In 1995, Luigi Ferrara founded the Architectural Literacy Forum (ALF), a non-profit organization composed of volunteer architects who are committed to promoting the public appreciation of the built environment. In 1997, he was made an honorary member of the Association of Chartered Industrial designers in recognition of his contribution to the advancement of the profession. Luigi is currently the Director of the School of Design and the Chairman of the Architectural Literacy Forum. Luigi was recently inaugurated President of the International Council of the Societies of Industrial Design - the global organization for design industry professionals, educators and promoters - having served as President-Elect since 2001.