Giulia Calabretta

Giulia Calabretta is an Associate Professor at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), affiliated with the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering and the Department of Design, Organisation and Strategy. Her research focuses on strategic design, design thinking, sustainability, and innovation management. She actively contributes to courses such as 'Strategic Value of Design' and supervises graduation projects. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in areas like circular economy, sustainable business models, and design-led organizational transformation. Key contributions include studies on consumer co-creation processes, the role of digital technologies in design thinking, and frameworks for addressing sustainability challenges.

Giulia’s research emphasizes the integration of design methodologies into innovation strategies, with notable projects exploring the implementation of tactical sustainability tools and the impact of creative practices during organizational crises. She collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance strategic design practices and has published extensively in top-tier journals. Her office is located in room 32.B-4-050 at TU Delft.