Paola Navone

Paola Navone (b. 1950) is an Italian designer originally from Turin. With a long and diverse career as an architect, product designer and interior designer, she has collaborated with a wide range of renowned brands, including Alessi, Knoll and Serax. Early in her career, Navone was part of the radical design collective Studio Alchimia, working alongside figures such as Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi.

Known for her eclectic style, Navone draws inspiration from a broad range of cultural traditions, especially from Asian cultures, which have had a lasting influence on her work. Her frequent travels continue to shape her distinctive, cross-cultural design language.