The DMI board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to the prestigious 40-person DMI Advisory Council.
 
 

Mauro Porcini is Head of Global Design, Consumer & Office Business Division Worldwide, 3M. Since 2002, he has managed 3M’s design strategies and projects, working with internal teams in Italy, USA, China, and Japan, and with the external support of renowned design firms. Partnering with marketing and R&D around the world, he works on developing 3M’s internal design culture to produce innovation with an experience-driven approach.
 
Scott Stropkay is a founding partner of the research, strategy, and development consulting firm, Essential. Scott helps corporate leaders create innovative products and services in consumer, healthcare, and commercial markets. His work guides the selection and development of market leading products and services for a wide variety of major clients. Prior to Essential, Scott led a design team at IDEO, and was a Director of Design at Gillette and Fitch.