Department of Design - Politecnico di Milano

The book ‘Strategic (Multiform) Design. The wide spectrum of applications of Strategic Design’, edited by Gianluca Carella and Francesco Zurlo with contributions on the subject from various colleagues, is designed to be an essential knowledge base for academics and professionals interested in understanding the various benefits of Strategic Design and the different contexts in which it can play a role. The book presentation will take place on January 28, from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm, at the ADI Design Museum. More info on our website: https://lnkd.in/duSp3CiM #designpolimi #bookpresentation #strategicdesign Politecnico di Milano Design+Strategies

The seven research projects selected for the 2024 Polisocial Award have officially begun. Funded through the 5 per mille IRPEF program, this initiative supports high-impact social research at Politecnico di Milano This year’s edition, continuing the theme of “Proximity Innovation,” is closely linked to the university’s Off Campus program. The goal is to promote innovation and social responsibility in Milan by taking the university beyond its campuses and connecting directly with marginalized areas of the city. As part of this effort, the Department of Design is leading the SOSpesa+ project, which focuses on creating an innovative model for Municipal Markets. The Department is also actively involved in the projects ART-Link, IN BIBLIO with CHIARA, and PROXIMO. More info on our website: https://ow.ly/ITxg50UFTxi #PolimiSustainability

Design Details @ B2 Building, Bovisa Durando Campus Il terzo maestro exhibition by Visual elements for Design Studio led by professors Barbara Camocini, Stefano Ardemagni and Giulia Bottiani #designdetails #designpolimi #visualelements #designexhibition #bovisacampus | Politecnico di Milano

The Digital and Interaction Design (DID) Winter Showcase 2024-25 is the final exhibition of the MSc students in Digital and Interaction Design. The Showcase presents 20 projects developed during the Final Design Studios. These projects represent a careful integration of design, digital media, and technology, showcasing the students’ ability to combine creative and critical thinking with technical expertise and a deep awareness of industry and societal contexts. More info on our website: https://lnkd.in/dt8S3HgA #designpolimi #designexhibition #interactiondesign Politecnico di Milano

“SMOTIES Toolbox. Design tools for the creative transformation of public spaces in small and remote places" edited by Valentina Auricchio, Annalinda De Rosa, Davide Fassi, Vanessa Monna, Paola Russo, Birgir Jóhannsson, Josie King, Astrid Lelarge, Pall Líndal, and Frank van Hasselt, published by Birkhäuser, 2025. The book is an output of the research project “Human Cities/Smoties - Creative works with small and remote places” (2020/24), funded by the Creative Europe program. Fifteen tools, organized into six toolkits, designed to guide project leaders in transforming remote areas into more livable spaces by engaging residents and stakeholders in developing cultural and creative activities. These toolkits support creative teams of citizens, public and private institutions, and local governments in co-creating initiatives that enhance the well-being of small and remote communities. This volume was produced within the framework of the Dipartimenti di Eccellenza initiative, for which the Department was selected by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) with the project "Design for Systemic Change". Download the open-access publication here: https://lnkd.in/dW-aTxrF #designpolimi #publication #research

How is UX in Italy and where are we going? Tell us about it: from jobs to salaries, from geography to clients The national UX survey was launched to understand how the discipline and professions are changing in a deeply evolving market and context and what new trajectories the future holds. The design community is now questioning itself on several fronts: 🔹Is UX just a cover for ineffective business models? 🔹Have we really reached the peak of UX with the completion of digital transformation? 🔹 What will be the future of UX or how will it reach a new maturity? 🔹 What impact will AI have on the future of the profession? With a critical and searching spirit, this collaborative initiative will try to understand: 🔹What is the real situation in Italy? 🔹How do UX designers, service designers, product designers and other roles that deal with user experience actually work on a daily basis? 🔹What are the current challenges and opportunities? 🔹Help us build a shared reflection! Participate in the survey here: https://lnkd.in/dKRpP7_n #uxitalia2025 | Experience Design Academy | Politecnico di Milano

"Remote Places, Public Spaces. The story of creative works with ten small communities" edited by Davide Fassi, Annalinda De Rosa, ELLER Inge, and michael dumiak, published by Birkhäuser, 2024. The book brings together inspiring stories of how design can support small communities in regenerating public spaces in areas that suffer from “relational remoteness”. Filled with insights from ten European remote communities and the researchers’ final scientific reflections, it is a testament to the power of collaboration and the creative spirit in fostering vibrant public spaces through social innovation and participatory design. The book is an output of the research project “Human Cities/Smoties - Creative works with small and remote places” (2020/24), funded by the Creative Europe program. This volume was produced within the framework of the Dipartimenti di Eccellenza initiative, for which the Department was selected by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) with the project "Design for Systemic Change". Download the open-access publication here: https://lnkd.in/dsgJyVt7 #designpolimi #publication #research Politecnico di Milano

“Supercharged by AI” is a new creative intervention produced by Tactical Tech and DensityDesign Research Lab of Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). The exhibition addresses how AI is impacting the ways that media and information is produced, distributed and perceived. It is an easy-to-produce, large-scale display that can be presented in libraries, community centers, universities, festivals and museums. The project is supported by the European Media & Information Fund (EMIF). Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eA_X-b_G Visit the Department’s website for the exhibition calendar: https://lnkd.in/d_mQMvTy #designpolimi #SuperchargedbyAI

“Design Philology Essays. Issue Zero. Design at Politecnico di Milano: The Beginning of a Story” edited by Paola Bertola, Giampiero Bosoni and Agnese Rebaglio (Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano), published by FrancoAngeli. In October 1993, the first Bachelor’s Degree Program in Industrial Design in Italy was inaugurated at Politecnico di Milano. Since then, a thirty-year journey has marked the growth of this discipline across numerous universities in Italy and the recognition of design as a fundamental feature of Italian culture. This volume – Issue Zero – launches a publishing initiative that, grounded in a reflection on the historical memory and cultural roots of Politecnico di Milano’s Design System, aims to sustain the distinctive forward-looking spirit of Polytechnic design culture. Its goal is to place design at the service of today’s cultural, social, technological, and environmental challenges. The first section explores the opportunities presented by the "digital humanities" to enhance the history of design at the Politecnico di Milano, along with its traces and testimonies, realized in Design Philology and launched in 2023. The second section provides an initial collection of historical-critical reconstructions of the events that led to the establishment of a Design System at Politecnico di Milano. The volume was produced within the framework of the Dipartimenti di Eccellenza initiative, for which the Department was selected by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) with "Design for Systemic Change", a project that addresses the complex challenges of ecological and digital transitions through an integrated and experimental design approach, with the aim of developing circular and sustainable solutions. The volume is available here: https://lnkd.in/dUpP9s_t #designpolimi #publication #research #dipartimentidieccellenza #designphilology | Politecnico di Milano FrancoAngeli | Le conoscenze per innovare

Off Campus Nolo. Nolo Xmas Day December 14, 2024, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm @ Off Campus Nolo - City Market, Viale Monza 54, Milan Off Campus Nolo will host the Christmas party for "Sospesa Nolo." Join us for slices of pandoro and panettone, warm tea, and vin brulé at the Mercato Comunale on Viale Monza 54. You'll be greeted by a market featuring the creations of Lanolo, a local knitting group, and Fòla, a nearby pastry shop. All proceeds from the party will support "Sospesa Nolo", an initiative that distributes 20 shopping sprees each week to those in need within the neighborhood. More info on our website. #designpolimi #offcampus | Politecnico di Milano POLIMI DESIS Lab