Paola Nuovo Gómez

MEET THE MAKER

I graduated in industrial design, for 15 years I was a lecturer in the research area within the industrial design career in Paraguay, I moved with my family to Italy in 2018, to deepen my passion which is ceramics; I attended FISTIC, now I’m trying to understand the Italian mechanisms to start my business in the ceramic sector, I want to deepen the gardening and landscaping area, focusing on sprinklers for the gain of water and fountains to refresh the environment. I like to work with other disciplines that enrich my work.

My goals are: looking for as little waste as possible in my production process, and to obtain unique or limited series objects with a high symbolic content. Be aware of all materials and production processes to create objects that can improve the quality of life of users.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE PART OF CRAFTING BUSINESS PROGRAMME?

To learn more about how the system works, to meet people who may be interested in forming a participatory work team, and to learn about other realities that can help me to root myself better by working in the reinforcement of identity and tradition.

WHAT ARE YOUR FEEDBACKS?

I moved to Italy 2 years ago from South America, I still have to start my personal ceramic business, I consider that I sent my participation with a somewhat detached, objective vision, in order to better understand all the roads that take place , understanding the European reality and then making a personal approach

I have seen that there is a market that expects a high level of quality, and that finds in the particular stories of the artisan realities an inspiration that makes the difference in the shopping experience. I am changing and reinforcing my story within the production process of my products, without losing sight of quality and sustainability.

FIVE THINGS YOU’LL BRING WITH YOU FROM THE EXPERIENCE:

• Better set my goals
• Reinforce storytelling, but then be consistent with the products you create
• Learn more about the new market platforms
• Aim for a high-quality production process without neglecting the environmental impact
• Work on the marketing plan