Pietro Forino is an Italian-Armenian interaction designer with a background in visual design. His practice is rooted in interactive installations and digital artifacts for both cultural and commercial contexts. His strong technical expertise in coding and physical computing allows him to manage every part of the process, from the initial brief to the final setup. Alongside his work with the collective Common Index and his role as a Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Milano, he conducts a continuous exploration of the relationship between society and technology.

Pietro Forino

Pietro Forino is an Italian-Armenian interaction designer with a background in visual design. His practice is rooted in interactive installations and digital artifacts for both cultural and commercial contexts. His strong technical expertise in coding and physical computing allows him to manage every part of the process, from the initial brief to the final setup. Alongside his work with the collective Common Index and his role as a Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Milano, he conducts a continuous exploration of the relationship between society and technology.

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Pietro Forino is an Italian-Armenian interaction designer with a background in visual design. His practice is rooted in interactive installations and digital artifacts for both cultural and commercial contexts. His strong technical expertise in coding and physical computing allows him to manage every part of the process, from the initial brief to the final setup. Alongside his work with the collective Common Index and his role as a Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Milano, he conducts a continuous exploration of the relationship between society and technology.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Interaction designer at Dotdotdot
January 1, 2026 - June 18, 2026
Led the Interaction Team in delivering end-to-end interactive installations, managing the entire lifecycle from initial brief to on-site assembly. Directed the studio's flagship cultural and commercial projects, successfully blending technical execution, cross-functional team leadership, and comprehensive project management.
Creative Technologist & Art Director at Freelancer
September 1, 2018 - Present
Operate independently as a multidisciplinary Creative Technologist, Art Director, and Web Developer. Partnered with prominent studios and organizations - including Umanesimo Artificiale, Operating System Studio, Matisse, Zattere, and HyperLab - to deliver custom web platforms, immersive physical installations, and comprehensive rebranding initiatives.
Creative Technologist and co-founder at Common Index
January 1, 2018 - Present
Owning the interactive and physical installation initiatives at Common Index, a collaborative studio focused on design inquiry and digital experimentation. Bridged technical and creative disciplines to deliver immersive, experimental environments.

Education

Digital and Interaction Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
Interaction Design at FH Joanneum
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
Code Societies: Cybernetic Sculptures at School for Poetic Computation
November 30, 0002 - July 5, 2026
Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 7, 2017 - July 20, 2020

Qualifications

Nautical License (Sailing, offshore)
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
Category B Driving License
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other