Studio Folder

In our latest episode, @studio_folder 's Marco Ferrari @mariofaranda talks about how their work in information design is, in many ways, also a way to critique design itself. 🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio!

On this week's episode, @jarrettfuller is joined by @studio_folder 's Marco Ferrari ( @mariofaranda ) to talk about information design, the politics of data visualization, and how to engage in new forms of visual research. Marco Ferrari is the co-founder of Studio Folder, an agency for visual design and spatial research based in Milan, and the head of the Information Design program at @designacademyeindhoven . His work focuses on information design and data visualization, the politics of data collection, and visualizing borders and climate. In this conversation, Jarrett and Marco talk about Studio Folder’s setup that blends client work and original research, how his background in architecture informs his work, and why he’s not that interested in the design profession. 🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio!

It’s truly a wonderful memory. “This work always brings me back to the feeling of searching for my family’s memories. I’m happy that they continue to drift, slowly gather themselves, and shine once again in the far distance.” “Blooms with The Wind Blows” (2024) is currently on view at the @fordfoundationgallery , New York, as part of the “Humid Traces” exhibition, curated by Federico Pérez Villoro, alongside many incredible artists. I’m deeply grateful for @federicoperezvilloro thoughtful selection, Your care and the thoughtfulness you put into your work really moved me. I feel genuinely honored to have been selected by you. It warms my heart! A special thank you to Fede and the entire Ford team, this work could not have come to life there without your support. From sourcing “Crown flower seed” all the way from Texas to accompanying every step of the process, Thank you to Zee for helping build the structure of this sculpture. With your delicate hands, I’m truly happy it was able to bloom there. Jamie, Kris, Mary and Lisa thank you for taking such thoughtful care of all the important and delicate details, for managing everything so seamlessly. taking such good care of me (and Farng) during my time in New York. and the Ford chefs who prepared delicious meals for us every day. I feel truly honored to be here, to spend this time, to work, to be supported, and to share this space. such a vast world that somehow brought us together. And congratulations to all the artists, your works are inspiring. The exhibition will be on view until June 20. If you happen to be in New York, I would be so happy if you could stop by.

Via @studio_folder 🫂 Our exhibition design for Villa Ghirlanda @museo_munaf , as seen by Isabella Casiraghi (@isabellacasiraghi_ ), in the inaugural exhibition “Scenari Alpini.” A series of self-standing modular structures—walls, frames, tables, standards—designed for the newly opened rooms of the 17th-century villa and conceived as a provisional exhibition system ahead of the building’s permanent refurbishment, will be reused and reconfigured for upcoming exhibitions throughout 2026 and into 2027. • From the curatorial text of “Scenari Alpini” by Matteo Balduzzi: “The works on show engage with an alternative idea of the mountains, distinct from the spectacular and often stereotypical imagery promoted by tourism and social media. Conversing with inhabitants and non-human creatures, researching archives, poems and legends, the artists have traversed intermediate and ordinary landscapes untouched by mass communication.” • “Scenari Alpini. Paesaggi e Comunità di Lombardia” is an exhibition curated by Matteo Balduzzi, featuring newly commissioned works by Stefano Boccalini (@stefanoboccalini ), Chara Brambilla (@chiabra21 ) and Luca Mosso, Tomaso Clavarino (@tomasoclavarino ) and Luca Vigliani (@vigliani.luca ), Alessandro Dini (@ales.sandro.dini ) and Yirong Wu (@yirong_wu_ ), Alessandro Laita (@alelaita ) and Chiaralice Rizzi (@chiaralice_rizzi ), Francesco Merlini (@francescomerlini ), Benedetta Ristori (@b.ristori ), and Walter Niedermayr (@walterniedermayr ) / Exhibition design: Studio Folder (Marco Ferrari, Elisa Pasqual, Samuela Borelli, Silvia Cannella, Christina Garbi, Alessandro Quarta) / Coordination: Francesca Minetto / Exhibition production and setup: Altrofragile (@altofragile_studio ) / Graphic design: Studio FM Milano (@studiofmmilano ) • Museo Nazionale di Fotografia, Cinisello Balsamo February 1—May 3, 2026 • @museo_munaf @comunecinisellobalsamo @regionelombardia.official

thank you all ♥️ You can buy the posters today at @bakesaleforpalestineparis taking place at @unionjeunesseinternationale All proceeds go to SOS

print and bake sale today at @wonder.cabinet with @bakesaleforpalestineparis @normalisboring7 @ryolandbarthes @omnahedyoga @lifegatereha prints by @braulioamado @40mustaqel @alia_farid @aylahibri @eyen.design @hatem_imam @mazenkerbaj @photo.hussein @laurendoughty_ @omarsha3 @tracychahwan @45turbo @mohamad_abdouni @studio_folder @raphaellemacaron @_maybe_its_nice

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 في باريس: الأحد، ٢٩ مارس | BakeSaleForPalestine بيع مطبوعات ومخبوزات بالتعاون مع Bake Sale for Palestine. جميع العائدات تذهب إلى قرى SOS للأطفال في فلسطين — بيت لحم. معجنات ومخبوزات من: ريوهي أوزاكي و مقهى بيش، ناهد الاعمى، مخبز لايف جيت. مطبوعات من: ٤٠ مستقل، عليا فريد، أيلا حبري، براوليو أمادو، عين، حاتم إمام، مازن كرباج، حسين ناصر الدين، لورن دوتي، عمر شاهين، تريسي شهوان، تيربو، سارة شويزر، محمد عبدوني واستديو فولدر. ريوهي أوزاكي سيخبز في بيت لحم ما تخبزه نسرين مروة في باريس لـ Bake Sale for Palestine — Saturday, March 28 12 – 6 PM Wonder Cabinet, Bethlehem Sunday, March 29 BakeSaleForPalestine in Paris A print and bake sale in collaboration with Bake Sale for Palestine. All proceeds go to SOS Children’s Villages in Palestine — Bethlehem. Pastries & baked goods by Ryohei Ozaki, Nahed Aama, Lifegate Bakery & Beesh Café. Prints by: 40 Mustaqel, Alia Farid, Ayla Hibri, Braulio Amado, Eyen, Hatem Imam, Mazen Kerbaj, Hussein Nassereddine, Lauren Doughty, Omar Shaheen, Tracy Chahwan, Turbo, Sarah Schweizer, Mohamad Abdouni & Studio Folder. Ryohei Ozaki will be matching in Bethlehem what Nesreen Mroueh bakes in Paris for Bake Sale for Palestine.

𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆 è la piattaforma e archivio digitale che espande e ripercorre l’esperienza della Scuola Nomadica. Uno spazio che contiene tracce, accadimenti, frammenti mnemonici, materiali di studio e una ricca documentazione fotografica di Giacomo Bianco per condividere la Scuola oltre i suoi limiti temporali e territoriali. Sarà presentato 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶̀ 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘇𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 alle ore 18:00 presso lo studio di OHT a Rovereto con 𝑨 𝑵𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒄 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑; una lettura condivisa che attraversa paesaggi interiori ed esteriori della Scuola, lasciando spazio a risonanze e altre derive. 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮 ore 18.00 | 𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆: presentazione dell’archivio digitale ore 18.30 | 𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: tutti sono invitati a partecipare e a condividere le proprie letture per creare un paesaggio di parole in continua evoluzione 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪 (prenotazione al link in bio) 𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆 è sviluppato da OHT con 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 , grazie al contributo di Fondazione Caritro “Digitale per la cultura”. 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘 -𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗶 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 e 𝗧𝗦𝗠-𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗼 sono partner del progetto. ph: @g.i.a.c.o.m.o.b.i.a.n.c.o , TQW/Ronja Elina Kappl clip video: Cristiano Corbucci

In questo episodio nella sezione “guida sportiva e auto di lusso” di Grafica Parlata, @mariofaranda , cofondatore di @studio_folder e Head del Master in Information Design presso @designacademyeindhoven , e @luciano.perondi affrontano l'annosa questione dell’insegnamento del design della comunicazione. Questione che andrebbe rivista alla luce di maggiori approfondimenti pedagogici, soprattutto pensando che la pedagogia negli ultimi 100 anni si è evoluta e potrebbe essere utile considerare questo fatto anche nel mondo del design. Si parla quindi amabilmente e informalmente di modelli educativi, del rapporto tra struttura e libertà nei percorsi didattici, e del ruolo dei docenti tra pratica professionale e ricerca, quanto conta l’esperienza sul campo, quanto invece una visione pedagogica solida. La conversazione tocca anche il ruolo attivo degli studenti, il valore (o i limiti) della valutazione numerica e il rischio di ridurre l’apprendimento a un risultato “bello” ma poco formativo. Emergono dubbi, contraddizioni e prospettive diverse su una disciplina che, più che una scienza, si configura come pratica ibrida e collaborativa.

