I am a visual communicator and creative director with over 30 years of international experience driving strategic design solutions across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I thrive on leading multidisciplinary teams and turning complex briefs into cohesive brand experiences that perform in both digital and print contexts. I combine strong conceptual thinking with timeless design principles and contemporary trends, leveraging Generative AI to elevate brand positioning and deliver measurable business value. I enjoy shaping ambitious branding programs for restaurants and hospitality franchises, crafting high-end editorial projects, and delivering asset ecosystems that power consistent, scalable communications across global markets. I’m excited by collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving design landscape.…

Ricardo Limongi

I am a visual communicator and creative director with over 30 years of international experience driving strategic design solutions across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I thrive on leading multidisciplinary teams and turning complex briefs into cohesive brand experiences that perform in both digital and print contexts. I combine strong conceptual thinking with timeless design principles and contemporary trends, leveraging Generative AI to elevate brand positioning and deliver measurable business value. I enjoy shaping ambitious branding programs for restaurants and hospitality franchises, crafting high-end editorial projects, and delivering asset ecosystems that power consistent, scalable communications across global markets. I’m excited by collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving design landscape.…

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I am a visual communicator and creative director with over 30 years of international experience driving strategic design solutions across branding, packaging, editorial design, UI/UX, and visual identity systems. I thrive on leading multidisciplinary teams and turning complex briefs into cohesive brand experiences that perform in both digital and print contexts. I combine strong conceptual thinking with timeless design principles and contemporary trends, leveraging Generative AI to elevate brand positioning and deliver measurable business value.

I enjoy shaping ambitious branding programs for restaurants and hospitality franchises, crafting high-end editorial projects, and delivering asset ecosystems that power consistent, scalable communications across global markets. I’m excited by collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving design landscape.

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Language

Italian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Creative director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales
January 1, 2009 - June 16, 2024
Founder and Creative Director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales, freelance work focusing on packaging, branding development, editorial design, restaurant design, and art design. Operating across Venezuela, Argentina, and Italy since 2009.
Art director at Apex Creative Group
February 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Art Director responsible for creative direction and visual development of projects based in Austin, TX, USA.
Art director at CHURROMANIA®
February 1, 2013 - November 30, 2015
Managed and re-designed the image of over 130 restaurant franchises in 9 countries across Latin America and the USA.
Art director at Pangramas Studio Design+
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Brand design and UX design responsibilities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Co-Founder/Art director at Imago
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2009
Co-founded and served as Art Director, developing graphic and photographic projects, editorial projects, packaging development, decoration, and image speculation in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Art Director at Artime
November 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Created and developed graphic ad projects and image speculation in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at AEON
July 1, 1997 - September 26, 2025
Industrial design and creation of dummies for injection molds and blow molding of plastic containers.
Founder / Creative Director at Ricardo Limongi Visuales (Freelance)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Packaging design, strategic branding development, editorial design, UI/UX design, product development and design, visual storytelling and promotional visuals
Creative Director at PANGRAMAS STUDIO DESIGN+
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Branding design, UI/UX design
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at IMAGO
January 1, 1999 - September 1, 2009
Creation and development of graphic and photographic projects, editorial projects and design (books / photobooks / brochures), packaging development and design, decoration and visual identity of food restaurants, and image speculation
Art Director / Creative Director at ARTIME
November 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Creation and development of advertising graphic projects, 360 advertising campaigns, branding, and image speculation
Co-Founder / Art Director / Creative Director at AEON
December 1, 1996 - July 1, 1997
Industrial design and creation of dummies for injection molds and blow molding of plastic containers
Founder / Creative Director (Freelance) at Ricardo Limongi Visuales
November 1, 2009 - Present
Direct and execute strategic branding, packaging design, UI/UX solutions, and visual speculation for global clients. Specialize in comprehensive brand identity development and asset creation for restaurants and hospitality franchises. Design high-end editorial projects, including illustrated books, photobooks, catalogs, and corporate brochures. Conceptualize and produce high-impact promotional graphics and digital media assets tailored for social media platforms.
Creative Director at Pangramas Studio
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Led strategic branding initiatives and oversaw user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design projects.
Design+ Creative Director at Pangramas Studio
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Led strategic branding initiatives and oversaw UI/UX design projects.

Education

Visual Communicator at IDD Fundación Neumann
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Visual Communicator at Fundación NeumanN Mann
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1994 - May 25, 2026
Product Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1994 - June 14, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication at IDD «Fundación Neumann», Caracas, Venezuela
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Product Design (Design dell Prodotto) at IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication at IDD «Fundación Neumann», Caracas, Venezuela
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Second Prize - CENAL 2004 National Book Awards – National Book Center
January 1, 2004 - December 12, 2025
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (Venezuela) - Best Design
January 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (Venezuela) - Best Design
January 1, 2007 - December 12, 2025
Selected Work - National Salon Michelena 2006 (Venezuela) - Photography
January 1, 2006 - December 12, 2025
Latin American Nature Awards 2020 - First Prize
January 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Venezuela CMYK - Venezuela Selection of the best branding design works in Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Software & Internet

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