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Emanuela Corti is a multidisciplinary designer, researcher and educator. Her professional trajectory has been shaped by a diverse array of experiences between Italy, China, and the United Arab Emirates, where she lived for over a decade. Emanuela's research interests lie at the intersection of product design and fashion, strongly emphasizing inclusive and socially conscious design practices. Her approach is grounded in user-centered methodologies, viewing design as a problem-solving process with the potential to enhance lives through innovation. Her work has garnered international recognition, receiving awards and funding for her innovative contributions to the field.
Research interests
Wearables, smart fabrics, textile innovation, Social design, inclusivity, design for all, Cross-cultural design, prototyping technologies, design soft power
Experience
Adjunct Faculty at Skema Business School, Suzhou, 2023
Senior Lecturer, Interior Design Department, Ajman University, UAE - 2010 to 2022
Associate Editor for the Middle East of Compasses Architecture Design, 2021-2022
Co-Founder - Witsense srl, Sensible Innovation Monza, Italy - 2017-2023
Founding Member - Caravan Design Collective, Dubai, UAE - 2012 to date
Strategic Designer at Logotel, Italy, 2006-2008
Designer at Eka Ro Architecture Design Studio, Beijing, China, 2006
Awards and honours
2021. Fashion Digital Made Contest, Pow-Wow Fashion Tech Week, Wearable Technologies, winner.
2021. Innovation Award at SexTech Summit, WearIt Berlin, winner.
2021. STARTS Prize 21, nomination.
2020. Make To Care, Sanofi Italia, Maker Faire Rome, Special Mention with Lovewear.
2019. Tech for Good Challenge Winner. Event organized by In5 at Gitex Dubai.
2017. Maker of Merit winner, at Maker Faire Rome.
2017. AXAPPP Health Care You, London, UK, Future Award Winner
2017. Make to Care by Sanofi, finalist.
2016. Wearable Technology Winner at Venice Design Week
2015. Lexus Design Award, Milan, Italy, Grant winner and Grand Prix Winner
2013. Kudos Dream Design Competition, Dubai, UAE, Winner
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor Degree in Industrial Design Furniture, Milan’s Polytechnic, Italy, 2003
Master Degree in Furniture & Textile Design, Milan’s Polytechnic, Italy, 2005
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Development of Haptics in Intimacy: Textile Based Soft Robotics for Tactile Sensations.
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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2024 Interdisciplinary Design Workshop in Qingdao: Masterplan Exhibition and Reviews
Corti, E., Wang, Y., Cho, H. R., Zhang, C., Baek, M. J., Verdini, G. & Benedetti, J., 16 Jul 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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DESIGN DIM SUM: 2024-CIFF FURNITURE EXHIBITION @ Guangzhou China
Appleby, R., Wang, H., de Baan, J., Nguyen, K., Hay, R., Parati, I. & Corti, E., 18 Mar 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Empowering the next generation of women in Interior Design in the United Arab Emirates through competitive education: a curriculum review.
Corti, E., Pasina, I., Eldanaf, T. & Abdullah, D., 6 Feb 2024, In: Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. ARCH-09-2023-0256.R1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fast forward 2071. The representation of the United Arab Emirates and the case study of the Museum of the Future
Corti, E. & Pasina, I., 2023, 设计软实力评论: 声誉、文化价值与设计的软实力. Lei, S. (ed.). 中国经济出版社, p. 173-179 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Lovewear: Haptic Clothing that Allows Intimate Exploration for Movement-Impaired People
Corti, E., Parati, I. & dils, C., Apr 2023, In: Leonardo. 56, 2, p. 145-152 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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2024 Interdisciplinary Design Workshop in Qingdao
Hyung Rae Cho (Chair), Yiwen Wang (Chair), Giulio Verdini (Chair), Min Joo Baek (Organiser), Cheng Zhang (Organiser), Emanuela Corti (Organiser) & Yiping Dong (Participant)
28 Jun 2024 → 6 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Salone Satellite
Emanuela Corti (Organiser) & Ivan Parati (Organiser)
16 Apr 2024 → 21 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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CISK Career Day Activity
Jose Remón (Participant), Ominda Nanayakkara (Organiser), Kimvi Nguyen (Participant), Marco Cimillo (Participant), Emanuela Corti (Participant), Yan Zhu (Participant) & Jian Chen (Participant)
16 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Textile & Innovation in Product Design
Emanuela Corti (Chair)
9 Apr 2024 → 12 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Design Dim Sum
Emanuela Corti (Participant), Ivan Parati (Participant), Hongchao Wang (Organiser) & Jacob de Baan (Participant)
18 Mar 2024 → 21 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …