Paolo Cardini

Paolo Cardini is currently Full Professor at RISD-Rhode Island School of Design and former Director of the graduate program in Industrial Design. His previous appointment was within the interdisciplinary design graduate program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. His work ranges from critical and speculative practices to design innovation and strategic planning. He studied Industrial design at Politecnico di Milano and Glasgow School of Art and he has been department chair for the bachelor and master courses in Industrial Design at Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin. He designs and consults for various international firms and he is lecturing in conferences and design schools worldwide contributing actively to the field with papers and publications.

SKILLS / MYBEST
20 years’ experience in product & visual design practice
17 years in higher education
Solid business and academic management skills
Strong conceptual and formal design abilities in product, graphic & strategic design
Experienced in foresight, scenario development and innovation driven research
Extensive experience in global engagement and partnerships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to facilitate and present new ideas
Positive thinker
Expert traveler
Skilled chef