Designer and researcher.
Sustainable things.
Curious minds.
A healthier planet.
what story will we tell the children?
sustainable things
objects designed to outlast the reason we throw things away. the uno stool or table in bamboo.
curious minds
experiences that make people – especially young ones – want to know more. the science discovery museum, acton, massachusetts.
a healthier planet
research that asks what we owe each other and the planet we share.
how i work
Every engagement begins with listening. Through field research, interviews, and collaborative workshops, I surface the patterns and unmet needs that data alone won't reveal. From there, we move through ideation, prototyping, and refinement — always with sustainability embedded in the work, not added at the end. The goal is never just a deliverable. It's a shared understanding that outlasts the project.
Work spans product design + development, exhibit design, educational programming, sustainability strategy, and design research — for manufacturers, museums, nonprofits, and communities building toward a better future.
Less is enough.
Do no harm.
Craft endures.
Cultivate curiosity.
Take the long view.
motorola • science discovery museum • watson • polaroid • miami children’s museum • steelcase
about
Cia is a designer whose work has taken her from Pratt Institute and Domus Academy in Milan to senior leadership roles guiding research, design, and engineering teams for manufacturers recognized as leaders in sustainability. She's built products, exhibits, curricula, and communities — and she's still building.
the future doesn't design itself. If you're working on something that matters — a product, a program, a space, a question — let's start with a conversation.