Born in Forli, Casadei graduated in Architecture at the University of Ferrara. She received a Masters in Design at Domus Academy.
Casadei collaborated for many years with James Irvine, growing an international knowledge and vision, then helped to run ‘Studio Irvine’ with Marialaura Rossiello Irvine. Casadei now runs her own business, and the design approach is based on a continuous personal interaction with clients and technicians. She works across product design, set design and art direction.