Elena Salmistraro

Elena Salmistraro is an Italian designer and artist based in Milan. Graduating from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 2003 in fashion design and later in industrial design in 2008, Salmistraro founded her own studio in 2009. Her projects span a wide spectrum, from product design to fashion, architecture to visual arts and installations. Her work is a captivating blend of contemporary influences, drawing inspiration from fashion, street art and modern cultures, as well as nature, mythology and age-old traditions. Salmistraro has collaborated with renowned international brands such as Disney, Apple, Vitra, Nike, Ikea, Alessi, and Moooi, earning her multiple prestigious awards, including the Frame Design Award as Best Designer and the Salone del Mobile Milano Award as Best Emerging Designer.