main intrest is in ECO DESIGN.
In 2001 I opened in Rome a studio-workshop where I design, build prototypes and show my work.. My operating philosophy leads me to use natural materials and recycling with an extreme attention to aesthetics, ease of use, and respect for the planet's resources. I also work for theatre and film, designing sets and props. Graduated with honors at I.S.I.A. of Roma-Industrial & Product Design in 1990, with a final thesis in collaboration with Olivetti. I studied under Gilberto Corretti (Archizoom Associati), Andries Van Onck, Enrico Prampolini, Pasqui & Pasini. After many year as Freelance Design Consultant, In 2014 I returned to I.S.I.A. of Rome and graduated in a 2nd level Master in "Design of Systems". with a project that can be seen here, Progetto R.E.M.O. At the same time I start collaborating as assistant of Professor Giordano Bruno in his course of Mathematics for Design. I had taught design and digital manufacturing in Fab Lab at Fondazione Mondo Digitale in Rome, and I was Professor & Coordinator for ERASMUS+ projects at I.S.I.A. di Roma in the year 2016-2017. I am currently professor of Modelmaking for Design at Accademia Belle Arti di Roma. I also collaborate with the Los Angeles-based studio "NO EGO DESIGN" on Product Design projects. I am co-founder of the ZERO WASTE ROMA group, and I collaborate with Centro Di Ricerca Rifiuti Zero di Capannori (zero waste research center) (Lucca) where I studied with Rossano Ercolini, winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2013 I offer design advice for projects related to Ecodesign, creation of new products, and educational lessons dedicated to ecological issues focused on the designer role. |
Product, Industrial & Ecodesign con oltre 25 anni di esperienza
Esercito la professione di free-lance industrial & product designer dal 1990 a Milano, Londra, Los Angeles. Il mio interesse principale è l' ECO DESIGN. Lavoro anche per il teatro, il cinema e la televisione, Scrittore e regista, progetto e realizzo scenografie ed oggetti di scena. Nel 2001 ho aperto uno studio-laboratorio, dove progetto, costruisco prototipi ed espongo il mio lavoro. La mia filosofia operativa mi porta a privilegiare i materiali naturali e/ di riciclo, con una attenzione estrema all’ estetica, alla praticità d’uso e al rispetto delle risorse del pianeta. Laureato con il massimo dei voti all' I.S.I.A. di Roma in - Industrial e Product Design- nel 1990 con una tesi in collaborazione con OLIVETTI. Allievo di Gilberto Corretti (Archizoom Associati), Andries Van Onck, Enrico Prampolini, Pasqui & Pasini. Dopo molti anni di carriera come Designer Freelance e autoproduttore, nel 2014 sono tornato all' I.S.I.A. di Roma, ed ho conseguito la laurea di 2° livello in "Design dei Sistemi". con un progetto che può essere visto qui : Progetto R.E.M.O. Nello stesso periodo ho collaborato come assistente del Professore Giordano Bruno nel suo corso di Matematica per il Design. Ho insegnato design e fabbricazione digitale nel Fab Lab della Fondazione Mondo Digitale a Roma, e sono stato Professore e Coordinatore Didattico per i progetti ERASMUS+ all' I.S.I.A. di Roma. Insegno Modellistica per il Design all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. Collaboro attivamente con lo studio "NO EGO DESIGN" di Los Angeles su progetti di Product Design Sono tra i fondatori del gruppo ZERO WASTE ROMA, e mi occupo di ecologia, design e riprogettazione insieme al Centro di Ricerca Rifiuti Zero di Capannori (Lu), dove ho svolto il mio tirocinio per la tesi di 2° livello con Rossano Ercolini, vincitore del Goldman Environmental Prize 2013 Offro consulenze di design per progetti in sviluppo legati all'ecodesign, al riciclo e alla creazione di nuovi prodotti, pacchetti educativi dedicati alle diverse età, per un educazione ambientale focalizzata sul ruolo del designer. |
Here are some design studio and companies I've worked with, on various projects:
Pasqui & Pasini - Educational insights - Maddocks & Co. - Tom Campbell & Associates - Zodax Inc. - Jefferson Eliot Concept Design - Uncle Milton - King Motoring Accessories - Geoffrey Miller Design Studio - Custom Wood Trim - Nova Light - Syd Mead Inc. - Saban Studios - In Light Industries - Studio Pontani- Studio Lenci - Studio Sabatini - Bioproject group - Mekane srl...
My main skills...
Responsible of product creation and development's process in cooperation with product marketing, r&d and product quality.
Definition and communication of design ideas and solutions through sketches and prototypes.
Creation of 3D models, assemblies using a 3D-CAD system and renderings to define technical and esthetic features of products
Making samples or working models by hand or using rapid prototyping equipment.
Testing, feasibility evaluation and validation during the development stage.
Identification of suitable and competitive materials and production technologies
Prepare design specifications and technical documentation for the supplier including 3D models, 2D-drawings, parts lists and costings.
Monitoring compliance with scheduled delivery deadline at various stages of product development.
Management of purchase and supply concerning the industrialization of products and mold making.
Pasqui & Pasini - Educational insights - Maddocks & Co. - Tom Campbell & Associates - Zodax Inc. - Jefferson Eliot Concept Design - Uncle Milton - King Motoring Accessories - Geoffrey Miller Design Studio - Custom Wood Trim - Nova Light - Syd Mead Inc. - Saban Studios - In Light Industries - Studio Pontani- Studio Lenci - Studio Sabatini - Bioproject group - Mekane srl...
My main skills...
Responsible of product creation and development's process in cooperation with product marketing, r&d and product quality.
Definition and communication of design ideas and solutions through sketches and prototypes.
Creation of 3D models, assemblies using a 3D-CAD system and renderings to define technical and esthetic features of products
Making samples or working models by hand or using rapid prototyping equipment.
Testing, feasibility evaluation and validation during the development stage.
Identification of suitable and competitive materials and production technologies
Prepare design specifications and technical documentation for the supplier including 3D models, 2D-drawings, parts lists and costings.
Monitoring compliance with scheduled delivery deadline at various stages of product development.
Management of purchase and supply concerning the industrialization of products and mold making.
Do not hesitate .to contact me to develop your ideas, I love new interesting projects, with a positive social impact...
Non esitate a contattarmi per sviluppare le vostre idee, amo i progetti interessanti, che abbiano un impatto sociale positivo...