I am Nicola Surmane Russolo, a multifaceted designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic, interior, and product design. I founded Morfeo to create ultra-high-end, bespoke funerary urns, identifying a niche in luxury cremation art and taking the project from concept to prototypes, material selection, tooling, and final finishes with a Made-in-Italy ethos. As an independent designer based in Prague and Trento, I collaborate on logos, brand identities, packaging, interior facades, and product design for hospitality, wellness, and homeware. My work emphasizes problem-solving from multiple angles, meticulous craftsmanship, and a passion for new materials and finishes. I thrive in both solo and team settings and speak Italian and English fluently.

Nicola Russolo

I am Nicola Surmane Russolo, a multifaceted designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic, interior, and product design. I founded Morfeo to create ultra-high-end, bespoke funerary urns, identifying a niche in luxury cremation art and taking the project from concept to prototypes, material selection, tooling, and final finishes with a Made-in-Italy ethos. As an independent designer based in Prague and Trento, I collaborate on logos, brand identities, packaging, interior facades, and product design for hospitality, wellness, and homeware. My work emphasizes problem-solving from multiple angles, meticulous craftsmanship, and a passion for new materials and finishes. I thrive in both solo and team settings and speak Italian and English fluently.

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I am Nicola Surmane Russolo, a multifaceted designer with over 20 years of experience spanning graphic, interior, and product design. I founded Morfeo to create ultra-high-end, bespoke funerary urns, identifying a niche in luxury cremation art and taking the project from concept to prototypes, material selection, tooling, and final finishes with a Made-in-Italy ethos.

As an independent designer based in Prague and Trento, I collaborate on logos, brand identities, packaging, interior facades, and product design for hospitality, wellness, and homeware. My work emphasizes problem-solving from multiple angles, meticulous craftsmanship, and a passion for new materials and finishes. I thrive in both solo and team settings and speak Italian and English fluently.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Designer at Morfeo
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded Morfeo to create ultra-high-end custom funerary urns. Identified a niche in luxury cremation art, researched the market, designed all products, selected materials, chosen tooling, collaborated with epoxy resin and finishing partners, and crafted prototypes to position Morfeo as a luxury Made-in-Italy specialty company.
Independent Designer
January 1, 2005 - Present
Based in Prague and Trento, provided graphic design (logos, brochures, invitations, corporate identity), interior design (facades and interiors for apartments and restaurants), and product design (homewares such as mirrors, tables, lamps) for hotels, restaurants, and companies.
Packaging Designer, Product Designer at RESPILON
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Packaging and product design for a global leader in nanofibers.
Graphic Designer / Designer at Grooves Custom Skis
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Custom design graphics for bespoke handmade skis.
Showroom Responsable at Opera Italia sro
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Showroom responsibility for an agent of Italian design companies; identified potential clients, assisted in securing assignments, facilitated negotiations, and managed showroom operations.

Education

BS in Industrial Design at Politecnico of Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet