Spoke 1 of RAISE at the National PNRR x Italian Design Seminar
On February 13-14, 2025, the Spoke 1 of RAISE participated in the National PNRR x Italian Design Seminar in Milan, organized by the Department of Design at the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with the Italian Society of Design (SID).
The event provided a significant opportunity to discuss the impact of research in design, with particular attention to projects funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
Within the seminar, the Spoke 1 of RAISE played a key role, thanks to the active participation of researchers from the University of Genoa. Professor Silvia Pericu moderated Session 2 – Design for Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life, alongside Professor Margherita Pillan from the Politecnico di Milano.
Additionally, researchers Niccolò Casiddu and Silvia Pericu from the University of Genoa presented the results achieved within Work Package 5 (WP5) – From Inclusive Technologies to Inclusive Smart Cities, with a specific focus on the following activities:
– Task 5.3: PA-citizens interaction and citizens’ engagement, aimed at developing strategies to enhance interaction between public administration and citizens, improving community involvement in urban decision-making processes.
– Task 5.4: Identification of design-driven solutions for urban regeneration strategies, which focuses on identifying innovative design solutions for urban regeneration.
The activities of WP5 fit into a broader policy-making framework, with particular attention to inclusion and sustainable growth in urban areas. The goal is to promote the adoption of innovative solutions supported by Artificial Intelligence in urban management while considering both the opportunities and the potential risks and consequences of their implementation. In the initial months of work, a study was conducted on the approaches and methodologies adopted in other urban contexts, with the aim of initiating an innovative process for digital transition and social inclusion in Italian cities.
The National PNRR x Italian Design Seminar served as a crucial platform for discussion among all design-related projects funded through the PNRR. Scientifically coordinated by Eleonora Lupo and Matteo Ingaramo (Politecnico di Milano / SID), the initiative featured the presentation of over 75 projects across 3 National Centers, 5 Extended Partnerships, 9 Innovation Ecosystems, and other funding measures, involving 27 universities across Italy.
Through these contributions, design is reaffirmed as a key driver of technology transfer and the development of advanced skills in digital technologies and ecological transition, actively contributing to sustainable and inclusive urban development.
