Who I am...
Biography
I have always been passionate about light and lighting, and with more than 10 years of experience in the field, I am now an independent lighting designer, a member of theInternational Association of Lighting Designers (IALD).
After completing my science studies, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and then went on to specialize in Product Design at IUAV University in Venice.
After earning my master’s degree in 2008, I immediately began working in the lighting industry, delving deeper into the topic of innovation at Foscarini, a well-known manufacturer of designer lamps.
In 2009, I moved to Melbourne, Australia, where I expanded my work from product design to include architectural lighting design, focusing in particular on projects for luxury hotels, retail spaces, and prestigious residences.
In addition to working full-time at The Flaming Beacon, a well-known international lighting consulting firm, I decided to return to school to deepen my knowledge of lighting design. Within a few years, I completed both a creative lighting program and a lighting and engineering program. During this time, in addition to strengthening my technical skills, I had the opportunity to gain extensive experience on international construction sites.
Once I returned to Italy, I worked for short periods with various lighting design firms in both Milan and Berlin, before deciding to take on the role of lighting designer for a specialty retailer, where I was able to deepen my understanding of the Italian market.
Since 2020, I have been working entirely on my own as a lighting consultant for both the public and private sectors.
Curriculum
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design (2002–2005) – IUAV University, Venice. 110/110 with honors
- Master’s Degree in Product Design (2005–2008) – IUAV University, Venice. 110/110
- Creative Lighting Applications (2010) – RMIT University, Melbourne. Certificate
- Lighting and Engineering Design Program (2011–2012) – RMIT University, Melbourne. Certificate
- Student Achievement Award of Recognition (2013 – IES Lighting Course)
- Foscarini Srl (2008–2009): lighting design engineer
- The Flaming Beacon (2010–2015): lamp engineer and lighting designer
- Various collaborations with lighting design firms (2015–2016): lighting designer
- Nerolouce Surl (2015–2019): lamp design engineer and lighting designer.
- Since 2020, I have been a freelance lighting designer and the owner of Lume Design Lab
Philosophy
“Light has not just intensity, but also a vibration, which is capable of roughening a smooth material, of giving a three-dimensional quality to a flat surface.”
“La luce non ha solo un’intensità, ma anche una vibrazione, che riesce a increspare un materiale liscio, a dare tridimensionalità a una superficie piatta.”
Renzo Piano – Architetto
Lighting is often overlooked during the design phase or is only considered at the last minute, when it’s too late to create a proper design that could add real value to a space.
Sometimes we don’t feel comfortable in a space but can’t pinpoint the reason; often, it’s simply the lighting that can change this mood—and I don’t just mean artificial light, but natural light as well: both must integrate with the architecture to evoke emotion and make spaces suitable for their intended purpose.
In many projects, people fail to realize that by planning the lighting from the very beginning, they can achieve high levels of comfort and realize both energy and cost savings, avoiding unnecessary expenses due to over-lighting or the purchase of fixtures that are not entirely suitable or difficult to install (thereby increasing construction costs), not to mention that a well-lit space brings future benefits, such as improving work performance in an office or attracting more customers to a store.
My mission, therefore, is to discover and enhance the intangible value of every space.