The talk is inspired by a recent book, edited by Marina Parente and Carla Sedini, entitled “Design for the Territories: approaches, methods, experiences“, which gives an overview of the approach of design and culture for the enhancement of the territory, as well as the activities of the homonymous research network of the Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano (http://www.d4t.polimi.it). Pairs of experts from different disciplines will discuss three crucial issues in the relationship between design and territory: theory and practice, tangible and intangible, collaboration and competition.

Speakers/Organisation

Introduction/moderation:
Marina Parente, Politecnico di Milano (architect, coordinator of D4T)

For theory and practice:
Raimonda Riccini, IUAV Università di Venezia (expert in history and design theories)
Giovanna Fossa, Politecnico di Milano (urban planner)

For tangible and intangible:
Federica Olivares, Università Cattolica di Milano (cultural entrepreneur)
Umberto Tolino, Politecnico di Milano (visual designer, awaiting confirmation)

For collaboration and competition:
Francesco Samorè, Bassetti Foundation (historian of economics)
Carla Sedini, Politecnico di Milano (sociologist)

In collaboration with the joint Master’s degree course between Politecnico di Milano and Università Cattolica “Designing Culture: art, design, cultural enterprises”.

No registration online is required for this event. Free entry.
We recommend you to arrive in advance to be sure of a place in the room!