Improving the quality of life in neglected territories, among marginalized communities, against imbalanced powers.
I am a designer working on (services and) systems, with 15+ years of experience in strategy, research, ideation, and implementation of solutions.
I help organizations on a wider mission, local authorities, non-profits, and younger changemakers, with creative and participatory approaches.
For my applied research “promoting community experiences aimed at co-designing a convivial and sustainable future” I’ve been awarded the 2023 “Bandiera Verde” from Legambiente 1.
1 Italy’s most prominent and widespread environmental association
Selected projects
A hyper-local, multi-disciplinary laboratory. An outpost for design, science, and the arts as drivers of social innovation and biodiversity conservation in a rewilding area.
Consorzio Friuli Formazione
Service design course: (field) research, co-design, and rapid prototyping for Third Sector entities willing to strategically rethink their organizations.
Logtrade
A visionary systemic change. An IT provider for logistics trying to reduce and prevent food waste giving power back to small businesses and local producers.
Image: © Logtrade Technology AB
A portfolio is available upon request. Write to me@ivanprovenzale.com
Latest note
July 2024
The Ugly Duckling
As short-sightedness and laziness are leading to catastrophe, should we better look into the ignored virtues of a spurned resistance?