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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
Teaching
IND108 Materials for Design
IND403 Design for Social Innovation
Awards and honours
2025. University of Sharjah. Research Seed Grant. Sustainable Heritage: an analysis of strategies for cultural preservation and community enhancement between the UAE and China. With Irene Pasina, University of Sharjah.
2023. XJTLU Research Development Fund RDF-23-01-120. “Development of Haptics in Intimacy: Textile Based Soft Robotics for Tactile Sensations”.
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):
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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
Research areas
- Social Innovation
- Inclusive Design
- Participatory Action Research
- Textile Design
- Transdisciplinary Design
Person Types
- Staff
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Sustainable Heritage: an analysis of strategies for cultural preservation and community enhancement between UAE and China
Corti, E. (CoI) & Pasina, I. (PI)
1/05/25 → 1/03/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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RDF: Structured Metamaterial for Lightweight Application
Parati, I. (PI) & Corti, E. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Development of Haptics in Intimacy: Textile Based Soft Robotics for Tactile Sensations.
Corti, E. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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SURF: Soft Expressive Structures for Calm and Therapeutic Human-Robot Interaction
ten Bhömer, M. (PI), Parati, I. (CoPI) & Corti, E. (CoPI)
1/07/25 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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City Scales: International Workshop: Shanghai Edition Exhibition
Remón, J. (Other), Longo, G. (Other), Llorens, A. S. (Other), Jayaweera, N. (Other), Ismael, A. (Other), Hirudini, M. (Other) & Corti, E. (Other), 31 Jul 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Design Shanghai 2025 XJTLU Design School Exhibition: Flowing Zen Garden
Schnabel, M. A. (Developer), Jiang, L. (Designer), Parati, I. (Designer), Song, Y. (Designer), Jiang, L., Parati, I., Yu, J., de Baan, J., Corti, E., Zolotova, M., Wang, H. & Wang, X. (Developer), 4 Jun 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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From Classroom to Community: Student-Led Design Solutions for Elderly Mobility
Zolotova, M., Corti, E., Moreno Leyva, L. F. & Wei, J., Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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sandpaper: modular carboard sofa
Parati, I. (Designer) & Corti, E. (Designer), Jun 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Design, Architecture, Interiors
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Tactilia: Design Shanghai 2025
Corti, E. (Designer) & Parati, I. (Designer), Jun 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
Activities
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THE INFINITE MATRIX
Albano, S. (Chair), Longo, G. (Chair), Parati, I. (Chair) & Corti, E. (Chair)
20 Sept 2025 → 21 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Design East Show at CIFF Shanghai 2025
Parati, I. (Organiser), Corti, E. (Participant), Zolotova, M. (Participant), Esteban, V. (Participant), Jiang, L. (Participant), de Baan, J. (Participant), Yu, J. (Participant), Wang, H. (Participant), Parati, I. (Participant), Yu, Y. (Participant), Wang, X. (Organiser) & Parati, I. (Participant)
9 Sept 2025 → 12 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Signing Ceremony: Memorandum of Understanding between Design School and BES Design
Essen, I. (Organiser), Corti, E. (Organiser), Dall'Asta, J. C. (Participant), Schnabel, M. A. (Participant), Wang, X. (Participant), Lo, C.-H. (Participant), Lin, L. (Participant) & Niioka, M. (Participant)
4 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Preservation, Production and Reproduction
Brillhart, A. (Organiser), Zhang, X. (Organiser), Tang, B. (Member of programme committee), Schnabel, M. A. (Participant), Han, J. (Chair), Kuang, X. (Chair), Williams, E. (Chair), Chen, G.C.-F. (Chair), Traynor, K. (Chair), Lu, X. (Chair), Bandyopadhyay, S. (Participant), Tao, Y. (Participant), Winter, T. (Participant), Baek, M. J. (Participant), Vichnevetskaia, A. (Participant), Zhu, Y. (Participant), Wu, K. (Participant), Zhang, Y. (Participant), Hu, W. (Participant), Han, Z. (Participant), Zhang, L. (Participant), Li, Y. (Participant), Corti, E. (Participant), Zhu, Y. (Participant), Azadian Qomi, M. (Participant) & Cui, N. (Participant)
29 Aug 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion in Chinese Museums The Case of Suzhou Silk Museum
Corti, E. (Speaker) & Esteban, V. (Speaker)
29 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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