Andrea Steidl graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with a degree in Industrial Design, and began his career immediately with a job in Patricia Urquiola’s studio, becoming the Creative Manager. He was responsible for the Design and Product areas and directed limited editions, temporary installations, and site-specific and interior design projects.
At the same time, in academic circles, Andrea Steidl started working both as an assistant professor at the Politecnico di Milano and a course supervisor at Domus Academy and Scuola Politecnica di Design.

In 2016, he founded the / àr o / design studio with Raquel Pacchini. They work for a range of companies in the fields of art direction, graphic design, installations, and industrial product design.

Using a creative process based on aesthetic, product and strategic research, the / àr o / design studio transforms the ideas and inspirations of its clients into value systems in order to give rise to a fresh perspective on the brand that revolves around the creative direction, products and visual communication.