design+strategies

Mattia Italia

PhD in Design with a Product Design for Innovation background. His work revolves around strategic design, transition design and sustainability. In particular, his research focuses on the study of processes, methods and tools to support companies during sustainable transition through design. At the same time, he is working on projects that aim to support companies and organisations in assimilating and applying sustainability principles and values. He currently collaborates with the Design+Strategies Research Lab, where he works as a designer and researcher involved in European and National research projects. His teaching activities are based on his research, supporting students in the design of sustainable products and services, collaborating both in the School of Design, School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, and the GSOM and POLI.Design Consortium.

Mattia's projects

The project focuses on the systemic transition of the furniture industry towards a circular economy through the implementation of innovative business models, material design strategies, and the Digital Product Passport.

Strategic Design activity to define the characteristics of the new Sobha’s design centre and to understand its feasibility.

Define the characteristics and parameters of an e-learning course for workers in the furniture sector in Italy

Application of a human-centred approach to develop creative skills for the use of new digital technologies.

Create Indian design professionals with a holistic and multi-disciplinary vision through modern education.