Established as a community rather than a traditional exhibition platform, MANO brings dialogue between emerging and established creatives driven by a joined interest in unconventional design methods.
Our mission is to bring together creative circles of artists and designers providing a space where new narratives can emerge and shape the languages of tomorrow.
Our body is flexible meaning that our structure is non-static and open ended. Our identity is a moving thing that allows us to be spontaneous and reactive to sudden impulse or intriguing demands.

Established as a community rather than a traditional exhibition platform, MANO brings dialogue between emerging and established creatives driven by a joined interest in unconventional design methods.
Our mission is to bring together creative circles of artists and designers providing a space where new narratives can emerge and shape the languages of tomorrow.
Our body is flexible meaning that our structure is non-static and open ended. Our identity is a moving thing that allows us to be spontaneous and reactive to sudden impulse or intriguing demands.

Based in Milan and operating since 2022, MANO is led by Luca Persico and Nicola Pizzato.

Luca Persico (2000)
Product designer based in Milan, Italy.
Luca is holding up a master degree in Design and Engineering from the Design School Politecnico of Milano and has a former expertise in industrial design and creative direction.

Nicola Pizzato (2001)
UX designer based in Milan, Italy.
Nicola graduated with a master degree in Digital Design from the Politecnico of Milano. He combines UX/UI expertise with a passion for interiors and product design.

Based in Milan and operating since 2022, MANO is led by Luca Persico and Nicola Pizzato.

Luca Persico (2000)
Product designer based in Milan, Italy.
Luca is holding up a master degree in Design and Engineering from the Design School Politecnico of Milano and has a former expertise in industrial design and creative direction.

Nicola Pizzato (2001)
UX designer based in Milan, Italy.
Nicola graduated with a master degree in Digital Design from the Politecnico of Milano. He combines UX/UI expertise with a passion for interiors and product design.

Our research extends into physical space through active experimentation.
We design and produce our own objects as a direct translation of our aesthetic language. (Ref: The Incense Holder, 2026)

Our research extends into physical space through active experimentation.
We design and produce our own objects as a direct translation of our aesthetic language. (Ref: The Incense Holder, 2026)

Partnerships

Opportunities include social strategy, website articles and channel content.

For partnership inquiries:

info@manoresearch.com

Features

We also feature projects. If you have a subject you think fits our editorial direction, submit it. For submitting:

featured@manoresearch.com

(To ensure your submission is considered, please include the project name, images, a description, credits and any additional relevant information.)

Inquiries

We welcome thoughtful exchanges and unexpected connections.

For general inquiries or conversations:

hello@manoresearch.com

Promoting contemporary design and cultural dialogue revealing the stories behind the practice.

info@manoresearch.com

(+39) 348 5335331

Milan MI 20125, Italy

©2026 MANO. All rights reserved.

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Promoting contemporary design and cultural dialogue revealing the stories behind the practice.

info@manoresearch.com

(+39) 348 5335331

Milan MI 20125, Italy

©2026 MANO. All rights reserved.

Cookie Policy

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Privacy Policy

Promoting contemporary design and cultural dialogue revealing the stories behind the practice.

info@manoresearch.com

(+39) 348 5335331

Milan MI 20125, Italy

©2026 MANO. All rights reserved.

Cookie Policy

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Privacy Policy