Towards the figure of the eco-exhibition designer

In a world where sustainability is no longer an option but a necessity, exhibition design a discipline inherently ephemeral and temporary — is also called to reinvent itself. This volume tells the story of the emergence of a new professional figure: the “eco-Allestitore” (eco-exhibition designer), a mediator between creativity and responsibility, capable of integrating design, technology, and environmental care. Born from the experience of the NSBVN – Sustainable Exhibit Cluster and the project TOCC – Exhibit 2.0: The Ecological Turn, the book brings together reflections, research, and practices shared by universities, cultural institutions, companies, and professionals. It traces a path that unites theory and action, past and future, transforming the ephemeral from a synonym of waste into an opportunity for connection, innovation, and sustainable culture. Towards the Figure of the Eco-Exhibition Designer is not merely a collection of essays but an invitation to imagine new ways of designing and inhabiting temporary spaces — building a lasting legacy made of shared ideas and practices, not waste.