Students Testimonials

  • Thanks to this introductory course I've received the basic understanding of the Symbiotic Design Framework. Though this is totally new concept for me, I feel great sympathy and emotional connection to it. In my previous career I preferred to involve in sustainable projects and in all of them I seemed to move more intuitively. Now I have a great chance to try more systemic and mindful process of SDF in my next project. It was a pleasure to meet Gonzalo Raineri as an instructor and mentor. Thank you.

    Dmytro Bielopolskyi

    Designer, Art Director, Professor

    School of Visual Communication
    Nosagency
    LinkedIn

  • Testimonial about Symbiotic Design 101 by Rebeca Isadora Lozano.

    “The course encourages critical reflection on design, "from and for design with the context", with society, with traditions and customs, with economics, with politics, without limitations...”

    Rebeca Isadora Lozano Castro
    Ph.D. in Design
    Professor & Researcher
    Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas.
    Tampico, Tamaulipas. México.

  • This is an excellent course! There is truly fresh and much needed original content and substance! A breath of fresh air! Highly recommended!!!

    Lefteris Heretakis

    Designer | Lecturer | Podcaster
    Buckinghamshire, UK

    VDEF2024
    Design Education Talks Podcast

    LinkedIn

  • Dr. Raineri has presented a thoughtful, accessible and thought provoking discussion on approaching sustainable design. I recommend the course to all interested in navigating our complex sustainable design environment. Well done.

    Jorge Prado

    Principal Architect at TODO DA
    New York, USA

    TODO DA

    LinkedIn

  • I was really impressed by the comprehensive approach that the Symbiotic Design Academy is teaching. Although the amount of information is immense, it is presented in a very clear format with a succinct framework to follow.

    Brendan Kilroy

    Owner, Erector Sets, inc.
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    LinkedIn

  • Enriching learning experience! The course, though challenging, provided valuable insights into design thinking. The interactive elements kept me engaged. Overall, it is a rewarding journey for those seeking a deeper understanding of design principles.

    Valeria Valdivia

    HR Officer at Concern Worldwide | MA HR Management | BHRM | Assoc CIPD qualified
    Dublin, Ireland

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