Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Dario Martone has been attracted to art since childhood, so it was no surprise when he decided to enroll in an art college in Rome and graduated with a degree in industrial design. He believes that designers are capable of changing lives with products that educate people and teach them to respect themselves, the community, and the environment. Martone is studying for a master’s degree at Iuav University in Venice.
Designed by Gabriele Natale and Luis Enrique Pisfil, Chance offers a second chance to abandoned dogs.
In the shape of a container, this large kennel has a GPS device that alerts the appropriate authorities when an animal is inside. The solar-powered container dispenses a ration of food and water for the dog.
The Nature is a small device designed to wash reusable sanitary towels. It is made of silicone and ABS polymer.
Its high temperatures disinfect the pads, eliminating the need for the chemical products that would normally be needed to prepare them for washing in a conventional washing machine.