I'm Bernardo Manetti, a graphic designer with over three decades of experience in industrial, editorial, and advertising design. I lead studios and work as a freelancer across Italy and Europe, specializing in decals, screen printing systems, and decoration for helmets and sports gear. I enjoy turning complex briefs into manufacturable designs and I’ve headed graphics departments, managed printing workflows, and teamed with international clients. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with major brands, contributed illustrations for L'Unità and CGIL under the Benny Mannaia pseudonym, and worked on layouts for national publications, publishing houses, studios, and printers. I’m passionate about craft-driven design, packaging, and visual communication, and I thrive on turning ideas into practical, print-ready solutions that stand out in production on time and on budget.

Bernardo Manetti

I'm Bernardo Manetti, a graphic designer with over three decades of experience in industrial, editorial, and advertising design. I lead studios and work as a freelancer across Italy and Europe, specializing in decals, screen printing systems, and decoration for helmets and sports gear. I enjoy turning complex briefs into manufacturable designs and I’ve headed graphics departments, managed printing workflows, and teamed with international clients. Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with major brands, contributed illustrations for L'Unità and CGIL under the Benny Mannaia pseudonym, and worked on layouts for national publications, publishing houses, studios, and printers. I’m passionate about craft-driven design, packaging, and visual communication, and I thrive on turning ideas into practical, print-ready solutions that stand out in production on time and on budget.

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I’m Bernardo Manetti, a graphic designer with over three decades of experience in industrial, editorial, and advertising design. I lead studios and work as a freelancer across Italy and Europe, specializing in decals, screen printing systems, and decoration for helmets and sports gear. I enjoy turning complex briefs into manufacturable designs and I’ve headed graphics departments, managed printing workflows, and teamed with international clients.

Throughout my career I’ve collaborated with major brands, contributed illustrations for L’Unità and CGIL under the Benny Mannaia pseudonym, and worked on layouts for national publications, publishing houses, studios, and printers. I’m passionate about craft-driven design, packaging, and visual communication, and I thrive on turning ideas into practical, print-ready solutions that stand out in production on time and on budget.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at National and regional publications, publishing houses, professional studios, and printers
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1995
Graphic designer and layout artist for national and regional publications, publishing houses, professional studios, and printers.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Screen Printing Technician (Decals) at Private national and European companies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014
Freelance industrial, editorial, and advertising graphic designer and screen printing technician (decals).
Owner at Studio B.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Owner of a graphics and design studio (Studio B.), working nationally and internationally; main activities include industrial decoration design for helmets and sports accessories, and the industrialization of graphics through screen printing systems.
Head of Graphics Department / Screen and Offset Printing Technician at S.P. International, Florence
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Head of the graphics department and screen and offset printing technician; expert in creation and industrialization of decals for industrial decorations; design and production of motorcycle helmet collection for MM Independent.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Private national and international clients
January 1, 2023 - Present
From 2023 to today: freelance industrial, editorial, and advertising graphic designer for private national and international companies.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Arts at State Art Institute in Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Courses and diploma in Painting, Design, and Color Theory at Fortman Studios International Art School, Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Comics and Airbrush Technique Courses at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Graduation at Art High School Alberti, Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Graphic Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Diploma/Courses in Painting, Design, and Color Theory
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Comics and Airbrush Technique Courses
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Graduation from Art High School Alberti
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education