MICHELA PUGLIA




DESIGN ENGINEER











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SELECTED PROJECTS  
Project 01Angelis: Footwear Reimagined from Whisky’s Waste2023 — 2024Angelis was crafted entirely from byproducts of the whisky industry — waste cork powder and spent grain —  to make the entire shoe, including the adhesive. Designed to align with existing manufacturing methods, the shoe avoids reinventing production processes, enabling seamless integration into current practices. The project repurposes discarded byproducts into valuable resources. Inspired by the craft of whisky-making, Angelis merges sustainability with high-end design, demonstrating how sustainable innovation can be synonymous with luxury.


Footwear Design and Development
Material Science

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Project 02Morph2023
Morph is a minimal and intuitive modular headphone device that adapts to every individuals sense of style, music preferences and day-to-day needs. Through magnetic on-ear and over-ear cushions and magnetic casing pieces which reflect different music genres, Morph is designed to be more environmentally friendly than current devices, allowing fashion-lovers to express themselves, their love for music and keep up with current trends.


Industrial Design
CAD and Rendering
Computational Design



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ABOUT

Hello! My name is Michela Puglia, and I am a multidisciplinary Design Engineer based in London. I recently graduated from Imperial College London and have previous experience in Sustainable Material Development at Arda Biomaterials and Computational Design and Engineering at Adidas. Throughout my degree, I developed a diverse skill set, ranging from product design and development to programming and robotics.

Currently focused on material science, I am passionate about driving innovation in environmentally friendly projects, particularly within the fashion, textiles, apparel, and footwear industries. My background enables me to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, blending engineering principles with creative design to deliver practical, impactful solutions.

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CONTACT

michela.puglia@hotmail.com

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FEATURES

Publications
The circular policy canvas: Mapping the European Union's policies for a sustainable fashion textiles industry 
M Puglia, L Parker, R K.M. Clube, P Demirel, M Aurisicchio | Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Volume 204, 2024 | View


Awards
Global Footwear Awards | Winner in Women’s Fashion | 2024 | View Award
Global Footwear Awards | Winner in Natural Materials/Vegan Footwear | 2024 | View Award

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