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COMPANIES

Talks

I give talks to the whole company or their Design team to showcase what Food Design can do, how it can be done, and, for those just approaching the topic, to introduce to the Food Design discipline.

Here is an examples of the topics I have discussed on presentations and keynotes.

The New Food Design Era

Showcasing the wonders of innovation at the intersection of food, creativity, and sustainability, while demonstrating how Food Design is far more, and far more impactful than styling and packaging.

Duration; 1 hour

What can Food Design Thinking do?

Introduction to Food Design Thinking, its unique features and principles, and what it can do for you.

Duration: 1 hour

Spiritual Sustainability

The Sustainability triangle becomes a pyramid with the addition of spiritual sustainability, the need for projects (whatever we design) to be spiritually sustainable for people as well as designers. Read more here.

Duration: 45 minutes

Food System Design

A talk on the 5 possible path towards Food System Design. Read more here.

Duration: 1 hour

Enhance your presentation skills

A talk where I share all the tip I learnt so far about speaking in public effectively while faving fun!

Duration: 1 hour

TALK SERIES:

I also organise talks series with a curated selection of international food designers. The series creates a panoramic view of food and food design trends, and the future of the food industry. See an example with these onlive talk series organised for a client in 2023: 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.

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Bespoke Design Process

I help you design your own Food Design Thinking process.

After analysing the Design or creative process your company is using, I design a new and bespoke Food Design Thinking process that integrates Food Design Thinking methods to those already being used by the company.

If your company is not currently using a creative process, then after leaning the company's needs and goals I design a bespoke Food Design Thinking process, and I train a team of people within the company to use it autonomously. See the section TRAINING above.

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Retreats

Join a three to five-day immersive retreat where you'll dive into Design, collaboration, and culinary exploration, gaining fresh insights on place, connection, and innovation, all while experiencing a unique, hands-on journey.

Current locations:

Tuscany (Italy), Wadi Rum Desert (Jordan), Medellin (Colombia), Waiheke (New Zealand)

What to expect: This retreat offers a deep dive into food systems through direct immersion, where participants engage with the local community, collaborate with forward-thinking businesses, and connect with innovators leading the way toward a more sustainable future. Workshops on Food Design Thinking methods will help you actualise what you'll absorb into actionable outcomes for your company. The team will experience firsthand the impact of Systemic Design Thinking on food, people, culture, and the environment.

Participants:

10 to 20 people

Especially indicated for Design and innovation teams

Tours

I design one to multiple days tours in Italy and abroad using my extended international network. I bring people to multiple locations to highlight the connections between food and innovation, people and place (given the location chosen). I connect food and Design that showcases respect for food systems.

What I do: I conduct extensive research on the location and plan a to trip to guide participants through diverse locations that showcase the intersections of food, Design, innovation, local culture, and community. I create activities with reflection/discussion points creating meaningful connections with the people and places that drive the local food systems, culinary traditions, and forward-thinking food practices. I leverage on, and - when possible - invite my network of innovators and system thinkers to bring their perspectives and insights.

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Workshops

I organise interactive workshops on various topics.

These workshops offer company participants an interactive opportunity to explore new topics while mastering ideation tools and fostering. Through lectures from experts and hands-on exercises, they learn techniques to generate and refine innovative ideas effectively.

Duration: 3 to 6 hours

Participants: max 20

TOPICS:

System Thinking

This workshop equips participants with the tools to analyze complex systems, uncover interconnections, and address challenges holistically. Through interactive exercises and real-world case studies, attendees learn to map systems, identify feedback loops, and develop sustainable solutions to drive meaningful change within organizations and communities.

Spiritual Sustainability

This workshop explores the intersection of personal well-being, ethical values, and ecological harmony. Participants engage in reflective practices, discussions, and activities to align inner purpose with sustainable actions, fostering a deeper connection to self, community, and the planet.

Critical / Speculative Food Design

This workshop invites participants to reimagine the future of food through a lens of creativity and inquiry. Using speculative scenarios and critical discussion, attendees explore potential social, cultural, and technological impacts on food systems, challenging conventional norms and inspiring innovative thinking.

Food Design Thinking

This workshop combines creativity and strategy to innovate in the food sector. Participants engage in hands-on activities to brainstorm, prototype, and refine ideas, addressing challenges like sustainability, accessibility, and sensory design to create impactful food products and services.

Future Food and Food Trends

This workshop explores the evolving landscape of the food industry, focusing on innovations like sustainable ingredients, alternative proteins, and cutting-edge food technologies. Participants engage in discussions, and creative activities to understand emerging trends and their impact on consumer preferences and global food systems.

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Training

A specialised training program crafted to empower your design team with a strong foundation in the principles and methodologies of Food Design Thinking (FDT). Participants are guided through each stage of the FDT process, from defining the challenge and ideation to prototyping and evaluation, with hands-on learning tailored to your company’s unique needs.

Objectives:

Build foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in Food Design Thinking (FDT) to innovate and solve complex food-related challenges.
Equip your team with practical tools and strategies to drive creativity and align solutions with your brand’s values, focusing on sustainability, product design, and consumer experience.
Establish or train a dedicated Design team to implement and sustain the FDT process, fostering forward-thinking solutions for product development.

For Whom:

For Design teams or Innovation teams.

If your company doesn't already have a Design team I will help you creating one!

