Born in Turin, Italy, Paola studied architecture before moving to Milan to pursue her career as a designer....
Paola Navone
Italian designer
Paola Navone is an Italian architect and designer.
She was born 1950 [1] in Turin, Italy.
Born in turin and adopting milan as a home, navone considers herself a citizen of the world, and is driven by a keen interest in differing.
Early life and education
She grew up in Turin and went on to study at the Polytechnic University in the city and graduated in 1973. While she was there she studied architecture and after moved to Milan to start her life as a designer.[2]
Career
Paola Navone has worked in many creative industries as an architect, product designer, business consultant, interior designer, shop and restaurant designer, exhibition and event organizer, lecturer and teacher.
She is a self-proclaimed work addict with many skills and passions. Her clients have included Driade, Swarovski, Abet Laminati, Casamilano, Alessi, Knoll International, Cappellini, Roche Bobois, Armani Casa, Martinelli Luce,[3] and Habitat.
From 1970-1980, she made her way up by working alongside Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass Jr, and Andrew Branzi in a group called Al