Politecnico di Milano, through its School of Design, has been awarded the Ladislav Sutnar Prize 2026, an international recognition presented by the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen for contributions to design culture, research and education.
The award acknowledges Politecnico di Milano's ability to connect design, technology and research through innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with contemporary challenges.
The prize was accepted by Elena Caratti, Associate Professor at the Department of Design and Coordinator of the Communication Design Degree Programme, who delivered a lecture exploring translation as a cultural and methodological perspective on design education.
The event also featured an exhibition at the Incubator Gallery, showcasing three Master's theses in Communication Design:
- Take Eight Photos of Your Hands! – Benedetta Riccio, supervised by Gabriele Colombo
- Weak Ties – Maria Chiara Caliò, supervised by Marco Quaggiotto
- Ecate: Fatphobia Arcana – Vanessa Medda, supervised by Valeria Bucchetti and Francesca Casnati
A recognition of the collective contribution of faculty members, researchers and students to advancing design research and education.