Greta Cola
Designer
My name is Greta Cola, I'm 24 and I'm Italian.
I graduated in product design at the University of Bologna.
Now I am graduating in the magistral course of Design & Engineering, at the Polytechnic University of Milan.
I was born in the province of Ancona, In Marche.
I have always been fascinated by art and drawing, but also by science and technology. Design brings all these things together.
I’m a creative person and I have a strong passion for cinema.
I am a determined, versatile person and I always want to test myself and learn.
Education
Polytechnic of Milano
2020-2022
Master’s Degree in Design & Engineering
The course focuses on learning skills that include design, mechanical engineering and materials:. conceptual phase, development, engineering, selection of materials, technical solutions for feasibility, processes used and design documentation.
Almost all the courses are based on a team design work, designers and engineers working together.
Alma Mater Studiorum - Bologna
2017-2020
Degree in Industrial Product Design, vote 110 L
The course previews the learning of the process of planning, from the idea to the development, to the hypotheses of engineering
Polytechnic University of Marche - Ancona
2016-2017
Degree in Biomedical Engineering
High School Giacomo Leopardi - Recanati (AN)
2016
Certificate of Maturity
Curriculum vitae
Design - based Experiences
International Workshop
06/06/2022-10/06/2022
International Workshop at Polythecnic of Milan, guided by the designer and entrepreneur Srinivasan Srini R.
This workshop is based on developing ability in proposing and developing innovative design-engineering solutions with a focus on sustainability.
Topic: design of a "smart" device to monitor the water intake and to remind to drink during physical activity of passionates about sports.
Junior Designer
February - March 2022
Internship with Makio Hasuike & Co (via P. Custodi 16/A, MI)
I worked on different phases of projects with different themes:
3D modeling of engine component covers.
Feasibility studies and graphic proposals on resin vases through cubication process.
Market analysis of racks for designing a bike rack and e-bike charging station, documentation of suppliers for standard components.
Exploration of areas of technological innovation and design on the theme of cuisine, comparison with the customer about some proposals.
Junior designer
January - April 2020
Internship with PMFactory (via Alcide de Gasperi 26,BO)
Development of the concept of an innovative electric scooter.
I worked in a team and compared with professionals in the sector.
Practice of product measurement methods via 3D scanner and altimeter.
Tutor of project
Novembre 2019
National contest and POT design EDUCO/PRODUCO for Liceo Artistico Arcangeli (BO)
Trainer and guide for the students of the artistic high school to the realization of the project
Workshop
08/07/2019 - 13/07/2019
Workshop at the University of San Marino, improvement system for the waste service of San Marino
RAFFORZIAMOLA! DESIGN PER L’AGENDA 2030
Analysis of project requirements, analysis of user experience, design of user path in the pavilion in you, design of elements for the exhibition
Workshop
09/07/2018 - 14/07/2018
Workshop for San Marino University, concept of the San Marino Pavilion for Dubai 2020
DESIGN RE-ACTION
Improvement system for the San Marino waste service : analysis of user experience, design of the service concept, implementation of an app in the main functions of the service
Other Experiences
Digital Facilitator
May 2022 - now
Digital Civil Service at Croce Verde in Castelfidardo (AN)
Information desk for public and private digital services.
Promotion of projects and calls through graphics.
Management of social and sites for the communication of services.
Creation of a site for opportunities for young people.
Project team management.
Photos for events
Waitress
July 2017 and July 2018
Waitress at the Pub O'Brian in Castelfidardo (AN)
It might seem like it has nothing to do with design, but doing this job has taught me how to relate to people and how to communicate better.
Also, I learned to work in a hectic environment.
Waitress and saleswoman
(My first job ever)
March - June 2017
Waitress and saleswoman at the pizzeria La Paposcia in Castelfidardo (AN)
Languages
English IELTS Certification Level B2
Italian native speaker
I'm also studying by myself Spanish
Softwares
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe XD, InVision Studio
Software CAD: AutoCAD, Alias, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Onshape, Rhinoceros
Rendering: Keyshot, Autodesk VRED
Material and process selection: Granta Edupack
Photogrammetry: Agisoft Metashape, Professional Meshmixer, MeshLab, Office
Others: Canva, Wix, Wordpress
Passions
Although I specialize in product design, I don’t deprive myself of doing personal and customer graphic design projects.
Check out my instagram page, where I publish some of my projects
I am happy to take photos at events and for photo shoots.
Over the years I have developed good collaboration skills in teams, flexibility, professionality.
I’m used to working under pressure, respecting deadlines and deliveries.