After a collaboration with Cappellini research and development department she founded in 2004 her own design studio. She develops products design, interior design, exhibition and communication projects. Provides advice to companies as an art director and product designer: Cappellini, Bosa Ceramiche, Duepuntosette, Tucano, Red Bull, Max & Co, Nobody & Co, Bolia, Ex.t, Fiera Milano. She also works like a set designer for TV shows for important productions (Endemol Italia, Zodiak active Srl, Colorado film, Quadrio Srl).

Recent experiences also encompass the area of ​​teaching: she held lessons on the issue of design culture - Faculty of Literature and Philosophy – Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Master in management and communication in fashion, Sora (FR); tutor workshop 'Lewineoil' promoted by Innova, Chamber of Commerce (FR) and sponsored by ADI, Slowfood; professor: workshops (with company partner: Poliform, Porro) in product design area - Design school - Bachelor of Science Degree - Product design - Polytechnic of Milan ay 2011-2012, ay 2012-2013; academic year 2014-2015; professor Metadesign studio: Methods and process for design (application of); Methods and process for design (meta-design) - Bachelor of Science Degree - Product design - Polytechnic of Milan, academic year 2014-2015.

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