Anna Filippi
Politecnico di Milano
Bio
Anna Filippi is a design professional with experience in academia and industry, working across both the private and public sectors. Her expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, research, and design, where she focuses on addressing systemic challenges. In recent years, Anna has been based in the Netherlands, serving as a design consultant for a local design agency and a multinational company, contributing to projects across Europe.
In her most recent role at Cognizant, she held the position of Thought Leadership Lead for the Strategy & Design practice in Europe. She also has valuable research experience, having worked as a teaching assistant at Technische Universiteit Delft and as a researcher and sparring partner for the book “Design Things That Make Sense” (BIS Publishers, 2021).
Anna holds degrees in Industrial Design and Strategic Design from Politecnico di Milano and Technische Universiteit Delft. With a professional and educational background spanning Italy, France, Argentina, and the Netherlands, she brings a truly global perspective to her design practice, enriching her approach to solving complex challenges.