We are a
Performance Design
Agency
We specialize in AI, Digital Technology and Design Leadership offering Training, Strategic Advisory and Creative Services
for Individuals and Organizations in the AEC industry.
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Our Mission
We are dedicated to integrating Design Technology, Scandinavian Design Principles and AI to empower future Design Leaders.
Our mission is to enhance the potential of individuals and SMEs, ensuring they thrive in a digital-first world through innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth.
We strive to make design technology universally accessible, fostering its role in shaping environments and democratizing its use for impactful, sustainable decisions in our physical and digital spaces.
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Our Story
In late 2022, Riccardo Piazzai and Tiago Pereira—two seasoned professionals in design leadership and digital technology — set out on an entrepreneurial journey.
Recognizing the transformative potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, immersive realities, and digital twins, they envisioned a future where Generative AI drives innovation and reshapes business models.
After a year of extensive applied research, they founded NORDFY, a forward-thinking Performance Design Agency specializing in AI-driven design processes. NORDFY is committed to partnering with clients to build intelligent, AI-powered systems that not only enhance design but also shape the future of the creative industry
Today, NORDFY is at the forefront of innovating traditional design methods and empowering clients to adapt to a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Our Values
Our values are rooted in equality, inclusiveness, democratic design, sustainability, and community learning. We believe in creating impactful solutions that are rooted in simplicity, efficiency, and innovation, while fostering growth and shared collaboration.
Fields of Expertise
We bring a wealth of international experience, bridging the gap between technology and design.
We are dedicated to empowering individuals with foresight and design expertise, ensuring excellent performance in a tech-driven market.
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Digital Transformation Strategy
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BIM Strategy & Automated processes
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Next Generation Design Leadership
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AI-Powered Design
Who we are
Riccardo
Architect & Strategic Leader in BIM, Digital Twins, and AI, with international experiences in Italy, Japan, and Denmark. Instrumental in driving digital strategies for industry leaders like Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Perkins & Will, and Mario Cucinella Architects, bridging the gap between technology and design.
He is deeply interested in the intersection between design, digital technology, and entrepreneurship as an opportunity to foster equality, sustainability, and future-ready thinking. Since 2017, he has been immersed in Computational Design and BIM, particularly in data-driven design workflows within a strategic framework.
Tiago
With over 20 years of international experience, including strategic leadership roles as a Partner at Schmidt Hammer Lassen and Design Principal at Perkins & Will, Tiago brings a wealth of strategic, tactical, and operational expertise. He specializes in empowering companies and individuals to enhance their competitive edge through disruptive technologies and design thinking.
A creative visionary, Tiago drives transformative growth and strategic advancement by leveraging technological innovation, design excellence, and forward-thinking strategies to unlock value. With deep expertise in Generative AI and Blockchain, he helps SMEs and individuals unleash their full potential and prepare for the future, today.