The selected designers from the last selection event at Naples
After the last, intense selection event in Naples, the Challenge step of Open Design Italia is over. We would like to thank each and every member of the Committee of Experts who listened with curiosity to all the presentations, commented on the products and engaged in lively discussions with designers to inspire them. Thank you to the participants -from all over Italy and connected from abroad- who were brave and challenged themselves. Each of them will be remembered in “Open Design Italia’s Diary”, available on our website. We look forward to meeting again the ones who passed the selection at Open Design Italia On Stage in Vicenza, where they will compete for the prizes awarded by the International Jury!
Here is the list of designers who passed the selection in Naples:
Francesca Arcieri
Giovanni Avallone
Annarita Aversa
Paolo Bandiello
Laura Calligari
Giusy Carozza
Assia Carpano
Sergio Catalano
Sara Cocozza
Salvatore Fonzo
Desanka Ilic
Daniele Melelli
Paola Palmieri
Maria Grazia Paternoster
Romina Quaglieri
Wilson Quispe
Lorenzo Radaelli
Roberto Rota
Marco Russo
Rosanna Salvato
Giuseppe Sardone
Alessandra Savio
SELECTION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:
_Originality and innovation
_Technical functionality and aesthetic quality
_Use of technology and sustainability of the production chain
_Connection with the designer’s territory and synergy with local production companies
_Ability to communicate and present the products
_Marketability of the product