Degree Show 2026

The design brief, titled Sensitive Spaces, explores the evolution of environments into dynamic, multisensory interfaces that merge physical and virtual realities. Part of the broader "Seamless Singularities" research, the project challenges the transition from static decoration to adaptive systems that integrate biology, technology, and human experience.

• Sofia Kunets – La Dimora: A restorative retreat designed as a "house of renewal" that uses kinetic walls and fluid zoning to create a living environment that adapts to the emotional needs and mental well-being of its visitors.
• Rebecca Sollazzo – Dimensione Intuitiva: An exploration of the "architectural unconscious," investigating space as a sensitive organism that uses subtle cues and modularity to influence the human psyche and respond to implicit sensory needs.
• Marta Moretti – The Tula Hotel: A luxury desert retreat inspired by bio-design, utilizing natural bacteria to transform sand dunes into an organic, evolving architecture that merges seamlessly with the landscape

The educational project explores the intersection of high-tech innovation and emotional well-being, focusing on how product design can foster deeper connections between individuals and their environments. Through the integration of sensory feedback, neuroscience, and sustainable materials, the research aims to transform everyday objects into interactive tools for mental health and spatial harmony.

• Camille Ferreira – Reframing Home: A design research project that investigates the emotional bond between people and their living spaces, proposing objects that facilitate "mindful dwelling" and emotional restoration.
• Alessia Crivelli – Neura: A multisensory device designed to alleviate anxiety through neuro-stimulation and tactile feedback, translating complex neurological data into a soothing physical experience.
• Paul Rauscher – ANIMA: A collection of responsive lighting objects that mimic biological rhythms, using bio-mimetic technology to create an "aura" of light that adapts to the user's presence and circadian needs.

The educational project is centered on the research theme "Smart Epiphanies’’, which explores the dematerialization of visual experiences through hybrid and pervasive devices. This approach investigates how designers can leverage multiple dimensions (2D, 3D, and 4D) to create content that conveys full meaning instantly, ensuring that rapid consumption enhances rather than diminishes the richness and impact of the communication.

• Filippo Rampone – ARIA: A prison rehabilitation protocol that utilizes a hybrid and immersive metaverse to address the psychological and educational needs of inmates through adaptive digital environments and AI guidance.
• Rosalexa Aragon – Vessel Memora: A phygital design project that reimagines family memory preservation as a sculptural, evolving heirloom, merging physical materiality with digital layers to archive intergenerational narratives.
• Stefano Rivera – Feel Shirt: An innovative wearable technology project that transforms the passive experience of watching football into an immersive one, allowing home spectators to physically feel the players' actions on the pitch through real-time data.