Designers + Artisans + Makers
Uplifting communities, businesses and places
Collaboration is our tool for innovation
Research
We conduct collaborative research and engage with creative communities in the field of craftsmanship and cultural and creative manufacturing.
Co-Design & Co-Make
We create co-design and co-making opportunities between designers, artisans and digital makers.
Co-Exhibit
We co-exhibit our work during Milan Design Week and other selected events.
Crafts & Cultural, Creative Manufacturing
Team
Antonia Teatino
Dr. Antonia Teatino is co-founder at Co-Creando. She is an expert in participatory design, eco-design for sustainability education and environmental communication.
Fatina Saikaly
Dr. Fatina Saikaly is co-founder at Co-Creando. She is an expert in research and innovation in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries. She advocates new sustainable models of production and the revival of Crafts. Linkedin
Lia Krucken
Dr. Lia Krucken is Global Advisor Brazil @ Co-Creando. She is an expert in design and social change, participatory processes and sustainable innovation.
Marina Terenzi
Dr. Marina Terenzi is co-founder at Co-Creando. She holds a PhD in Industrial Design and Multimedia Communication. She is an expert in Art History, Interactive Art, Semiotics and Product Design.
Mario De Liguori
Dr. Mario De Liguori is co-founder at Co-Creando. He holds a PhD in Design and is a 360-degree designer with expertise in Product Design, Communication Design, Strategic Design and the design of exhibitions and museum spaces.
Simone Tasini
Mr. Simone is co-founder at Co-Creando. He is a Designer with expertise in Semiotics, Industrial Design, editorial and advertising graphics. He teaches drawing and Art in public schools
Han Han
Dr. Han Han is Global Advisor China @ Co-Creando. She is an expert in the acculturation of brands, fashion luxury and design for sustainability.
Aida Saliba
Mrs. Aida Saliba is a member of Co-Creando Network. She is interior designer, ceramic maker and painter lately focusing on digital art. A nature lover, her work focuses mainly on nature elements.
Somesh Singh
Prof. Somesh Singh is co-founder at Co-Creando and Global Advisor India. He is an expert in Indian crafts, fashion and luxury retailing, trend forecasting and brand building.
Milestones
2006
Co-Creando, a research, strategy and design firm, is started in Milan in 2006. The same year it is selected the third most innovative and creative business in Milan and Province (view the certificate). Other innovation awards followed. Read more ABOUT US.
2021-2022
In 2021, during the pandemic, Co-Creando stops being a private consultancy firm. We start experimenting co-designing and co-making processes. The first results were exhibited during Milan Design Week 2022.
2024
A new chapter begins: Co-Creando is renovated in a cultural and research association registered in Milan. Our Work focuses on crafts, historical and cultural manufacturing and the Made in Italy.
2026
April 2026, the launch of:
MILANO (Design x Craft) BIENNALE
2027
First Edition:
MILANO (Design X Craft) BIENNALE
Contacts
Address: Co-Creando
Via Nicastro, 5
20137 Milan (MI)
Italy
Email: info@cocreando.it
Phone: +39 02 39520906
Mobile: +39 327 4933334