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Hi, I’m Francesca, a freelance graphic designer and art director specializing in book design and visual identity. Over the past twenty years I have led design projects from concept to completion across education, fashion, cosmetics, music, food and hospitality, delivering bold, emotion-driven solutions that align with my clients’ goals. I thrive on creating conceptual, beautiful work with a strong sense of colour, layout and typography.
Now based in Italy after ten years in London, I collaborate with clients internationally and enjoy shaping brands and books that resonate with audiences and celebrate craft.
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Language
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance senior graphic designer and art director at Freelance / self-employed
January 1, 2021 - PresentFreelance senior graphic designer and art director; leads design projects from concept to completion; collaborates with international clients; specializes in book design and visual identity.
Book senior designer at Watkins Publishing (London, UK)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Senior designer on book projects at Watkins Publishing, London.
Freelance senior graphic designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Freelance senior graphic designer in London, UK.
Middleweight and senior graphic designer at Ellittica Design (Parma, Italy)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009Middleweight and senior graphic designer; led design projects across multiple clients.
Junior graphic designer at Area Italia (Parma, Italy)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Junior graphic designer; early career in design.
Freelance senior graphic designer and art director at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentLead design projects from concept to completion for clients across multiple sectors; freelance senior graphic designer and art director; based in Italy with international collaboration; focus on book design and visual identity; manage client relations and production liaising with printers.
Book Senior Designer at Watkins Publishing
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Led book design projects as Book Senior Designer at Watkins Publishing (London, UK); crafted editorial visuals and branding; collaborated with authors, editors and production teams to deliver high-quality books.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Freelance work across graphic design and publishing; collaborated with clients; managed projects end-to-end.
Middleweight and Senior Graphic Designer at Ellittica Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009Led design solutions across various industries; mentored juniors and coordinated with teams.
Junior Graphic Designer at Area Italia
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999Early career; contributed to creative concepts, layout and production.
Education
Diploma of Graphic Design at The Academy of Art and Design Cappiello (Florence, Italy)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998High School Diploma in Graphic Design at The Art Institute Paolo Toschi (Parma, Italy)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995Diploma of Graphic Design at The Academy of Art and Design Cappiello (Florence, Italy)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998High School Diploma in Graphic Design at The Art Institute Paolo Toschi (Parma, Italy)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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