About

Andrea Ponti is an Italian designer specializing in everyday life-enhancing electronics, who has developed hundreds of products currently on the market. Born in Cagliari, Italy, in 1985, he has lived in Japan since 2006. Fascinated by the artful simplicity yet sophisticated rationality of Japanese design, he left his home country to carry out innovative stylistic research in Japan, after graduating in industrial design from the Politecnico in Milan, Italy.

A researcher and freelance designer at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, he has been on numerous internship programs with leading transportation and consumer electronics companies. For several years, he has worked in renowned design firms in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, learning directly from contemporary Japanese design leaders. Andrea has also organized many exhibits and events for the Salone del Mobile Milan, a leading international furniture and design show in Italy.

Currently Art Director and Chief Designer with Pineway Asia Ltd and Innopocket, he collaborates with several Italian and international design companies and fashion houses. His creations are published in the major trade media.

• Industrial Design
• Product Design
• Art Direction

Experience:

6 years

Education:

2008-2009: Kyushu University (Fukuoka, Japan): Industrial Design Researcher
2006-2008: Politecnico di Milano / Master Degree in Industrial Design
2003-2003: Politecnico di Milano / Bachelor Degree in Industrial Design

Awards:

2012: LG Mobile Design Competition / Winner / Grand Prize
2011: Comieco Design for Expo 2013 / Finalist
2011: Fujitsu Design Award / Finalist
2010: Toyota Kyushu Card Design Award / Finalist
2010: Dyson Design Award / Finalist

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