Chiara Ferrari

Chiara Ferrari is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in Product Design. She has also taught at prestigious institutions like the Royal College of Art in London and the Design Museum in London.

Her professional experience spans leading architecture and design firms, including Zaha Hadid Architects, Heatherwick Studio, and Lissoni Associati, with a focus on multidisciplinary design. Since 2010, she has headed her own independent practice, Chiara Ferrari Studio, creating notable work in interiors, lighting, and furniture.

Key research interests include:

• Product Design
• Interior Design
• Furniture Design
• Industrial Design
• Lighting Design

Chiara has been recognized for her expertise through roles such as a judge for the D&AD competition in 2015 and as a member of the award-winning Design Ventura competition in London.

She has led classes such as PRD-377-01: Design for Hay/Danese/Muji, reflecting her collaborations with renowned design brands.