Alessandro Argenio

Alessandro Argenio is a Lead Interaction Designer at IDEO San Francisco with over 8 years of experience in design firms, open hardware-software companies, and R&D centers & startups across Europe and the US. He specializes in designing and prototyping websites, apps, and other digital-physical experiences rooted in human-centered insights.

Alessandro excels in researching, collaborating, and leading user experience (UX) for multidisciplinary teams, framing design solutions, and communicating his rationale effectively. He is known for creating innovative concepts using immersive stories and prototyping methods that have led to multiple award-winning projects.

His interests include team leadership, UX/CX, design thinking, disruptive innovation, co-creation, and workshops with a particular emphasis on empathy, user needs, and emerging technology trends. Apart from his professional pursuits, Alessandro enjoys beach walks, collecting quotes, and writing short stories.

Alessandro's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Design from Goldsmiths, University of London, and Bachelor's degrees in Design from Istituto Europeo di Design and Product Design from IAAD Design University in Turin, Italy. He has also been involved with various organizations such as General Assembly, IDEO, Fjord, and Arduino, among others.