Tolino Umberto
Associate Professor
Tolino Umberto
Associate Professor
Designer and researcher in the field of Communication and Digital Design, he is an associate professor at the Politecnico di Milano.
His works have been included in six ADI Design Index and selected for two renowned exhibitions: "The New Italian Design” at the Triennale di Milano and the "Farnesina Design Collection". He has received an ADI Compasso d'Oro honorable mention and a Red Dot Design Award.
With over twenty years of teaching experience at the School of Design, Politecnico di Milano, he has lectured on digital communication and led advanced interaction design studios. Additionally, he teaches Brand and Digital Design in postgraduate programs at POLI.design.
His research focuses on the relationship between digital dimensions and communication systems as drivers for social and technological innovation. The fields of application range from digital innovation and visual identity to strategies for social media applicable to the public sector. He has participated in various research projects at both national and international levels. He has numerous publications through which he actively contributes to the academic discourse.
He has extensive experience in Technology Transfer and the connection between universities and companies, working with international brands and major public institutions.
Before being designated Vice Rector for Communication and Cultural Events at the Politecnico di Milano, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Politecnico di Milano.
Research projects
MUSA Spoke 5 - Sustainable Design-Driven Retail and Service Model
Project detailsDesign in gioco
Project detailsLa dimensione di genere nel Design
Project detailsW RE.MEDIA TOOLKIT. Strumenti e artefatti comunicativi nei luoghi della formazione
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