AMANO CORPUS ANIMAE

From November 13th, 2024, until March 1st, 2025, Fabbrica del Vapore will showcase “Amano Corpus Animae” – an immersive exhibition curated by Fabio Viola that celebrates the work of Yoshitaka Amano. Known for iconic projects like “Sandman” and “Final Fantasy”, Amano’s art will be presented alongside open events that explore the intersection of art, design, and transmedia. “Amano Corpus Animae” is an initiative by Lucca Comics & Games. POLI.design is in charge of designing the exhibition set. In addition, we manage and promote a set of activities, including workshops, talks, and design challenges that will involve leading experts from various fields. Service design, product design, illustration, storytelling, communication, sustainable fashion, gaming, graphics: different approaches, languages and tools will face current challenges. Emerging artists, students, and creatives will have the opportunity to be involved in these initiatives. The program stems from the belief that design and the visual arts can drive meaningful change.

From November 13 until March 1, 2025, Fabbrica del Vapore will host “Amano Corpus Animae,” an immersive experience in the work of Master Yoshitaka Amano. Curated by Fabio Viola, the exhibition celebrates the works of the illustrator behind “Sandman” and “Final Fantasy,” weaving together art, design, and transmediality. POLI.design has designed the exhibition layout and pathway. Above all, it is the organizer and promoter of engaging educational activities that will take place in the Milan venue in the coming months: a program of workshops, talks, and design challenges covering diverse fields that are increasingly in dialogue with each other. Below is the description of the first workshop and the calendar of events focusing on service design, product design, illustration, storytelling, communication, sustainable fashion, gaming, and graphic design. 

A workshop exploring the intersection between Character Design and Service Design. From character conceptualization to writing, students and young creatives are invited to define the traits of a series of superheroes who tackle everyday challenges. The results of this design process will be sketched in real time by a team of professional illustrators. 

• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM 

• Languages: Italian and English 

• POLI.design Facilitator: Bryan Sabin (Service Designer and POLI.design Professor) 

• External Instructor: Pier Franco Brandimarte (Writer and Creative Writing Instructor) 

• Illustrators: Massimo Giacon (Designer, Musician, and Illustrator), Marco Manini (Architect, Educator, and Illustrator), Nova (Comic Artist and Illustrator), Vanni Vaps (Graphic Designer, Art Director, and Illustrator) 

• POLI.design Tutors: Marianne Fosca and Atyia Sangarunsiri (Master’s students in Service Design) 

In addition to the students from POLI.design, we would like to thank those from the School of Design – Politecnico di Milano, NABA, and Scuola Mohole who will participate in the workshop.

The event is open to all young creative talents. Don’t miss this opportunity. 

Talk: “Design Justice: Tales of Extraordinary People”
Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Workshop: “Paper Couture Design”

Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Talk: “The Brain Behind Design: Neuroscience and Creativity”

Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Workshop: “The Mask of Self: Designing Identities”

Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Design Challenge: “Milan Fantasy: The Ultimate Game Design”
Saturday, February 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM