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Novazzano, Ti, Ch

Novazzano, Canton Ticino, Svizzera

Building on my previous experience as Product Development Manager, I transitioned into a strategic coordination role, optimizing the product portfolio and enhancing the company’s visual identity. Key contributions include: • Developing an internal product sheet system, categorizing offerings (e.g., retail collections, special online editions) for strategic alignment. • Creating visually compelling product imagery and ensuring consistency in CMF (Color, Material, Finish) to reflect the… Show more Building on my previous experience as Product Development Manager, I transitioned into a strategic coordination role, optimizing the product portfolio and enhancing the company’s visual identity. Key contributions include: • Developing an internal product sheet system, categorizing offerings (e.g., retail collections, special online editions) for strategic alignment. • Creating visually compelling product imagery and ensuring consistency in CMF (Color, Material, Finish) to reflect the brand’s identity. • Conducting competitor analysis to refine the company’s product positioning. • Integrating new sets into coherent product families and identifying market gaps for innovation opportunities.This role underscores my evolution into a more strategic and creative direction while leveraging technical expertise. Show less

Novazzano, Canton Ticino, Svizzera

Leading a marketing-oriented R&D department, I helped expand Geomag's product portfolio beyond its core magnetic bar construction system:Brand Development & Product Innovation• Participated in creating a coherent brand architecture and initial brand guidelines• Contributed to developing new gaming platforms targeting different age groupsCreative Team Coordination• Managed relationships with international creative agencies and supervised internal team growth•… Show more Leading a marketing-oriented R&D department, I helped expand Geomag's product portfolio beyond its core magnetic bar construction system:Brand Development & Product Innovation• Participated in creating a coherent brand architecture and initial brand guidelines• Contributed to developing new gaming platforms targeting different age groupsCreative Team Coordination• Managed relationships with international creative agencies and supervised internal team growth• Coordinated diverse technical suppliers including packaging printers, plastic molding specialists, inventors, 3D artists, illustrators, and POP merchandising professionalsMarket Expansion• Helped develop specialized packaging solutions for new sales channels: - Educational market materials - Gift sector presentations - Point-of-purchase displays for mass retail• Supported the adaptation of product lines across different retail environmentsThis role combined creative direction with technical coordination, focusing on brand consistency while expanding into new market segments. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

As design assistant to renowned Italian designer Enzo Mari, I developed technical drawings and scale models for various significant projects while contributing to his personal archive of over 1,500 designs. Key projects included:• Created exhibition graphics and documentation for shows at GAM Turin (2008), La Triennale di Milano (2010), and Fondation Cartier Paris (2011)• Produced technical drawings for Hermès furniture collection manufactured by B&B Italia (2011) and developed… Show more As design assistant to renowned Italian designer Enzo Mari, I developed technical drawings and scale models for various significant projects while contributing to his personal archive of over 1,500 designs. Key projects included:• Created exhibition graphics and documentation for shows at GAM Turin (2008), La Triennale di Milano (2010), and Fondation Cartier Paris (2011)• Produced technical drawings for Hermès furniture collection manufactured by B&B Italia (2011) and developed designs for wooden toys for Danese Milano• Supported major publishing projects including Mari's autobiography "25 Modi per Piantare un Chiodo" (Mondadori, 2010), and anniversary editions for BUR and Babalibri• Managed projects for Artek, Robots, Magis and Domus, utilizing both traditional drafting techniques and digital tools for manufacturer communicationsThis role provided comprehensive exposure to Mari's methodical design approach across furniture, exhibitions, and publishing, while developing expertise in both manual and digital design documentation. Show less

Laurea Magistrale, Industrial Design

Erasmus, Art & Design

Rovaniemi, Finland

Diploma, Disegno Figurativo