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Hello design lovers! I just wanted to have a quick catch up with you... You may have noticed that something changed here: there is a brand new website design. Do you like it? The new website design…
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Hello design lovers, Every time I visit a trade fair or design event, I look forward to meeting all of the emerging designers. Here is where I find the most interesting and daring ideas. The downsid…
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Hello design lovers! I don't know about you, but I find small businesses fascinating especially the tech-oriented and family-run. I recently discovered Vela, which is both those things: an auntie &a…

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How to Refurbish a Commercial Interior for 2021: Refreshing Colours, Sustainability, and Customer Experience
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Interviewing Laura Bethan Wood at Milan Fuorisalone 2018

    martina's story

    I am just a girl obsessed with Interior Architecture. When I was a baby I used to start all my games setting up the right interior. My Barbie dolls have never been homeless! As a kid I would sneak into my dad and grandad’s office just to stare in admiration at their drawings.

    Inspired by my grandad…
    I got a Master’s Degree in Building Engineering. I soon realised though that I wanted to do something more creative in my life. Therefore, I moved to Milan, Italian design capital and got a second Master’s Degree in Interior Design at the Politecnico University. After that, I only chose to work for small and medium companies. A sleeves rolled up attitude was required in order to take more responsibilities and grow. And I’ve learned from the best.

    I gained experience…
    …working in Milan, Beijing and London. As I discovered different cultures and lifestyles I applied this international approach to my work as a result. Now, thanks to these experiences, I design projects worldwide.