Hi! I’m Xenia, or Kseniia, or Xè
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I’m an Italian-based freelance social designer and cultural manager focused on building connections and advocating for the transformative potential of creative disciplines in promoting systemic change. My practice and research interests include citizens’ involvement in democratic processes, intercultural and civic education, and cultural public policies. 

After graduating in Communication Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan, I worked as a Creative Project Manager for a leading Italian independent festival on visual design. Recently, I concluded my Master's program in Eco-Social Design at the Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, which guided me to a more conscious and responsible practice. In November 2024, I will start a PhD in (Re)Designing Democracy at UHasselt (Belgium).

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Hi! I’m Xenia, or Kseniia, or Xè
BIO

I’m an Italian-based freelance social designer and cultural manager focused on building connections and advocating for the transformative potential of creative disciplines in promoting systemic change. My practice and research interests include citizens’ involvement in democratic processes, intercultural and civic education, and cultural public policies.

After graduating in Communication Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan, I worked as a Creative Project Manager for a leading Italian independent festival on visual design. Recently, I concluded my Master's program in Eco-Social Design at the Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, which guided me to a more conscious and responsible practice. In November 2024, I will start a PhD in (Re)Designing Democracy at UHasselt (Belgium).

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POSTO GIUSTO PER

2020



Organisation: Print Club Torino
Role: Artistic Direction assistance

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In July 2020, the "Posto Giusto Per" project emerged as a collaborative effort between Graphic Days® Design Lab and a group of students from Politecnico di Torino. My role in this initiative centred on guiding the artistic direction, primarily contributing to concept development, communication strategy, and overseeing on-site implementation.

"Posto Giusto Per," translating to "The Right Place To" in Italian, represents an urban revitalisation initiative undertaken under the commission of the Municipality of Settimo Torinese, a town within the Turin province. This public intervention was part of the recent expansion of the city's pedestrian zones, presenting a unique opportunity to explore tactical urbanism.

The essence of the project can be distilled into three simple words: "Posto Giusto Per," an open invitation to experience the place in the best possible way. Our team's core objective was to inspire the citizens of Settimo to reassess the significance of their town. After all, those who reside within a city are often the best equipped to understand its challenges and potential. Consequently, we prioritised the active involvement of local residents, positioning them as co-designers shaping the future of Settimo Torinese.


© Kseniia Obukhova 2023