Paola De Luca

Futurist & Strategic Architect of AI-Augmented Innovation in Luxury and Culture

United States

About

Paola De Luca is a futurist, strategist, and founder working at the intersection of luxury, jewellery, culture, and emerging technologies. She supports brands, institutions, and industry ecosystems in navigating AI-driven innovation, digital transformation, and long-term change, with a focus on cognitive architecture, strategic creativity, and future-ready business models. She is Co-Founder of Trendvision Jewellery Forecasting, an independent observatory for the jewellery industry and part of VicenzaOro | Italian Exhibition Group. For over two decades, her work has translated socio-cultural shifts into strategic insight through research, trend forecasting, publications, and educational platforms. Currently, she is evolving her practice toward an AI-augmented cognitive operating system, integrating intelligence, creativity, and leadership to help organizations design new visions, ventures, and experiential strategies in complex environments.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at The Futurist Luxury Forecast
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Co-Founder & Creative Director at Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP
    Sep 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 10 mos

    Trend Vision Jewellery + Forecasting Independent Division of Italian Exhibition Group IEG, Italy - Strategic studies on Social changes and Consumer attitudes Focusing on Jewellery and Luxury Goods products: Editorial products, Educational programs, Events and Exhibitions

  • Professor Sustainabilty & Circular Design at Istituto Europeo di Design
    Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Chief Executive Officer at THE FUTURIST LTD
    Jan 2013 - Jul 2023 · 10 yrs 7 mos

  • Founder & Creative Director at TJF Group
    Sep 2002 - Sep 2012 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Director of Research and Forecasting Of TJF Group for one decade. Specialized in Fine Jewellery, Watches and Diamonds sectors. Role included: coordinating a global team of researchers and editors. Research and edit oak products. Educational program with VIP Clients included Diamonds miners, Governmental Organization, Fashion Brands, Trade Show organizers. Editor in Chief of TJF Magazine.