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I’m Leonardo Papi, a visual designer with an artistic background and over 6 years of professional experience in brand identity, visual communication, and art direction. I work across premium brands, entertainment, art, real estate, and advertising, guiding projects from concept development to final execution while blending design thinking with an artistic sensibility to build coherent, recognizable visual systems.
I love turning ideas into editorial, promotional, and experiential content—anything from editorial layouts and booklets to large-scale event visuals and digital experiences. My approach emphasizes clarity, aesthetics, and practical results, ensuring visuals are not only beautiful but functional and engaging across platforms and audiences.
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Work Experience
Visual & UI/UX Designer at Anima Blockchain S.r.l.
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Visual manager for a software company of Digital Product Passports; UI/UX design for the B2B CRM platform and the B2C app/Website; produces marketing graphics and internal digital assets (presentations, company profiles, flyers, logos, videos).
Art Director & Visual Curator at Artsharing
January 1, 2025 - PresentGraphic direction of the IG page for a blockchain-based art platform; creates graphic and video materials for social; coordinates with SMM; curatorship and UI/UX design of the Landing page and Website.
Graphic Designer at Myes S.r.l.
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Collaboration with International English school network. Marketing campaign graphics output.
Illustrator at Ferrero
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance projects on call, creating proposed illustrations and vector graphics for Kinder surprise toys.
Illustrator at Ferrero, Real Time
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance illustrator creating proposed illustrations and vector graphics for Kinder surprise toys.
Illustrator at Ferrero, through Real Time (Milan)
January 1, 2024 - PresentFreelance projects on call creating proposed illustrations and vector graphics for Kinder surprise toys.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Milano Ovest S.r.l.
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Collaborates with an International Record Label; develops visual identity for musical projects from concept to final materials; produces cover art for songs/albums, logos, posters, fashion concepts, celebratory paintings, visual teasers and social content in coordination with artists and management.
Internal Graphic Designer at Cru de Mon
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Graphic manager for luxury brands in the art and real estate sectors; develops and curates visual content for social platforms and websites; creates real estate presentations, editorial graphics, catalogues, logos and event flyers (including artist events).
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Milano Ovest
January 1, 2023 - PresentAn international record label working with artists like Shiva. Handled commissioned projects such as cover art for singles/albums, logos, posters, video teasers, social media content, and render previews.
In-house Graphic Designer at Cru de Mon
January 1, 2023 - PresentA luxury lifestyle brand in the Real Estate and Art markets. Responsible for leading and developing all graphic content including social media, website, real estate presentations, logos, catalogs, renders, and digital artwork.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Milano Ovest
January 1, 2023 - PresentHandled commissioned projects for an international record label, including cover art for singles/albums, logos, posters, video teasers, social media content, and render previews.
In-house Graphic Designer at Cru de Mon
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed and developed all graphic content for a luxury lifestyle brand in Real Estate and Art markets, including social media, website, real estate presentations, logos, catalogs, renders, and digital artwork.
Graphic Designer and illustrator at Milano Ovest (Milan)
January 1, 2023 - PresentHandled commissioned projects including cover art for singles/albums, logos, posters, video teasers, social media content, and render previews for an international record label.
In-house Graphic Designer at Cru de Mon (Milan)
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead and develop all graphic content for a luxury lifestyle brand in the Real Estate and Art markets including social media, website, real estate presentations, logos, catalogs, renders, and digital artwork.
Illustrator, Graphic and Event Organizer
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Organized and set up events, designed logos, posters, social media/website content, and exhibition artwork. Worked on sports and artistic events including Versilia Football Planet, TOP sports event in Milan, and Menàge ad Art featuring live music, expo, graffiti, and dancers.
Graphic Designer at T&C FACTORY
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Part-time role at a screen printing company in the sportswear, merchandise, and supply sector. Created mockups and product designs including sports uniforms and print-ready files.
Graphic Designer at Mediceo Summer Festival
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Music Festival with prominent guests. Worked on logo, brochure, and other graphic content.
Graphic Designer at Rossinavi
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Naval Shipyard. Render of a new catamaran textured with a Ducati theme.
Illustrator, Graphic and Event Organizer
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Organized and set up events, designed logos, posters, social media/website content, and exhibition artwork for sports and artistic events including Versilia Football Planet, TOP sports event in Milan, and Menàge ad Art.
Graphic Designer at T&C FACTORY
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Worked part-time at a screen printing company in the sportswear, merchandise, and supply sector creating mockups, product designs including sports uniforms and print-ready files.
Graphic Designer at Mediceo Summer Festival
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Produced logo, brochure, and other graphic content for a music festival with prominent guests.
Graphic Designer at Rossinavi
December 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025Rendered a new catamaran texture with a Ducati theme at a naval shipyard.