E siamo a UNDICI! L’undicesimo volume della collana Itinerari, della Fondazione dell’Ordine degli Architetti di Milano è finalmente uscito! Un libro dedicato agli spazi espositivi di Milano, dai musei, alle gallerie, e alle istituzioni pubbliche o private, in una città che sempre più ha visto nascere negli ultimi decenni un palinsesto ricchissimo di realtà culturali dedicate al mettere in mostra l’arte, l’architettura, il design e la moda. . Con i contributi scritti di Luca Basso Peressutt, Cristina Colombo e Marcella Camponogara; un saggio fotografico sulla Milano che si mette in mostra di Gaia Cambiaggi e Anna Positano, Studio Campo; il dialogo ricco e generoso di riflessioni che ho raccolto con Giovanna Borasi e Luca Molinari; e l’inserto/mappa curato da Manuele Salvetti che raccoglie una selezione degli spazi espositivi di Milano. Sempre tutto confezionato a regola d’arte dallo Studio Folder. . Un grazie speciale a tutte le istituzioni, i musei e le gallerie di Milano che ci hanno permesso di realizzare questo libro! @museodel900 Museo del Duomo @gallerieditalia @fondazioneluigirovati @palazzocitterio.brera @mudec_official @fondazioneprada @pirelli_hangarbicocca Memoriale della Shoah Galleria Gió Marconi Galleria Lia Rumma @casadegliartisti_art @ordet_ @assabone Triennale Milano @adidesignmuseum Armani Silos @breradesigndistrict . Enjoy! . @oami_foami @marci_campo @manu___s @gaiacamb @annapositano @studio_campo_photography @lucamolinari_architecture @boragio @studio_folder @elisapasqual

Studio Folder @studio_folder , Italian Limes Humid Traces, curated by Federico Pérez Villoro @federicoperezvilloro , with works b Dele Adeyemo @dele_adeyemo , Archivo Familiar del Río Colorado @archivofamiliar_riocolorado , Natalia Lassalle-Morillo @natalialassallem , Zishaan A Latif @zishaanalatif , Caio Reisewitz @caio_reisewitz , Susan Schuppli @susan_schuppli , Marisa Srijunpleang @marisasri_ , Studio Folder @studio_folder , and Leonel Vásquez @leonel_sound_artist . Ford Foundation Gallery @fordfoundationgallery , Ford Foundation @fordfoundation L, New York February 19 – June 20, 2026

💿 APPLY NOW TO MA INFORMATION DESIGN 💿   Information Design investigates how information is produced, encoded, visualized, and circulated, as well as how these processes shape public understanding, access, and agency. The programme examines datasets, archives, technologies, and narratives as political constructs embedded in systems of power. Students develop technical and conceptual tools to question dominant modes of representation and to design tools and devices that foster public advocacy and active citizenship. The focus lies on the responsibility embedded in images, interfaces, and infrastructures—and on the designer’s role in enabling participation and accountability.    Information Design:   Student projects:  1. Miriam Daxl  2. Gil Monteverde  3. Susanna Tomassini     4. Carlo Bramanti ✨The Master’s programmes at Design Academy Eindhoven support students in defining their own position within contemporary design. All programmes are designed to equip students with the tools they require to develop a unique methodology and practice. While the programmes share a fundamental assumption that design is social, contextual, informational, critical, and planetary, the emphases of each program are differently weighted, and each has a distinct pedagogical approach. 🗓️The final deadline for applications to our Masters courses is 30 March. Have any final questions before submitting? You can join us at the final Meet the Masters session on 20 March (link in bio)! Graphics by @susanna.tomassini