Benedetta Rotondo
PhD student in Design
Politecnico di Milano
*"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Value determines the future" - Robert L. Peters *
Design for sustainability
It addresses the environmental, social, and economic impacts of products and systems throughout their life cycles.
Circular economy
Nowadays, moving from the linear economy to a more sustainable sustainable system of production and consumption is crucial.
New product development
Rethink the NPD design process of home appliances to guide the companies to circular products development and sustainable innovation.
About me
My research activities in brief
Hi! I’m Benedetta Rotondo, a PhD student in design at Politecnico di Milano. Currently, I’m focusing my research on “New product development design for circular innovation in the home appliance industry” in collaboration with De’Longhi Appliances S.r.l.
Bio & resume
My academic career
I graduated at Politecnico di Milano with the Master’s degree in Design & Engineering. During my university career I learnt to do not stop in front of the difficulties, trying to face the problems with positivity.
I consider myself very determinated and dynamic, always looking for new experiences that can enrich my personal and educational growth.
Research
Principal research interests
During my educational and professional career I have always focused on research in the field of sustainability, circular economy and eco-design.
I strongly believe that these are very relevant topics in our contemporary world to address environment challenges and promote future innovation.
Looking ahead, my aspirations are to further explore these areas, continuously expanding my skills and knowledge, and to inspire positive change in various sectors.
Teaching
Courses and teaching activities
In the past few years, I have been a Teaching Assistant for several courses and workshops at the School of Design of Politecnico di Milano.
Network
Meet the people with whom I collaborate the most.
Partnership
Institutions and companies I have worked with
Institutions and companies I have worked with.
