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Matteo Subet
Design Researcher at the Institute of Design at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) and a PhD student at ELISAVA (UVic-UCC). His research investigates the role of digital literacy and open documentation in urban manufacturing, aiming to develop adaptable guidelines for makerspaces and urban factories that foster inclusivity, accessibility, and local innovation. With a background in product, nautical, and interaction design, he integrates hands-on experimentation, research, and collaborative initiatives to support digital and urban production ecosystems.
After graduating with a Master of Arts in Interaction Design from the University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Matteo began his journey in design research as a teaching and research assistant at the same university. Thanks to the opportunity to continue his academic career, he is currently doing a PhD at the University of Vic in collaboration with ELISAVA in Barcelona. His current research investigates the role of digital literacy and open documentation in urban manufacturing, with the aim of developing adaptable guidelines for makerspaces and urban factories that promote inclusivity, accessibility and local innovation. Through involvement in other academic projects, his interests include new technologies applied to interaction design, such as artificial intelligence, and the development of tangible experiences to support understanding of difficult topics. With a background in product and nautical design, interaction design and an interest in the intersection of technology and design, he integrates hands-on experimentation, research and collaborative initiatives to deliver design projects.