Irene Caputo

Irene Caputo serves as a Research Fellow at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, concurrently holding an external lecturer/teaching assistant position within the same department. Her teaching portfolio spans multiple academic years (2020/21–2024/25) across critical design domains:

• Design and Communication for Cultural Heritage (2020/21–2024/25)
• Concept Design (Design Module I) (2020/21–2022/23)
• Inclusive Design in Architecture and Engineering Sciences (2024/25)
• Exploratory Design (Design Module III) (2024/25)

Her research centers on design-driven solutions for sociocultural challenges, with emphases on cultural heritage interpretation, accessibility for diverse user groups, and intercultural communication frameworks. Key projects include signage systems for university environments and cultural sites like Turin’s Valentino Castle, alongside methodologies for inclusive packaging and peace education through design curricula. This work consistently bridges theoretical design principles with practical urban applications in Turin’s cultural landscape.

Publication trends from 2024–2025 reveal a cohesive focus on applying design to real-world inclusivity challenges—particularly through intercultural case studies, heritage narration, and accessibility tools. Her collaborative approach (frequently with Marco Bozzola’s team) prioritizes user-centered methodologies across architecture, education, and product design contexts.

No scientific awards, student advisement records, or dedicated research labs were documented in the source material. Her external lecturer role suggests project-based academic engagement rather than permanent faculty status, though institutional integration remains evident through departmental teaching and research outputs.