Author: Carla Langella
Affiliation: University of Naples Federico II, Naples
In the international design landscape, there is a progressive growth of examples of "scientific design" aimed at interpreting advancements in research across various scientific sectors in the design of concrete artifacts such as new products, materials, scientific instruments, or machinery. The goal is to bring functional, process, and formal innovation to the design discipline. This design approach requires designers to have specific skills that allow them to engage with scientific subjects beyond their disciplinary boundaries. [...]