Andrea Somma

Thanks to my academic and professional path, I developed a well-rounded approach to industrial design, from the research phase to communication, passing through engineering.

I am willing to bring such skills to the table with a new work team.

I’ve been working for Zegna as a Visual Merchandising Designer since this January. Here, I design shop windows and pop-up stores by taking care of technical drawings, doing on-site surveys, and interacting with suppliers to make sure the materials and finishes they’re using are on-brand.

I previously worked as an interior designer and showroom assistant for Kriptonite, a furniture company, where I designed and sold modular shelving systems.

I also served an internship for Penta, a lighting design company, where I curated the engineering and prototyping phase of a lamp by doing executive drawings, too.

In 2022, I got a master's degree in Integrated Product Design at Politecnico di Milano, with a research thesis aimed at improving employee well-being and the sense of belonging in the office space through biophilic design.

My studies allowed me to develop a well-rounded design approach, as well as a critical and aesthetic sense, combining technical and humanistic knowledge. During my academic path, I have also worked for different globally present organizations in the toy and small appliance sector.