I am a creative director and designer with expertise across brand, product, and experience design, shaped by senior roles at Louis Vuitton and Baccarat. Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to set creative direction, articulate design vision, and bring coherence to complex projects across disciplines. My work is grounded in strategic thinking, design sensitivity, and a deep understanding of craftsmanship. I am particularly effective in helping brands sharpen their expression, strengthen their visual world, and guide ambitious creative work with rigor and clarity. Today, I support brands and teams on creative direction, concept development, and the shaping of thoughtful design narratives with lasting value.

Gabriele Iacono

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I am a creative director and designer with expertise across brand, product, and experience design, shaped by senior roles at Louis Vuitton and Baccarat. Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to set creative direction, articulate design vision, and bring coherence to complex projects across disciplines. My work is grounded in strategic thinking, design sensitivity, and a deep understanding of craftsmanship. I am particularly effective in helping brands sharpen their expression, strengthen their visual world, and guide ambitious creative work with rigor and clarity. Today, I support brands and teams on creative direction, concept development, and the shaping of thoughtful design narratives with lasting value.

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I am a creative director and designer with expertise across brand, product, and experience design, shaped by senior roles at Louis Vuitton and Baccarat. Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to set creative direction, articulate design vision, and bring coherence to complex projects across disciplines.

My work is grounded in strategic thinking, design sensitivity, and a deep understanding of craftsmanship. I am particularly effective in helping brands sharpen their expression, strengthen their visual world, and guide ambitious creative work with rigor and clarity.

Today, I support brands and teams on creative direction, concept development, and the shaping of thoughtful design narratives with lasting value.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Design Manager - Objets Nomades at Louis Vuitton
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led the creative direction, design, and development of homeware and decorative pieces within the Architecture department, managed the end-to-end design process, integrating innovative materials and artisanal techniques to elevate craftsmanship and push creative boundaries. Collaborated with renowned designers and artisans to bring visionary projects to life while upholding the maison's standards of excellence.
Global Brand Manager at Baccarat
May 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023
Global brand manager and senior head of product for the Home / Tableware department of Baccarat. In charge of conception and development of new projects, administration of the current catalog, and analysis of business and strategies with a focus on a younger customer target. Managing the products on a 360° aspect: from market analysis and strategy, to conception and development, to launch and activation, using my art direction experience, and working closely with the communication department. Since my overlook of the tableware category, its turnover has increased by over a quarter, thanks to the implementation of new product concepts and numerous designer collaborations, such as Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Jaime Hayon and Virgil Abloh.
Co Founder / Creative Director at Extra Verso
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
ExtraVerso is a social design manufacturer that shapes artistic creations into revolutionary accessories for smartphones and tablets. Description ExtraVerso is the world's first producer of accessories that match innovative materials with infinite customisation. ExtraVerso offers an infinite choice of Made in Italy covers: users can build their own custom cover or choose from the ExtraVerso's designers’ gallery. The covers are extremely thin and light to preserve the original design of the smartphone, and they feature incredible grip properties, meaning they can even cling to flat and non-porous surfaces such as windows or mirrors, allowing a whole new world of functionalities for the device.

Education

BFA in Communication Design at Parsons Paris / Paris College of Art
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Fine Arts Certificate, Graphic Design at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Arts High School
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing