Silvia Maria Gramegna is a Designer and Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano. Her research explores the role of design in supporting social, environmental, and organisational transformations through collaborative and participatory practices involving communities, organisations, institutions, and people across different stages of life. Her work focuses particularly on transformation design, social innovation, spatial and interior design, active ageing, dementia care, and the role of design in fostering wellbeing and social inclusion.