Mr. De Rosa joins Wor(l)d Media & Technology Corp. at an important time for the company, following the success of Space LUMINA smart glasses, the first to operate without links to any other devices. Launched in May of this year, more than 2,000 pairs of Space Lumina have been sold already. LUMINA glasses deliver a high quality, wireless, infotainment experience using cutting-edge technology.
Winner of the Photokina Star Awards 2014 and the Innovation Award 2015 at the CES in Las Vegas, the most important technology fair in the world, Antonio De Rosa is well-known in the sector for many of his futuristic product concepts, having correctly predicted the arrival of the Apple Watch in 2010. He has also predicted the arrival of many other technologies and innovative devices in his designs and drawings, which have been published in some of the most prominent magazines in the world.
Mr. De Rosa's profile went global when he invented the Socialmatic Camera, licensed to Polaroid PLR Holding, the first Instant Digital Smart Camera that was created through an agreement with Polaroid. However, his creative career started at a young age, when he worked in the world of video games, taking up various roles such as graphic designer and project manager. He completed his studies with a Masters in Communication and Marketing, specialling in Creative Direction. He subsequently worked for major agencies in Italy, the U.S. and Asia, taking up various positions as Senior Graphic Designer, Web Designer and Art Director.
His expanded his experience by getting involved in several international campaigns in the IT field, where he also continued to develop his passion for industrial design, creating products for smart phones producers, hi-fi systems and home entertainment kits. "Joining Wor(l)d is a wonderful challenge," said De Rosa. "And to do so at such an important time-just after the launch of LUMINA, increases my sense of responsibility. I will also bring the fruits of my experience with Socialmatic to the company. My aim is to contribute to the development of one of the emerging global players in new technology and communication."
