My name is Fabrizio Bellanca, and I am an advertising graphic designer with 36 years of experience. I began my career in 1989, creating hand-drawn sketches using techniques that today would probably make a young web designer smile. I witnessed the great transformation of graphic design and visual communication: software once reserved for a select few, along with printing services and photo-color scanning technologies, became accessible to everyone. This made professional graphic design available not only to large companies with substantial budgets, but also to small businesses seeking a respectable and elegant corporate identity. With the rise of the web, this trend exploded: what began as a simple Internet business card evolved into a space where brands engage users, immerse them, and bring them back — making them feel part of the logo and the company itself. Today, companies actively reach out to users through social media, speaking the same language. Those who fail to do so are left behind. A company must therefore embrace this goal: presenting itself attractively, with the right logo, the right appeal, the right website, and a dedicated app. In a world where everyone is shouting, whispering the right idea into the consumer’s ear is the winning choice. And I am here to do exactly that, together with you… if you give me the opportunity.

Fabrizio Bellanca

My name is Fabrizio Bellanca, and I am an advertising graphic designer with 36 years of experience. I began my career in 1989, creating hand-drawn sketches using techniques that today would probably make a young web designer smile. I witnessed the great transformation of graphic design and visual communication: software once reserved for a select few, along with printing services and photo-color scanning technologies, became accessible to everyone. This made professional graphic design available not only to large companies with substantial budgets, but also to small businesses seeking a respectable and elegant corporate identity. With the rise of the web, this trend exploded: what began as a simple Internet business card evolved into a space where brands engage users, immerse them, and bring them back — making them feel part of the logo and the company itself. Today, companies actively reach out to users through social media, speaking the same language. Those who fail to do so are left behind. A company must therefore embrace this goal: presenting itself attractively, with the right logo, the right appeal, the right website, and a dedicated app. In a world where everyone is shouting, whispering the right idea into the consumer’s ear is the winning choice. And I am here to do exactly that, together with you… if you give me the opportunity.

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My name is Fabrizio Bellanca, and I am an advertising graphic designer with 36 years of experience. I began my career in 1989, creating hand-drawn sketches using techniques that today would probably make a young web designer smile.
I witnessed the great transformation of graphic design and visual communication: software once reserved for a select few, along with printing services and photo-color scanning technologies, became accessible to everyone. This made professional graphic design available not only to large companies with substantial budgets, but also to small businesses seeking a respectable and elegant corporate identity.
With the rise of the web, this trend exploded: what began as a simple Internet business card evolved into a space where brands engage users, immerse them, and bring them back — making them feel part of the logo and the company itself.
Today, companies actively reach out to users through social media, speaking the same language. Those who fail to do so are left behind.
A company must therefore embrace this goal: presenting itself attractively, with the right logo, the right appeal, the right website, and a dedicated app. In a world where everyone is shouting, whispering the right idea into the consumer’s ear is the winning choice.
And I am here to do exactly that, together with you… if you give me the opportunity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Events Organizer at Castel Baradello / SLOWMOON
March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Organized multiple art events from March 2022 to December 2024 at Castel Baradello and SlowMoon; managed logistics, partnerships, and exhibitions.
Event Organizer at Interference (curated by Roberta Gonella)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Organized an art event 'Interference' in 2019, coordinating activities and exhibitions in the USA (San Pietro in Atrio).
Organizer at Open Artelier – Arte/Turismo Project
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Organized the Open Artelier Arte/Turismo project with sponsorship from Expo Milano.
Organizer at Boston Como
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Organized the Boston Como event in 2013.
Artist / Performer at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Performer and organizer of exhibitions across Europe (Vienna, Quimper, London, La Colle sur Loup) and Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore), including 2009-2014 periods; collaborated with galleries and institutions.
Graphic Design Instructor at Fondazione Enaip Lombardia, Como
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Teaching graphic design to tourism and hospitality sectors in Como.
Graphic Design Instructor (Photoshop & Illustrator) at Accademia di Arte di Cabiate
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Teaching Photoshop and Illustrator courses at Cabiate (CO).
Illustrator Instructor at Scuola Castellini
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Taught illustration; 6 regional courses.
Graphic Design Instructor at Fondazione Enaip Lombardia
January 1, 2019 - Present
Docenza di Grafica presso la Fondazione Enaip Lombardia, sede di Como - settore Turismo e Ristorazione
Graphic Design Instructor at Accademia di Arte di Cabiate
January 1, 2019 - Present
Docenza di Grafica (Photoshop e Illustrator)
Docente di Illustrator at Scuola Castellini
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Docenza di Illustrator; 6 corsi regionali
Organizzatore di eventi d'arte at Castel Baradello / SLOWMOON
March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Organizzazione di eventi artistici
Organizzatore at Interference (a cura di Roberta Gonella, USA)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Organizzatore dell’evento Interference
Organizzatore at Boston Como
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Organizzatore di evento/artistico
Organizzatore at Passo Carrabile
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Organizzatore di evento

Education

Diploma di Liceo Artistico at Liceo artistico G. Terragni
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988
Corso Arte e Messaggio at Scuola Arte e Messaggio, Castello Sforzesco, Milano
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
Diploma at Liceo artistico "G. Terragni"
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988
Diploma at Scuola “arte e Messaggio” Castello Sforzesco Milano
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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