The Catholic University of America

Giuseppe Di Nicola

Lecturer
Architect and Industrial Designer

Courses

  • ARCH395/795 Independent Studies (Sp 2007)
  • ARCH395/795 Independent Studies (Fa 2006)
  • ARCH115 Introduction to Digital Media (Sp 2006)
  • ARCH395/795 Independent Studies (Sp 2006)
  • ARCH202 Introduction to Architecture Design Studio (Sp 2005)
  • ARCH514 Independent Studies (Sp 2005)

Education

  • Specialization in Industrial Design, University of Palermo, Italy, 2002
  • Masters in Architecture, University of Palermo, Italy, 2000
  • Diploma of Arts and Architecture, Statal Institute of Art, Cefalu, Italy, 1990

Teaching Experience

  • Visiting Critic, The Catholic University of America, 2005-present
  • Assistant Professor, Faculty of Design, School of Industrial Design, University of Palermo, 2002-2004
  • Director of Digital Media Laboratory, Industrial Design Department, 1999-2002

Professional Experience

  • Principal, Giuseppe Di Nicola Studio, Palermo, Italy, 2000-present
  • Fiera milano SpA. International, Milan, Italy, 2000-present
  • Architect, Argentino Design, Italy, 1996-1999

Awards

  • First Prize - 2000 - University of Palermo - scholarship - Industrial Design

Grants

  • €25,000 - International Workshop, Gibellina, Italy. Fondazione Orestiadi, Spring 2007
  • €12,000 - International Workshop, Cefalu, Italy. University of Rome, Spring 2006
  • €35,000 - Meeting Milano Exhibition, Sponsored by FieraMilano International, Salone del Mobile, Milan, Italy, Spring 2006

Presentations

  • On Demand - Design Lecture - International Exhibit by Fiera Milano - University of Palermo - School of Architecture, 2007

Publications

  • Seasons Lights - La Triennale di Milano - "Interni" - "Vivimilano" - "fuori salone," April 2007
  • Mundus Vivendi - La Triennale di Milano - Interni, April 2006
  • "Architecture and Film," Palermo, November 2005
  • "Miwine," Project design, Regione Campania/Regione Abruzzo/Regione Lazio, Graphics and Advertisement: SOLE 24 ORE "Panorama Economy" CAPITAL Fiera Milano, June 2004
  • "Corrispondenze," Art and Design from Sicily, Regione Siciliana, Fondazione Orestiadi, Italy, January 2003
  • "L'artigano in Fiera," AF, Project management, Graphics and Advertisement in Sole 24 ore, Fiera Milano, December 2003
  • Exhibition QUARIT, Graphic design and Publication: Corriere della Sera, Fiera Milano, 2002
  • "Corrispondenze," Art and Design from Sicily, Regione Siciliana, Fondazione Orestiadi, Italy, April 2002
  • Exhibition AF - "L'artigano in Fiera," Graphic design and Publication: Sole 24 ore, Fieramilano, November 2002
  • Macef - design with Michele Argentino - Milan, April 2001

Exhibitions

  • "California Gift Show" Exhibit, "Quality style and tradition" Graphic design and project management, Los Angeles, January 2007
  • "MACEF" Exhibit, "International Home Show" Chicago, March 2007
  • "Ferrarelle" Exhibit, Rimini, Italy, January 2006
  • "Ferrarelle" Exhibit, Barcelona, February 2006
  • "BIT" Regione Campania Exhibit, Design, project management and coordination, Fieramilano, Milan, March 2006
  • "Sicily Handcraft" Exhibit, Harrods, London, March 2006
  • "Boario" Exhibit, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Fieramilano, Milan, April 2006
  • "Research for Identification" in event of "Meeting Milano" Design and project management, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Fieramilano, Milan, April 2006
  • "Ferrarelle" Exhibit, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, May 2006
  • "Miwine" Exhibit, Ferrarelle and Boario display, Milan, June 2006
  • CISMEF Exhibit, Graphic design and project management, Italian Pavilion, Canton, China, September 2006
  • "Design Walk" Exhibit, Italiano Home Store, Los Angeles, June 2005
  • "Fancy Food" Exhibit, Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, July 2005
  • "Viva Italia Show" Exhibit, London, September 2005
  • "Miwine" Exhibit in event of HOST, Design and project management, Fieramilano, Milan, October 2005
  • "ANUGA" Exhibit, Germany, October 2005
  • Miwine" Exhibit, Singapore, November 2005
  • "Film and Architecture" Structures for Temporary Exhibits, Museo Regionale di Storia Naturale, Terrasini, (PA) Italy, with The Catholic University of America, August 2004