Hello! My name is Michela Puglia, and I am a multidisciplinary Design Engineer from London. I graduated from Imperial College London and have previous experience in Biomaterial Development at Arda Biomaterials and Computational Design and Engineering at Adidas. Throughout my experiences, I developed a diverse skill set, ranging from product design and development to programming and robotics.
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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Publications
Puglia et al. 2024 | The circular policy canvas: Mapping the European Union's policies for a sustainable fashion textiles industry | Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Volume 204 |
Awards
Global Footwear Awards | Winner in Women’s Fashion | 2024 |
Global Footwear Awards | Winner in Natural Materials/Vegan Footwear | 2024 |
Press
Stir World | Isola Design Festival energises Milan with ‘Conscious Objects’ | 2025 |
Pearls Magazine | Designing a Shoe Out of Whisky Waste | 2025 |
Future Materials Bank | Whisky Waste | 2025 |
Exhibitions
Milan Design Week | Conscious Objects - A Collective Exhibition Curated by Isola Design | 2025 |