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Feng Shui: What does it mean and how it is applied to Interior Design

Feng Shui: What does it mean and how it is applied to Interior Design

| Riccardo Del Bello | Sustainability and Well-Being
We talk a lot about wellbeing in interiors on this blog, so much that the topic of Feng Shui easily came to our minds when I and Rick were trying to decide on the next topic for a post. And though by…
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6 Top Materials for a Sustainable Interior in 2021

6 Top Materials for a Sustainable Interior in 2021

| Riccardo Del Bello | Sustainability and Well-Being
It’s that time of the year again. Spring is approaching and like last year, I look to renovate and innovate our pool of resources for interior projects. So, following up on the good success of our pr…
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Home DIY Styling – Interior Design Inspiration for Spring

Home DIY Styling – Interior Design Inspiration for Spring

| Riccardo Del Bello | Interior Design Tips
Hello Everyone! Finally, Spring is approaching. I love to go out when the air gets crisp, and nature shows all its colours again. Me and Rick love to take long walks in parks and just breathe again w…
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The Biophilic Office of the Future: Welcome, Milan 2021

The Biophilic Office of the Future: Welcome, Milan 2021

| Riccardo Del Bello | Sustainability and Well-Being
Developer Europa Risorse wants to restore the abandoned industrial area of Milan, the Rizzoli district. But in 2021 you don’t just simply redevelop; to make the most of a great vision, something more…
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Solutions for Long-Term Interior Sustainability from Denmark: Stykka

Solutions for Long-Term Interior Sustainability from Denmark: Stykka

| Riccardo Del Bello | Sustainability and Well-Being
Hi Everyone! This week I’m going back to discuss some interesting topics about sustainability. Some of these came up in our latest webinar with Forta Pro, which was a huge success. It was amazing to…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Colour Psychology

A Beginner’s Guide to Colour Psychology

| Riccardo Del Bello | Interior Design Tips
In one of the latest articles published, I started the discussion about colours and specifically about some misconceptions when it comes to warm and cool colours. So, to expand on the topic I thought…
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A Designer at Heart at Forta Pro Webinar: Wellbeing, sustainability, modularity

A Designer at Heart at Forta Pro Webinar: Wellbeing, sustainability, modularity

| Riccardo Del Bello | News & Lifestyle
This week we have an exciting announcement to make. Tomorrow, Thursday 18th, we are going to participate in the Forta Pro Webinar titled ‘Co-Living Apartments – Modular Solutions’. Forta Pro is a co…
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Colour Psychology: the Biggest misconception about cool and warm colours

Colour Psychology: the Biggest misconception about cool and warm colours

| Riccardo Del Bello | Interior Design Tips
When thinking about colours, not only for interiors but also to what they communicate to us in our daily life, there are some basic assumptions (that I’d straight call misconceptions) about their mea…
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Student Accommodations 2020-2021 what do the students think?

Student Accommodations 2020-2021 what do the students think?

| Riccardo Del Bello | Exhibitions & Design Finds
Last month I reported my experience at the Property Week Student Accommodation Conference. Especially, I discussed the main topics and the key learning points highlighted during the conference. Ther…
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Design the New Hospitality for 2021 – A Summit by Elle Decor Italy

Design the New Hospitality for 2021 – A Summit by Elle Decor Italy

| Riccardo Del Bello | Exhibitions & Design Finds
A few days ago, in Italy, it was held a summit about the future of the Hospitality Sector and how it’s going to be affected by the year that just ended and the pandemic. It involved numerous designer…
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MARTINA’S COLUMN ON ITALIANBARK

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.