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natural cosmetics + mindfulness podcast

YA.BE is an Italian company that produces completely natural and vegan cosmetic products it combines each product with a mindfulness podcast experience

The path within YA.BE has been of great importance for my professional growth: I learned to independently manage the complexity of different activities respecting project time and constraints.

I curated the product packaging, redesigned the website (www.yabebeauty.com), managed visual material and collaborated with suppliers and professional collaborators.

YA.BE in Rinascente

I did the set up, the visual material and I managed the relationship with suppliers and collaborators.

collaboration with Marina Rinaldi “Summer Suitcase”. Creation of packaging, magazine and bag for the occasion.

VALENTINA FOLLI STUDIO/professional experience 02 designed for

products currently on the market

I worked on the design of the Venchi chocolate bars.

After the shape design and sketching, I worked on 3D modeling until the final development of the Venchi production moulds.

Cremino bar, 110 g

products currently on the market

01 concept

shape development and sketching. Presentation of different product proposals to Venchi, according to weight and material constraints.

02 rendering and presentation

rendering and presentation of different product developments to the company until final approval.

03 3d modeling

3D development and creation of the final mold models for chocolate casting.

Raspberry and nibs egg, 350 g

75% Cuor di Cacao Egg, 350 g

workshop & competitions /

MILANO DESIGN WEEK 2018

During the workshop for Vans we developed the exhibition for 2018 Design Week

The project consisted of three experiential rooms to reproduce the emotions of reckless sports that define the target consumers of Vans.

Team: Federica Buratti, Elena Catani, Leonardo Codamo, Nicolò Falzoni, Davide Formenti, Caterina Mandas, Andrea Rigamonti, Eleneonora Rossetti, Giacomo Zambon

Onda is a bathroom radiator, covered with “the Breath” fabric that purifies the air from polluting molecules, cleans air from bacteria and also has an odorless action.

The shape of the product is designed to give the function of headrest and towel holder to the radiator.

university projects /

when? 2025-2035 where? airport waiting areas which technology? Li Fi, light fidelity

Beam is a LiFi lamp, app- controlled, that uses light and Li-Fi technology for the creation of zones of value in airport waiting areas.

Light areas with high-speed internet connection and specific light information have more value than areas where there is no light and internet.; this allows a virtual separation of space.

LI FI LAMP

The user registers to the Li-Fi connection through MyBeam app by entering the plane ticket. When it is time to start boarding the users are alerted by areas, this reduce waiting times and improve passenger management processes. passengers are already grouped according to their seats in the plane.

The red light instead alerts people when there is a delay in the schedule. The light becomes green over the areas that have to start boarding, The areas are alerted at different times to make boarding operations more ordered and fast.

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Eliminate anxiety, reduce boarding times and provide clear and understandable informations to travellers.

dark lens spotlight

spotlight body Ø 80 x 90 mm aluminium extruded Led

holder

FLASHBACK project 06 /

Light

The installation wants to retrace the use of the theatre during its history from place of theatrical performances, to place of martyrs to quarry where extract minerals.

Team: Caterina Mandas, Gaia Pellecchia

installation of the Fourviere Theatre in Lyon, designed for the Festival of Lights.

01 actors

In the first scene the light is warm and forms several bright cones on stage. On the bleachers there are bright lanterns that simulate the audience.

02 martyrium

In the second scene over the head of the visitor there are hundred of small lights that simulate drops of blood. In the bleachers the red lanterns start moving and simulate the active participation of the public.

quarry

In the last scene the light becomes strong and clear to simulate daylight illumination

The audience can see the installation from the stage.

GIRASOLE project 07 /

Girasole is a home table designed for elderly people who want to do gardening in the winter months despite the advancing years.

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wheels under the structure

rotation system of the upper level

foldable vase holder

TEAM: Laura Casella, Caterina Mandas, Gaia Pellecchia

INTENDIAMOCI project 08 /

INTENDIAMOCI is a folding structure, light and portable, that provides an area of shade and relax after a bike trip.

TEAM: Laura Casella, Lin Dinghao, Caterina Mandas

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Photo of the prototype