Vincenzo di Maria

Vincenzo Di Maria is a service design expert and co-founder of commonground srl, a studio dedicated to promoting design thinking and innovation in the Southern regions. In addition to their role at commonground, Vincenzo serves as the President of commongroundpeople, connecting design professionals with a focus on positive social change, and as a Contract Professor at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, teaching advanced service design. With extensive experience in training, Vincenzo has collaborated as a mentor and trainer across various institutions, including POLI.design and IED Madrid, and has held leadership positions, such as Academic Coordinator for the Food Innovation Program and President of Architecta. Vincenzo's educational background includes a Master's in Industrial Design from the University of the Arts London and participation in social innovation programs, underscoring a commitment to the intersection of design, education, and social impact.