Partners

Architecta (Società Italiana di Architettura dell'Informazione) is an professional association and community dedicated to promoting the culture of Information Architecture, User Experience (UX) design, and Human-Centered Design. The organization's core mission is to seamlessly connect people and information by fostering a collaborative network for students and professionals who design digital products, organize information, and create user-focused services. To support the growth of its members, Architecta facilitates knowledge exchange and networking through educational workshops, seminars, and its highly anticipated annual Information Architecture Summit, while also providing exclusive services and conventions to help practitioners continuously update their skills and advance the practice of design.

XDapoli Design is the digital platform for the Experience Design Academy at POLI.design, Politecnico di Milano, serving as a specialized hub for high-level training, research, and corporate consulting in the field of user experience. The center bridges the gap between academic innovation and industry needs by offering professional courses in UX/UI design while conducting advanced research into human-computer interaction and emerging technologies. By applying a rigorous polytechnical approach, XDapoli Design helps both students and businesses design more intuitive, human-centered digital products and services.

Eye Studios is an Italian design agency that specializes in User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Product Design for software, mobile applications, and web platforms. With a focus on solving real-world problems through data-driven research and accessibility, the agency supports startups and established tech companies—including clients like Unox, Tundr, and Shampora—in building high-performing digital ecosystems. Beyond its consulting and design services, Eye Studios operates a dedicated Academy and community, providing professional training, masterclasses, and educational resources to empower the next generation of digital designers.

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The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) is a leading non-profit educational platform founded in 2002 to provide high-quality, affordable UX design education to a global audience. Known as the world’s largest online design school, it offers industry-recognized certifications, expert-led courses by figures like Don Norman, and a massive open-source library of design literature. By combining a low-cost membership model with a vast network of local chapters, the IxDF serves as a vital bridge between academic research and professional practice for designers at all career stages.

UX/UI Designer Italia is a non-profit organization and the leading professional community dedicated to digital product design in Italy. Its core mission is to foster a mature design culture by creating a collaborative environment where professionals, students, and enthusiasts can connect and grow together. The association focuses on the power of peer-to-peer exchange, providing dedicated channels for daily discussion and organizing networking events and workshops. By bridging the gap between designers of all levels, UX/UI Designer Italia serves as a vital touchpoint for sharing insights, tackling industry challenges, and strengthening the Italian design scene through authentic connection and collective knowledge.