Elena Salmistraro

Elena Salmistraro founded her own studio in 2009 together with Angelo Stoli, where she has embarked on numerous collaborations with companies across the creative industries, including Apple, Disney, Nike, Alessi, Lavazza, Bosa, Capellini, De Castelli, Cc-Tapis, Timberland, Replay, LuisaViaRoma, Yoox and LondonArt. Her designs bring art and design together. An eye for detail, historical references, harmonious compositions, expressive use of colour and a poetic style all characterise her projects. In 2017 she was named best new designer in Milan, and in 2022 she was voted Designer of the Year. Her Venusia jewellery series received the Best Design Award in Italy in 2022.