Published in UX Collective·PinnedCreativity has a branding problem3 simple experiments to spark creativity. — Let’s start with a very important disclaimer: When people think about creativity — especially the ones who don’t consider themselves to be creative — artists immediately come to mind. Sculptors, painters and dancers. Like Pablo Picasso and Michelangelo. People whose work altered the ways we think about beauty and…Creativity6 min read
Mar 28From Running to VR Fitness: How the Pandemic Changed the Way I Stay ActiveI’m a volleyball enthusiast who started playing this game on the beach when I moved to California in 2013. I have previously been playing indoor in Italy since I was 13. My very first post on Medium was actually about beach volleyball! Sport has always been my outlet, being active…Fitness9 min read
Published in design-ERS·May 22, 2021Beyond the Portfolio: what will get you hiredAn ADPList Group Mentoring Session — At the beginning of January 2021 I had the honor and opportunity to be added to the mentor’s list of ADPList. So far, it has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. …Design2 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 23, 2021Clubhouse App, the Unofficial GalateoDon’t be a jerk: read this if you’re new to the app and/or you really want to keep the harmony — Yes, Clubhouse is the new shiny trend we’re all enjoying and trying to understand. Yes, it’s not super inclusive as it’s iPhone only. But I won’t discuss it here. In the last few weeks I read a lot of great articles about this app (check the list at the end)…Clubhouse6 min read
Published in design-ERS·Dec 17, 2020The Future of Design is No-codeThis means understanding how code works is even more important for Designers — Once upon a time only a very small group of tech-savvy individuals — some self-described webmasters — built things on the internet. Today anyone with a computer and access to the internet can build a website using GUI-based tools have extended far beyond static sites to fully functional applications. …Design4 min read
Published in design-ERS·Nov 23, 2020Earbuds That Fit Your Unique Ear Shape with Michael RoyWhat if your earphones could adapt to your ear to provide the best sound experience ever? — Artist like the #Eagles, #BenHarper and #LadyGaga use special earbuds by Ultimate Ears that are customized to their ears. Today you can get the same experience with the UE Fits, whose tips mold to the unique contours of your ears. …Design3 min read
Nov 11, 2020Are you Smart-working or Dumb-working?Working from home can bring great advantages, if done right — It’s now clear that business as usual will be different in the world of work. It’s hard to overestimate the disruption to work that has taken place over the past several months. The pandemic has forced employers to move an unprecedented share of employees — some 40% — to remote…Covid 195 min read
Published in design-ERS·Oct 25, 2020Beating Cancer with Giovanni Di NapoliDesigning for Healthcare means saving lives, discover more about a revolutionary concept by Medtronic & Amazon This episode has been truly phenomenal. Giovanni is a senior executive who embodies all the design principles we’ve been talking about. At Medtronic, they launched a great project based on the PillCam, a…Life Stories3 min read
Published in design-ERS·Oct 12, 2020From Concept to AR Effect in 48 hoursThe strategic and creative journey behind BOOM-erang, our new story format — Every organization, business or team should constantly transform, or at least make sure that evolution is one of the key topics to keep in mind, especially if they operate in the digital realm. …Design4 min read
Published in design-ERS·Sep 20, 2020Luxury Product Design with Vittorio PieroniA shiny trip into the wonderland of creating yacht and motorhomes — We promised the most unconventional design-ERS, and we’re doing our best to deliver. Raise your hand if you’ve ever designer a yacht or a motorhome like the ones below. No? Well, this is opportunity to learn something more about it, and apply it to your creative environment.Design3 min read