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DESK(T)

PROJECT

DESK(T)

Digital eco-friendly sustainable desk for smart workers and tourists
PROJECT LEAD

Carmine Santoro

CONCEPT

DESK(T) is a multifunctional and sustainable desk designed for smart workers and tourists. Made from recycled materials, it integrates eco-friendly technologies, such as a thermo-hygrometric solution using lichen, to support energy savings and create a comfortable working environment.

The project combines innovation and sustainability to offer an immersive, low-impact workspace, aligned with the needs of responsible tourism and the development of rural Italian areas.

CONTEXT

The DESK(T) project responds to the growing demand for multifunctional, eco-friendly and adaptable furniture solutions, especially for smart workers and tourists in rural areas.

The widespread adoption of remote working has led to increased mobility outside urban centers, creating new needs for sustainable furniture that supports productivity in natural settings. DESK(T) aims to meet these needs through recycled materials and green technologies that reduce environmental impact.

Fonte: immagine proprietaria del progetto

Beneficiari

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The project aims to design a multifunctional, sustainable desk tailored to the needs of smart workers and rural tourism. Main objectives include:

  • Environmental sustainability: Develop a desk entirely made from recycled, low-impact materials, contributing to the circular economy and reducing the use of virgin resources.
  • Technological integration: Incorporate eco-friendly technologies, including energy autonomy and a lichen-based thermo-hygrometric system to improve comfort and reduce the need for air conditioning.
  • Support for rural areas: Provide an innovative solution for rural hospitality facilities to adapt to the new trends in remote work, enhancing the appeal of less-populated areas and promoting responsible tourism.

Expected outcomes include:

  • Development of a functional prototype
  • Validation of the concept design
  • A positive impact on rural economic development
  • Contribution to a sustainable, local production chain
  • Promotion of eco-compatible Made in Italy solutions

KEY FIGURES

9

RESEARCHERS INVOLVED

12

PROJECT DURATION

4

NUMBER OF WORK PACKAGES (WPS)

1

STARTING TRL

6

FINAL TRL

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Project n.: PE_00000004
MADE IN ITALY CIRCOLARE E SOSTENIBILE
Tax Code. 97931690156

Contact

Registered headquarters Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milano
Operative headquarters Via Copernico, 38, 20125 Milano | Edificio C – Piano 1
Southern office Corso Nicolangelo Protopisani, 70, 80146 Napoli | Laboratorio Ricreami CESMA – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II