Walter Mariotti

Domus Executive Editorial Director

Editoriale Domus · Italy

Walter Mariotti is Executive Editorial Director of Domus since 2017 and Adjunct Professor of Design Theory at IULM in Milan since 2021.

After graduating in Theoretical Philosophy from the University of Siena he was Erasmus scholar at Leuven University, Special Student at Harvard GSAS and than obtained a PhD in Complexity from the University of Bergamo.

His work was developed through institutions, academia, industries and media. As a civil servant he served municipalities in Tuscany for cultural projects. As a researcher and scholar he was active at National Library of Florence, Minda de Gunzburg Center at Harvard, National Archives in Prague, IULM University in Milan, University of San Marino. As a strategic consultant he has worked for Senato della Repubblica Italiana, RPBW, AXA, Illimity Bank. As editor-in-chief, he has conceived projects dedicated to the transformation of cultural consumption and the contemporary overclass for Classeditori, RCS MediaGroup, Gruppo 24 Ore.

❝Curiosity fuels exceptional design. Designers who question conventions, explore diverse perspectives, and investigate user needs create innovative solutions. This inquisitive mindset drives experimentation with materials, forms, and functions. By remaining curious about human behavior, cultural contexts, and emerging technologies, designers transform ordinary objects into meaningful experiences that inspire wonder and engagement.❞ — Walter Mariotti on "Curiosity"