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Milano The School of Design

The School of Design

Milan is synonymous with design, and no wonder. It unites a rich history with a continued vital role in the global design landscape that is always respectful of the past but has an eye towards the future. This unique approach to research and experimentation is also reflected in the Milano Design School, where participants will be challenged with projects from artisanal furniture to high-end inspirational design for interiors, products, and visual graphics. All courses at Istituto Marangoni Milano Design School are underpinned by a contemporary aesthetic approach, and a heavy dose of fashion cross-pollination, thanks to the luxury and fashion found around every corner. This design culture is closely linked with the city’s design district and the community of creative designers who are drawn to study, work and live in this fertile environment, leading to an exclusive mix of cutting-edge design paired with new technologies, and an eye for commerce that successfully combines theory with practice.

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Discover a world of creative possibilities at Istituto Marangoni Milano, where a fusion of creativity and expertise awaits in the fields of Interior design, Product Design and Visual Design.

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Excellence in Mentorship: the value of top design professionals for our students

For the academic year 2025–2026, Istituto Marangoni Milano Design reconfirms the strategic importance of the Mentorship programme, an initiative that brings some of the most renowned professionals in the industry directly into the classroom.

Mentorship offers a unique opportunity for students: to engage in direct dialogue with professionals who live and shape the design world every day, receive hands-on feedback on real projects, and experience authentic work dynamics. This direct connection adds enormous value to the educational path, bringing it closer to the reality of the job market and preparing tomorrow’s talents with a practical and informed approach.

Here are the mentors confirmed for the academic year 2025–2026:

  • Elena Salmistraro – Undergraduate Courses in Visual Design / Interior Design / Product Design
    Product designer and artist, Elena Salmistraro is known for her distinctive and expressive visual language, merging illustration, design, and art. She has collaborated with brands such as Alessi, Cappellini, and Timberland, bringing emotional and narrative depth into the design world.
  • Lorenzo Cappannari / AnotheReality –Undergraduate Course in Design Innovation for Emerging Technologies
    CEO and co-founder of AnotheReality, Lorenzo Cappannari is a leading expert in the metaverse, gaming, and extended reality. After working with Accenture, Vodafone, and Boston Consulting Group, he now leads one of Italy’s top studios focused on immersive and interactive digital design.
  • Piero Lissoni – Master in Product & Furniture Design                                                                                             
  • Renowned globally as a multidisciplinary architect and designer, Piero Lissoni is known for his essential and rigorous style. As the head of Lissoni & Partners, he has designed for major international brands including B&B Italia, Cassina, and Flos, as well as luxury hospitality projects worldwide.
  • Odoardo Fioravanti – Master in Human-Robot Interaction
    Award-winning industrial designer and Compasso d’Oro recipient, 
    Odoardo Fioravanti brings a humanistic and poetic approach to product design. His work reflects a deep interest in behaviours, creating functional and socially relevant solutions.
  • Luca Fuso – Master in Design Management for Strategic Innovation
    CEO of Cassina and, since 2023, also CEO of Zanotta, Luca Fuso boasts an international career with senior roles at Ferrari, Diesel, B&B Italia, and Safilo. His approach combines strategic vision, brand leadership, and a deep understanding of contemporary Italian design.
  • Carlo ColomboMaster in Interior Contract Design
    Recognised as one of the most important Italian architects and designers, Carlo Colombo has worked with top international design brands. His work spans from furniture to architecture, characterised by formal elegance and meticulous attention to detail.
  • M&C SaatchiMaster in Digital Art Direction
    M&C Saatchi Group is the world’s largest independent communications network, headquartered in London with over 2,400 employees globally. Its creative approach, based on the principle of “Brutal Simplicity of Thought,” aims to generate bold and powerful ideas that work across all media and platforms.
  • Francesco Bernabei / Monogrid – Master in Digital Design for Immersive Experiences
    Founder and Creative Director of Monogrid, a digital studio based in Florence specialising in immersive and interactive experiences. Bernabei collaborates with leading fashion and luxury brands on projects that blend creativity and technology, from AI to the metaverse.
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Step Forward comes to life with e-Novia and Wahu

At Istituto Marangoni Milano Design, the future is built one step at a time. As part of the Master in Product Design for Human-Robot Interaction, students took on a unique challenge: to design an intelligent sneaker capable of adapting in real time to the human body and the surrounding environment.

In collaboration with e-Novia, a pioneer in applied robotics and mechatronic innovation, and with Wahu, a brand renowned for its vision of dynamic, transformable footwear, the Step Forward project was born. An advanced experimentation that turned the everyday act of walking into an enhanced, engaging, and futuristic experience.

Design that adapts to movement

Students were asked to rethink the sneaker as a living extension of the body. The brief called for the development of a shoe that could:

  • automatically adapt to different surfaces—from city streets to uneven terrains;

  • improve posture and distribute weight to reduce joint strain;

  • offer a fun and multisensory interaction with movement.

Technology is no longer an added layer, but the core of the project. With biomechanical sensors, smart materials, soft actuators, and AI-powered microprocessors, these sneakers become true wearable devices with desirable design appeal.

Innovation and education: a meaningful synergy

The project marked a profound connection between education and industry. Students’ creative skills were challenged by e-Novia’s engineering expertise and Wahu’s product vision, resulting in concepts that have the potential to become real products.

Through presentations, physical models, and advanced renderings, each team shared its design journey—from initial research to prototyping. The result was a collection of ideas that merge aesthetics and functionality, imagining use cases ranging from enhanced athletic performance to sustainable urban mobility.

Towards a more human-centered design

Step Forward is not just an academic exercise, but a tangible example of how design can respond to real needs while anticipating technological and societal trends. It’s an invitation to look beyond the object—towards the experience, the interaction between humans and machines, between body and technology.

With this project, Istituto Marangoni Milano Design reaffirms its mission: to train designers capable of shaping tomorrow, today.

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