Hi, I'm Bernardo Manetti. I'm a graphic designer with decades of experience in editorial graphics, logos, brochures, and more. I specialize in industrial decoration, decal creation, and helmet graphics. I work as a freelance designer and as the owner of Studio B., managing the entire project lifecycle, from concept to production. I'm an expert in prepress, including screen printing and decal creation for safety devices, sports equipment, and consumer products. I also collaborate with national and international brands, lead design teams, and manage a studio that operates internationally. I've worked as an illustrator for national newspapers and other publications. I'm passionate about transforming complex briefs into print-ready graphics and building studios that combine creativity and practical production expertise.…

Bernardo Manetti

Hi, I'm Bernardo Manetti. I'm a graphic designer with decades of experience in editorial graphics, logos, brochures, and more. I specialize in industrial decoration, decal creation, and helmet graphics. I work as a freelance designer and as the owner of Studio B., managing the entire project lifecycle, from concept to production. I'm an expert in prepress, including screen printing and decal creation for safety devices, sports equipment, and consumer products. I also collaborate with national and international brands, lead design teams, and manage a studio that operates internationally. I've worked as an illustrator for national newspapers and other publications. I'm passionate about transforming complex briefs into print-ready graphics and building studios that combine creativity and practical production expertise.…

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Hi, I’m Bernardo Manetti. I’m a graphic designer with decades of experience in editorial graphics, logos, brochures, and more.
I specialize in industrial decoration, decal creation, and helmet graphics.
I work as a freelance designer and as the owner of Studio B., managing the entire project lifecycle, from concept to production. I’m an expert in prepress, including screen printing and decal creation for safety devices, sports equipment, and consumer products. I also collaborate with national and international brands, lead design teams, and manage a studio that operates internationally.

I’ve worked as an illustrator for national newspapers and other publications.

I’m passionate about transforming complex briefs into print-ready graphics and building studios that combine creativity and practical production expertise.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner at Studio B.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Owner of a graphics and design studio working nationally and internationally. Activities include decoration and design (industrial) for safety helmets and sports accessories, industrialization of graphics through screen printing systems, and creation of full collections for major brands.
Owner / Studio Director at Studio B
January 1, 2023 - Present
Owner of a graphics and design studio, working nationally and internationally; decoration and design (industrial) for helmets and sports accessories; industrialization of graphics; screen printing systems
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.
Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at National and regional publications, publishing houses, professional studios, and printers (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Graphic design and layout for national and regional publications; collaborations with publishing houses and studios; printing sector involvement.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Screen Printing Technician
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance industrial, editorial, and advertising graphic designer and screen printing technician (decals) for private national and European companies.
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.
Owner at Studio B. (Graphics and Design Studio)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Owner and lead designer; decoration and design (industrial) for safety helmets and sports accessories; development and industrialization of decals; printing-system design.
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.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Screen Printing Technician (Decals) at Private national and European companies (Freelance)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2014
Industrial, editorial, and advertising graphic design; decals; screen printing; served private national and European clients.
Graphic Designer and Layout Artist at National and Regional Publications, Publishing Houses, Studios, and Printers
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014
Graphic designer and layout artist for national and regional publications, publishing houses, professional studios, and printers.
Freelance Illustrator and Cartoonist at L'Unità and CGIL
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014
Freelance illustrator and cartoonist (pseudonym Benny Mannaia) for L'Unità and CGIL; also contributed to publications in universities and underground fanzines.
Art Director at Disposable Cameras Company (client)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014
Art director for a company specializing in disposable cameras, with completely customized layouts and packaging.
Freelance Graphic Designer (Industrial, Editorial, Advertising) & Screen Printing Technician (Decals) at Various private national and European companies
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2014
Freelance industrial, editorial, and advertising graphic designer and screen printing technician (decals) for private national and European companies.
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).
Head of Graphics Department and Screen Printing Technician at S.P. International
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1995
Head of graphics department and screen and offset printing technician; expert in the creation and industrialization of decals for industrial decorations; design and production of the motorcycle helmet collection for MM Independent.
Head of Graphics Department & Screen Printing Technician (Decals) at S.P. International
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1995
Head of the graphics department and screen and offset printing technician; expert in the creation and industrialization of decals for industrial decorations; design and production of the motorcycle helmet collection for partner company MM Independent.
Head of Graphics Department / Screen and Offset Printing Technician at S.P. International
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1995
Head of the graphics department and screen and offset printing technician; expert in decals for industrial decorations; design and production of helmet collection for partner company MM Independent.
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.

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
Graphic Arts at State Art Institute in Florence
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Diploma in Painting, Design, and Color Theory at Fortman Studios International Art School in Florence
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Courses in Comics and Airbrush Technique at School of Visual Arts in New York (USA)
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Graduate at Art High School 'Alberti' in Florence
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Graphic Arts at State Art Institute in Florence
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
Diploma in Painting, Design, and Color Theory at Fortman Studios International Art School in Florence
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
Courses in Comics and Airbrush Technique at School of Visual Arts in New York (USA)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Graduate at Art High School 'Alberti' in Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991
Graphic Arts at State Art Institute in Florence
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982
Courses and diploma in Painting, Design, and Color Theory at Fortman Studios International Art School in Florence
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
Comics and Airbrush Technique Courses at School of Visual Arts in New York (USA)
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Graduate at Art High School “Alberti” in Florence
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991

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, Retail