Donna Piacenza is a creator of thoughtful things and a tinkerer at heart. Her award-winning work spans multiple industries from housewares to furniture and handheld electronics. 

An innate entrepreneurial spirit inspired the formation of Donna Piacenza Creative, where she collaborates with major retailers like Target and CB2, working with in-house teams to help bring inspired products to market.

As an industry leader, Donna has helped launch many successful products for clients like Motorola, FIskars, Coca-Cola and Apple. She draws upon her experience to mentor and inspire others, always eager to exchange ideas, iterate, refine, and learn from others.

Her work is driven by empathy and great regard for environmental impact, resulting in elegant and enduring solutions.

Accolades:

Inventor, 15 U.S. Patents

Industrial Design Excellence Awards, IDEA

Chicago Atheneum Good Design Awards

CES Innovation Awards

AIGA 365 Annual Design Review

Photo credit: Catherine Widuch