Peripheries (Design, Nature, Culture and Tourism) is a group based in Madeira Island, focusing on design beyond large, centralised, global decision making. The group is committed to working with students, local communities and visitors on holistic design approaches to regional problems.

Mission

- to improve the lives of inhabitants and experiences of visitors through local culture and ecosystems;
- to contribute to holistic approaches in Design involving nature conservation and eco-tourism in the Madeira region;
- to develop nature-centric approaches to design;
- to foster hospitality and sustainable tourism;
- to connect research with its territories and communities.

Board of coordinators

• Susana Gonzaga

Keywords

• Peripheral regions, Tourism, Hospitality, Local Communities.

Staff

PhD members

• Elisa Bertolotti
• Pau Galbis
• Sérgio Lemos
• Susana Gonzaga
• Valentina Vezzani

Other members