Enrico Ascoli, Italian sound designer, music producer and psychologist; experiments with sound in the field of live performances and sound art, as well as advertising, theatre arts and cognitive research. A professor of music psychology and sound design at IED – European Design Institute in Milan and professor of animation at the CSC – Centre for Cognitive Science in Turin; Ascoli designed music and sound effects for renowned Italian production companies dealing with interaction design and marketing agencies. During his career he collaborated with corporate giants such as NIKE, Baccardi, Illy, and Fiat; he was awarded for his sound designs at several major international animation festivals. He participated at the Paris Biennale, Stream, and E-ArtQuake festivals, Art Basel manifestation and projects led by institutions like the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam and Royal College of Arts in London.