Paola Navone was born in 1950 in Turin, Italy, and trained as an architect at the Polytechnic University of Turin, graduating in 1973. After moving to Milan, she became closely connected to the radical design culture of the late 1970s and 1980s, collaborating with leading figures of the era and developing a signature approach defined by experimentation and a resistance to convention.
Her practice spans product design, interiors, art direction, exhibitions, and hospitality projects worldwide, shaped by years of travel and a deep appreciation for handmade traditions and imperfect beauty. Navone has worked with many international brands across furniture and lifestyle, and her work is recognized for mixing contemporary lines with artisanal warmth, unexpected references, and a confident use of color.