Duration: 9 days

Participants: 4 to 6

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Benefits of Food Design Thinking Training for Your Company:

Equip your team with the tools and methodologies to generate fresh ideas and creative solutions to complex food industry challenges
Increased Agility and Adaptability and foster a mindset of rapid ideation and prototyping, enabling quicker adaptation to changing market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory demands
Learn how to design message-centered products that resonate with consumers on a deeper level, creating more meaningful and lasting connections with your brand
Establish a clear, replicable process for innovation that guides teams through all stages of Food Design Thinking, improving workflow efficiency and collaboration
Develop an empowered and motivated design team that feels confident in driving change, leading projects, and contributing to the company’s growth and creative direction.
The FDT process encourages collaboration across departments, breaking down silos and enhancing the flow of ideas and feedback throughout your company.

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UNIVERSITIES
& TEACHERS

Talks

I give talks to the whole company or their Design team to showcase what Food Design can do, how it can be done, and - for those just approaching the topic - to introduce to the Food Design discipline.

Here is an examples of the topics I have discussed on presentations and keynotes.

The New Food Design Era

Showcasing the wonders of innovation at the intersection of food, creativity, and sustainability, while demonstrating how Food Design is far more, and far more impactful than styling and packaging.

Duration; 1 hour

What can Food Design Thinking do?

Introduction to Food Design Thinking, its unique features and principles, and what it can do for you.

Duration: 1 hour

Spiritual Sustainability

The Sustainability triangle becomes a pyramid with the addition of spiritual sustainability, the need for projects (whatever we design) to be spiritually sustainable for people as well as designers. Read more here.

Duration: 45 minutes

Food System Design

A talk on the 5 possible path towards Food System Design. Read more here.

Duration: 1 hour

Enhance your presentation skills

A talk where I share all the tip I learnt so far about speaking in public effectively while faving fun!

Duration: 1 hour

TALK SERIES:

I also organise talks series with a curated selection of international food designers. The series creates a panoramic view of food and food design trends, and the future of the food industry. See an example with these onlive talk series organised for a client in 2023: 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.

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Curriculum Design

I design course curriculums on various topics and always for experiential learning. I have designed curriculums for the classes I taught as a full time senior lecturer, for my online courses, and collaborated on designing or co-designing the curriculum for university clients. I have designed curriculums both for BA and MA courses.

examples:

integrating Food Design Thinking in Design courses and in Gastronomy courses
Design Thinking
Service Design
System Design Thinking
Critical / Speculative Food Design

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Food Design Thinking TEACHER Training

Training on the principles and modalities of the FDT process for university teachers who want to use FDT in their classes.

Objectives:

• Understanding the FDT methodology, its phases and methods
• Learning to select methods based on the project’t brief
• Becoming self-sufficient in the management and facilitation of the FDT process

Modality:

One-on-one online lessons.

Access to Francesca through email for q&as throughout the training.

Duration:

6 lessons, 2 hours each. One lesson a week.

Content:

I will present key topics (e.g. FDT principles, tools, facilitation insights, lexicon, info on collaboration, etc.) and detailed instructions on a large number of FDT methods. I will also provide you with PDF worksheets for each FDT methods, which you will be able to use with your students.

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Educational Travel Program

I design educational travel programs that immerse participants in real-world food systems, connecting them with local communities, pioneering businesses, and innovators who are actively shaping a more sustainable and equitable future in food.

For groups of university students and their teachers and Learn Abroad programs.

Objective:

This program offers a deep dive into food systems through direct immersion, where participants engage with the local community, collaborate with forward-thinking businesses, and connect with innovators leading the way toward a more sustainable future. Workshops on Food Design Thinking methods will help you actualise what you'll absorb into actionable outcomes for your company. The team will experience firsthand the impact of Systemic Design Thinking on food, people, culture, and the environment.

Locations:

Tuscany (Italy), Wadi Rum Desert (Jordan), Medellin (Colombia), Waiheke (New Zealand)

OR a location of your choice. in that case:

I conduct extensive research on the location and plan a tour to guide participants through diverse locations that showcase the intersections of food, Design, innovation, local culture, and community. I create reflection points creating meaningful connections with the people and places that drive the local food systems, culinary traditions, and forward-thinking food practices. I leverage on, and - when possible - invite my network of innovators and system thinkers to bring their perspectives and insights.

Teaching

Teaching and engaging education in Food Design and Food Design Thinking, equipping them with innovative tools and methodologies to address challenges and create meaningful solutions in the evolving food industry.

Objectives:

Foundational knowledge and practical skills in Food Design and Food Design Thinking to address complex challenges in the food industry.
Foster creativity and critical thinking through hands-on projects that integrate sustainability, innovation, and user-centered approaches to food systems.
Prepare students to develop forward-thinking solutions that align with emerging trends and contribute to impactful food product and experience design.

TOPICS:

Introduction to Food Design
Food Design Thinking
Critical / Speculative Food Design
Systemic Thinking and System Design

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INDIVIDUALS

Coaching

I offer personalised coaching services in food design, guiding you through the creative process to develop impactful, innovative food solutions that resonate with today’s needs. Whether you’re looking to master Food Design Thinking, conduct in-depth research, or refine your approach, I’ll support you in transforming ideas into meaningful, actionable outcomes.

Written Q&A: You send me an email with a few focused questions, and I’ll respond if time permits.
Coaching/Supervision Session: one hour, one-on-one online meeting with my undivided attention. Send me your work or questions in advance so we can make the most of it.
Exchange-Based Chat/Interview: We can have an online conversation or interview, and in return, you can assist with one of my ongoing projects. This would be something you can do remotely in your own time, usually in a few hours.