I am Sara Savian, a fashion designer and digital fabrication specialist focused on sustainable urban fashion. I combine hands-on craftsmanship with 3D design, wearables electronics and advanced digital tooling to create innovative garments and accessories. I enjoy exploring how materials, electronics and software can come together to redefine how we design and wear fashion. Over the years I have taught and collaborated across universities and makerspaces, developing projects from concept to prototyping, including laser-cut and 3D-printed pieces and wearable technology. I am passionate about mentoring teams, pushing the boundaries of digital fabrication, and exploring new business models for sustainable fashion.…

Sara Savian

I am Sara Savian, a fashion designer and digital fabrication specialist focused on sustainable urban fashion. I combine hands-on craftsmanship with 3D design, wearables electronics and advanced digital tooling to create innovative garments and accessories. I enjoy exploring how materials, electronics and software can come together to redefine how we design and wear fashion. Over the years I have taught and collaborated across universities and makerspaces, developing projects from concept to prototyping, including laser-cut and 3D-printed pieces and wearable technology. I am passionate about mentoring teams, pushing the boundaries of digital fabrication, and exploring new business models for sustainable fashion.…

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I am Sara Savian, a fashion designer and digital fabrication specialist focused on sustainable urban fashion. I combine hands-on craftsmanship with 3D design, wearables electronics and advanced digital tooling to create innovative garments and accessories. I enjoy exploring how materials, electronics and software can come together to redefine how we design and wear fashion.

Over the years I have taught and collaborated across universities and makerspaces, developing projects from concept to prototyping, including laser-cut and 3D-printed pieces and wearable technology. I am passionate about mentoring teams, pushing the boundaries of digital fabrication, and exploring new business models for sustainable fashion.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer freelance at Sara Savian
April 1, 2012 - October 29, 2025
Designer freelance; specialization in urban manufacturing for sustainable fashion; digital fabrication and wearable design.
Designer, Coordinator & Instructor at WEMAKE s.r.l.
September 1, 2014 - October 29, 2025
R&D of products and processes in fashion, textiles and technology; digital fabrication education for design and fashion; courses coordination and teaching.
Lecturer - Masters programs at Domus Academy / Nuova Accademia S.r.l.
July 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Theoretical and practical teaching in wearable fashion and digital fashion with Clo3D; laser-cut prototyping in pattern making.
Collaborator at Mauro Alfieri
July 1, 2016 - October 29, 2025
Wearable design projects for digital fabrication with electronics; design and prototyping for ReHub and EmotionWear; participation in European Worth project and Match Code.
PhD Support Expert (Digital Fashion & Wearables) at UDK Berlin
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Consulting on digital fashion and wearables; digital design, virtual simulation, prototyping and technical support for final prototype; thesis work on sensors and AI interaction.
Lecturer - Master 'SISTEMI INTERATTIVI' (Tangible Interaction) at Domus Academy / Nuova Accademia S.r.l.
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Frontline and practical teaching in wearable fashion; hands-on sensor textile prototyping; project support for students.
Professor (Contract) - Fashion 4.0 / Design of the fashion system at Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Design
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Lectures and practical sessions in digital fabrication for the fashion system; laser cutting, 3D printing, wearable electronics, and group projects.
Docente formazione formatori at Coder kids s.a.s. di Gambel Federica & C.
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Trainer for trainers; vector design for laser cutter.
Designer e prototipista at Alice Cooperativa Sociale
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Fashion designer and prototyper; supplier research, sewing training, CAD.
Designer e prototipista at CDS s.r.l.
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Digital design and prototyping for the Beko-Grundig event at Fuorisalone 2018 - Castello Sforzesco.
Docente at SIAM
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Teaching the 'Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation' program.
Docente at Soc. Coop. Irecoop
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Trainer for 'E29T2_ Formazione sull’innovazione sociale' and teaching digital prototyping.
Docenza at Galdus s.c.s.
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Professional collaboration as instructor in the project 'OPERATORE ADDETTO ALLA PRODUZIONE TESSILE'.
Cultore di materia at Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di design
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Assistance to CAD fashion modeling instructor.
Assistente stilista di moda at Matthan Gori Milano
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Prototyping, stylist assistant, client relations, textile research.
Tirocinio e collaborazione occasionale at The Last Resort
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Assistant events and communications for showroom of Critical Fashion.
Collaborazione occasionale at Samanthakhan Tihsler Designer
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Assistant stylist, client relations, textile research.

Education

Laurea magistrale in Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Laurea di primo livello in Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Diploma di Liceo Artistico at Liceo d’arte Statale E. Galvani
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Retail, Non-Profit Organization

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