Pier Paolo Peruccio

Pier Paolo Peruccio is a Full Professor of Design at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) and the Future Urban Legacy Lab. He is the Director of the Sydere Center (Systemic Design Research and Education) at the University of Turin and holds leadership roles in international design organizations including the World Design Organization (WDO/ICSID), CUMULUS, PLART Foundation, and the Sustainability and Circular Economy Laboratory at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.

His research interests include the history of design, systemic design, design for sustainability, environmental sustainability, corporate culture, and historical research methodology. He teaches courses such as History of Systems Thinking, History of Design, and Systemic Design Theory and History across various programs including Design and Technology, Management, Production and Design, and Sustainable Design for the Food System.

The recent publications of Pier Paolo Peruccio reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining design history with contemporary challenges such as blockchain, AI, circular economy, and sustainable living. His work bridges historical analysis with systemic innovation, focusing on corporate archives, heritage, and behavioral design. He frequently explores themes of sustainability, digital transformation, and the socio-cultural role of design.

• Member, Board of Directors – World Design Organization (2019–2023)
• Member, Scientific Committee – PLART Foundation (2020–2028)
• Member, Inspiration Board – Sustainability and Circular Economy Laboratory, University of Gastronomic Sciences (2021–2027)
• Full Member – CUMULUS Association (2014–2025)

As a supervisor and academic leader, Peruccio has guided numerous PhD candidates and led a wide array of research projects funded by public and private institutions. These include initiatives on the heritage of RIVA Shipyards, Olivetti’s corporate identity, smart districts, and sustainable urban development. He has also contributed to major editorial projects, co-directing book series and publishing authoritative volumes on Carlo Mollino and Italian design history. His work emphasizes the integration of historical insight with forward-looking, systemic design solutions.

He is actively involved in labs and research centers such as the Sydere Center and the Future Urban Legacy Lab, which foster interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainable and systemic design. These platforms support practice-based research, innovation in design education, and international partnerships aimed at addressing complex socio-ecological challenges through design.