Based on the more general courses of Design and Architecture History, this course focuses on the figure and works of the great Italian actors in architecture, automotive, industrial and object design. The works of these globally recognized designers will be analyzed in their historical, cultural and social context, allowing a deep understanding of the mechanics behind the choice of form, colors and materials. Students will be able to draw inspiration and vision from the work of designers like Battista “Pinin” Farina, Renzo Piano, Marco Piva, Claudio Bellini, Alberto Meda and other famous names of Italian Design.