Profile

Ciao, I’m Enrico — a Design Director, Designer, and Lecturer with over ten years of experience.
Originally from Crema, a small town in northern Italy, I’m now based in Zurich, Switzerland.

I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of design and technology. Over the years, I’ve explored Arduino and the basics of coding to prototype ideas and bring concepts to life. It wasn’t to become a developer, but instead to build functional proofs of concept to test and refine design solutions.

My work blends the hands-on mindset of maker culture with the strategic thinking of service design. I focus on creating thoughtful, user-centered experiences — balancing craft, systems thinking, and a deep curiosity for how things work.

Professional Experience

Design Director
2022 - 25

I guided teams through complex design challenges across diverse industries – Telecommunication, Pharma, Travelling, Edu-tech, Consumer Tech, Public Institutions – fostering a culture of continuous improvement and design thinking.
My role involved partnering with clients throughout their journey, from strategic service definition to detailed product design and delivery. I particularly valued mentoring junior designers, helping them develop both craft skills and strategic thinking while building their confidence in client-facing situations.

Lead Designer
2020 - 22

I maintained direct client relationships while orchestrating project delivery and team coordination. I proactively identified potential challenges and structured work to ensure valuable outcomes for clients.
My approach balanced hands-on design execution with strategic oversight, always keeping the team engaged and aligned with project goals. A significant part of my role involved mentoring junior designers, sharing knowledge about design processes, client communication, and helping them grow their problem-solving capabilities in real project contexts.

Service & UX Designer
2018 - 20

My work involved facilitating workshops, developing user stories, and crafting impactful experiences through wireframes, user flows, and prototypes. In each project, my goal was to understand how systems work and how design can create thoughtful, user-centered solutions balancing functional requirements and meaningful experiences.

Digital Experience Consultant
2018 - 20

I was responsible for the definition of user requirements and the development of digital channels, events, and research projects.

Product Designer
2016 - 18

I designed and developed the Master's website, creating custom WordPress plugins that enabled student profile creation and provided the Master Board with tools for grade publishing and library management. Additionally, I developed the program's complete brand identity, including logos, guidelines, and communication assets. I also contributed to the social communication strategy, which successfully doubled the follower base over two years.

Academic Experience

Lecturer
Since 2022
Lecturer
Since 2016
Workshop Lead
Since 2025
Lecturer
Since 2022
Research Fellow
2017 - 18

I conducted research about the definition and the economical value of the Service Design discipline in Italy. Additionally, I’ve been an assistant professor guiding the students of the Product Service System Design course through their final synthesis class.

Awards

Service Design
2022
Service Design and Retail
2022
Communication
2019

Education

Master in Service Design
2015
M.Sc. Product Service System Design
2012 - 14
B.Sc Industrial design
2009 - 12