Graphic Designer at T&C FACTORY (Montramito, Viareggio LU)
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025Created mockups and product designs, including sports uniforms and print-ready files for screen printing in the sportswear, merchandise, and supply sector.
Graphic Designer at Mediceo Summer Festival (Seravezza LU)
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025Provided logo, brochure, and graphic content for a music festival with prominent guests.
Graphic Designer at Rossinavi (Viareggio LU)
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025Rendered a new catamaran textured with a Ducati theme for the naval shipyard.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Sales Assistant at L’Arca dei Bomboloni
December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Worked at a historic donut shop connected to the Carnival. Served as art director and oversaw rebranding of the identity. Illustrated 20 panels displayed in the shop depicting history of the business and its founders.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Sales Assistant at L’Arca dei Bomboloni
December 31, 2021 - July 30, 2025Worked as art director and rebrander for a historic donut shop connected to the carnival. Illustrated 20 panels showcasing the business history and its founders.
Graphic Designer at Mediceo Summer Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Brand identity and graphic materials for a large music festival with prominent guests.
Graphic & Visual Designer at La Buccia S.P.A.
January 1, 2021 - PresentCollaborates with communications agencies and events for premium brands; develops content for editorial, promotional and experiential contexts (booklets, presentations, visual identities, advertising graphics, press materials, illustrations and video); helps design high-visibility events. Notable projects include an illustrated commercial spot for American Express (script & storyboard) and an elite oil bottle display prototyped via 3D printing.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at La Buccia SPA
January 1, 2021 - PresentWorked at Milan and Florence offices for an international communication and event organization agency. Collaborated with clients like American Express, Venchi, Casavo, and others. Developed commissioned materials such as booklets, presentations, logos, advertising graphics, print-ready files, illustrations, and video content. Created an illustrated ad spot proposed to Amex (including storyboard) and designed an oil bottle display stand from sketch to 3D printing.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at La Buccia SPA
January 1, 2021 - PresentWorked with a high-profile international communication and event organization agency on commissioned designs including booklets, presentations, logos, advertising graphics, print-ready files, illustrations, and video content. Also designed an oil bottle display stand and an illustrated ad spot proposal.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at La Buccia SPA (Milan and Florence offices)
January 1, 2021 - PresentWorked with high-profile clients developing designs including booklets, presentations, logos, advertising graphics, print-ready files, illustrations, and video content. Illustrated ad spot for Amex and designed an oil bottle display stand from sketch to 3D printing.
Illustrator at Book "L’Epoca dell’Essere, La Musica nel nuovo Mondo"
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Illustrated the book written by Stefano Teani, producing artwork published by Felici Editore, available on Amazon and in Italian bookstores.
Illustrator at L’Epoca dell’Essere, La Musica nel nuovo Mondo (book)
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Illustrator for a book written by Stefano Teani, produced by Salvatore Frega, and published by Felici Editore, available on Amazon and in Italian bookstores.
Education
Master's Degree at IDI - Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor's Degree at NEMO Academy - Accademia delle arti digitali - Florence
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico Passaglia - Lucca
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Master's Degree at Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor's Degree at NEMO Academy - Florence
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico Passaglia - Lucca
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Master at IDI - Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Bachelor's Degree at NEMO Academy - Accademia delle arti digitali - Florence
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Diploma at Liceo Artistico Passaglia - Lucca
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute, Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts, Florence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School, Lucca
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts - Florence
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts - Florence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital - Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts - Florence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital - Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts - Florence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT at IDI – Italian Design Institute - Milan
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course at Academy of Digital
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Advanced Digital Art Course “Visual FX” at NEMO, Academy of Digital Arts - Florence
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts at Passaglia Art High School - Lucca
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
Winner of the “VERSION-ATHYSSEN 13°” 2022 contest, Museo National Thyssen Bornemisza, Madrid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Vittorio Sgarbi Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Luxemburg Artprize
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Artist of the Year - Artnow Serradifalco editions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020PET B2 Cambridge English
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020FIRST B2 Cambridge English
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Winner of the "VERSION-ATHYSSEN 13" contest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Vittorio Sgarbi Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Luxemburg ArtPrize
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Artist of the Year - Artnow Serradifalco editions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020PET B2 Cambridge English
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020FIRST B2 Cambridge English
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Winner of the “VERSION-ATHYSSEN 13” contest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Vittorio Sgarbi Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Luxenburg Artprize
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Artist of the Year - Artnow Serradifalco editions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020PET B2 Cambridge English
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025FIRST B2 Cambridge English
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025Master in Crypto Art & NFT
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Specialization - Figurative Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Master in Crypto Art & NFT
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital and Social Media Marketing/Affiliate Marketing Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Specialization - Figurative Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Crypto Art & NFT
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Advanced Digital Art Course Visual FX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Specialization - Figurative Arts
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education
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