The genius loci team is a multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary design team, composed of Masters graduates from Domus Academy and founded in March 1999 in Milan.

This new relational and non-profit platform that allows for the exchange and growth of creative projects is supported by Future Concept Lab, an Institute of International research and Strategic Consulting based in Milan. The initiatives, the genius loci lab project (1999) and the creation of this website (2001), give emphasis to the creative and innovative processes that take place on the international scene.

The themes/issues in the genius loci lab propose information related to the current phenomena (experimenting), the methodologies and theoretical issues (researching) and the creative/artistic expressions, design issues and innovation (visioning). At the same time, the process of creative pollination is based on the "transformations" of signals gathered from all around the world regarding the 4P- People, Places, Plans & Projects.

In various occasions during the year the genius loci team selects and rewards innovative thoughts and visions. The team monitors various important events all around the world in order to select designs, ideas and visions of young creative people. On the other side, creative minds that come from different parts of the world can propose and present their projects and ideas in the genius loci lab, by sending material directly to the team.
Lucia Chrometzka • concept & content design responsible
Half Greek/German, Lucia was born in Corfu. After graduating with a BA(Hons) from Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication in 1997, with a Royal Society of the Arts Award, she completed her Masters in Industrial Design at Domus Academy, she currently works as a Concept Designer for Future Concept Lab. In FCL she has collaborated in projects for major clients, including Nokia (Finland), Coca-Cola (Atlanta, USA), Coty (Spain) and Illy/Alessi partnership (Italy).
Giovanni Agostino Viscomi • communication & interaction
Born in Lincoln, England, studied for a diploma in art and design at Lincoln School of Art, 1993/94. Followed by a Degree in 3D design, 1994/97 at Wolverhampton University. In 1998 a Masters degree in Industrial Design, Domus Academy. On completion of studies became visiting lecturer at Wolverhampton University and masters assistant for Domus Academy, 1999. Since 2000 has worked on many projects including 100%natural and GiovanniViscomi.com
Wonhee Park • communication & interaction
Born in Seoul, Korea. In February 95 completed a degree in interior environmental design (Ewha Women's University) Seoul. Followed by a diploma in Architectural Interior Design, Istituto Europeo di Design, Milano. In 1998 gained a Master in Design, Domus Academy. On completing Domus she started a collaboration with "Domus Academy Research". WonheePark.com
Ilanit Kabessa • fashion and concept developer
Born in Israel. Graduated with a B.A, fashion design studies, in 1995 at "Shenkar" Israel. at 1999 gained Master degree at Domus Academy, Milano. Professional experience includes: commercial  fashion design, costumes for theatre and performance arts, research and development for fashion and industrial design sectors, cultural research etc, since 1999 a collaborator of "Future Concept Lab".
Johannes Lampela • correspondent
Born in Rovaniemi, Finland. After completing a bachelor degree in product design at Lahti Design Institute, Finland he started collaborating with Finnish furniture manufacturers. In 1998 he took a masters degree at Domus Academy, Milan and since has been working as a freelance designer. He has also been assisting at Domus Academy.
Mercedes Jaen Ruiz • correspondent
Born, September 29th 1973 in Elche, Spain. Studied industrial design at CEU San Pablo University (València, Spain) 92-97 and Masters in Industrial Design at Domus Academy (Milano, Italy) 98, has worked in several studios in Milan, artist in residence at Takumi Studio (Gifu, Japan). She is working as freelance designer in graphic and industrial design.
JuanJose de San Martin • correspondent
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Studied at a Technical oriented high school, Ing. P. Nogues. Mendoza, 85-90 followed by Industrial Design, UNC, Mendoza, 92-97. Industrial Design Master, Domus Academy, Milan, in 1998. Has Experience as a Freelance graphic designer since 1990, and product designer since 1994, Computer modelling from 1996, Interactive design, video editing and computer animation 1998.

Sabina Deweik • correspondent
Born in São Paulo, Brazil. Took her degree in Journalism at Pontifícia Universidade Católica (1996), where she worked at the Press Office and received a scholarship. Then, worked for the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo. In 1998 she moved to Milan, worked as an international correspondent for Brazilian magazines, attended, the Master in Fashion Design at Domus Academy, and started to collaborate with Future Concept Lab. Back in Brazil, works as a journalist and fashion producer.
 
A big thanks to the extended branch of our research team in different parts of the world:

Sonia Ortiz Alcón, Frank Altpeter, Michael Basara, Bruna Bianchi, George Butler, Marisa Catalan, Anna Cole, Alexandra Coslin, Simrita Dhillon, Valentina Di Francesco, Daniel Feinstein, Edoardo Hahn, Ran Lerner, Anna Lopriore, Giuseppe Satriani, Himansu Seth, Belinda Skarica, Jenny Stein, Maria Tarantino, Raoul Trujillo, Ken Yokomizo