Design & Communication Consultancy, Curatorship
About me
Since 2017, I have been working as a designer, curator and communication consultant based in Milan, collaborating with brands, studios and cultural institutions in Italy and internationally. My practice brings together research, writing, concept development and communication strategy - with a particular focus on contemporary design, architecture and biomaterials.
I approach design as a multidisciplinary process: a tool to build clear narratives, develop coherent identities and connect culture, production and communication. Every project starts with a question, not a solution.
I teach at institutions including NABA, Politecnico di Milano, Istituto Marangoni and Domus Academy. I write for Interni, DesignWanted, Atmosfera Magazine and Salone del Mobile. I have curated exhibitions including Fatto Bene (2023), Design Periferico (MDW 2024) and The Collector’s Room (MDW 2026).
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experience
Teo Sandigliano (Italy, 1992)
- BA in Interior Design from Politecnico di Milano, 2014
- MIARD (Master in Interior Architecture + Research + Design) from PZI, WdKA, Hogeschool Rotterdam, NL, 2017.
Freelance Designer & Curator (since 2017). I work with brands, studios, and cultural institutions developing design, editorial content, and strategic communication projects. I collaborate on storytelling, research, and concept development across cultural and commercial contexts.
my values
Human-centered communication built around people, attention, and respect for time.
Long-term thinking over noise.
Precision and narrative clarity as constant priorities.
Curiosity as method.
my network
For each project I build a tailored team, collaborating with photographers, graphic designers, web developers and sector specialists selected for both competence and shared sensibility - always maintaining a coherent and recognisable direction.
services
Consultancy
Strategic consulting for brands, studios, and cultural institutions, combining communication, research, and design to shape meaningful narratives and identities.
Strategies
Design of communication and content strategies across digital, editorial, and cultural contexts, aligned with each client’s vision and positioning.
Curatorship
Development and coordination of exhibitions, cultural projects, and editorial initiatives with a critical and multidisciplinary approach.
Press Support
Press office activities including media relations, press releases, press kits, and communication support for events and projects.
Editorial contents
Creation of essays, articles, press materials, and storytelling content tailored to publications, brands, and cultural platforms.
Creative direction
Creative supervision of visual and narrative identities through cohesive concepts, research-driven storytelling, and cross-media communication.
selected texts
2013/2024_2700+ articles, WeVux
2016/2017_Living, Corriere della Sera
2017_Master Thesis Research, MAN-MADE Lines
2020_Nèo Design Italiano research texts
2020_Discorso sulle Erbe, WPAC, Circolo Del Design,
2021_Remembering a Brave New World,The WE Magazine
2021_Studio Lamp, Isato Prugger, Presskit Introduction
2021/2023_Salone del Mobile.Milano
press
2014_DISplace_Milano, nel borgo di Chiaravalle, by D. Solito
2015_DISplace_UNEVEN GROWTH MoMA, by A. De Rosa
2016_WIND-it!_Trendease Int, Newsletter #552, J. Castoldi
2017_Oil Massive Society, KooZA/rch
2020_Mostra Nèo, AD Italia by E. Mencarelli
2020_ToolsForAfter, ADI Design Blog
2020_ToolsForAfter, AD Italia by E. Mencarelli
2020_ToolsForAfter, CieloTerra Design by P. Casicci
2020_Nèo Design Italiano, ElleDecor It
2020_Urban Factory, DomusWeb, G. Ricci and A. Scarano
2020_Interview for ToolsForAfter, ElleDecor It by R. Fiandaca
2021_Guida Introduttiva agli orti, Domus by G. Lamperti
2021_Luca Ballarini Interview, Domus by R. Totaro
2023_Materials Design Map, IFDM by Laura Barsottini
2023_Materials Design Map, ElleDecor it by Isabella Prisco
2023_Materials Design Map, Materia Rinnovabile,A. Totaro
2023_Materials Design Map, Artribune by Giulia Marani
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, IFDM by L. Barsottini
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Fuorisalone by Redazione
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Interni by M. De Pas
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Domus by Redazione
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Collater.al by G. Massari
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Archipanic by Redazione
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, The Way Magazine
2023_Fatto Bene exhibition, Platform Optic
2024_Design Periferico exhibition, Platform Optic
2026_The Collector's Room, Compasses
clients
Superstudio Events Italy
Municipality of Syracuse
WHO Design Studio
Jomo Tariku
FederlegnoArredo
Salone del Mobile
Makio Hasuike & Co
RADICI Carpet
Domus Web
Studio Folder
Suedwolle Group Italia
DOS Design Open Spaces
CNA Carolina Nisivoccia Architetto
My writing has been featured in:
Living - Corriere della Sera
INTERNI
DesignWanted
Atmosfera magazine
Salone del Mobile
WE magazine
CAMP Design Gallery
Circolo del Design
ABOUT Open Call Catalog #7
IFDM
lectures
2023, NABA, Communication Design + Sustainability
2023, Istituto Marangoni, Comm. Design + Sustainability
2023, NABA, Materials Design Map
2023, Politecnico di Milano, Comm. Design + Sustainability
2024, Terrasza, Fuorisalone, Sustainable outdoor materials
2024, Politecnico di Milano, Materials Design Map
2024, UGI German University in Cairo, Materials Design Map
2024, SPD Milano, Communication Design + Sustainability
2025, UniGe DAD,Biomaterials at MDW 2025, tour
2025, Poli.Design, Materials Design Map
2025, NABA, EcoDesign + Communication course
2026, Domus Academy, EcoDesign + Communication
2026, Poli.Design, Biomaterials at MDW 2026, tour