I'm Martina Maiani, a fashion designer based in Bologna, specializing in footwear and accessories. I am highly motivated to learn and grow professionally, and I studied at IED Istituto Europeo di Design where I learned to design complete clothing and accessories collections and sharpened my skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Rhinoceros. Through two years of textile culture courses, I developed in-depth knowledge of fabrics, leather goods, and metal materials, learning to recognize their distinctive features. Three years of pattern making studies helped me acquire techniques to create complex structures and tailor garments, bags, and shoes, turning creative ideas into tangible products.

Martina Maiani

I'm Martina Maiani, a fashion designer based in Bologna, specializing in footwear and accessories. I am highly motivated to learn and grow professionally, and I studied at IED Istituto Europeo di Design where I learned to design complete clothing and accessories collections and sharpened my skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Rhinoceros. Through two years of textile culture courses, I developed in-depth knowledge of fabrics, leather goods, and metal materials, learning to recognize their distinctive features. Three years of pattern making studies helped me acquire techniques to create complex structures and tailor garments, bags, and shoes, turning creative ideas into tangible products.

Available to hire

I’m Martina Maiani, a fashion designer based in Bologna, specializing in footwear and accessories. I am highly motivated to learn and grow professionally, and I studied at IED Istituto Europeo di Design where I learned to design complete clothing and accessories collections and sharpened my skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Rhinoceros.

Through two years of textile culture courses, I developed in-depth knowledge of fabrics, leather goods, and metal materials, learning to recognize their distinctive features. Three years of pattern making studies helped me acquire techniques to create complex structures and tailor garments, bags, and shoes, turning creative ideas into tangible products.

See more

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Fashion Accessories Designer – Internship at Pinko - Cris Conf. SpA, Fidenza
September 15, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Supported the creative team in developing handbag and small leather goods collections from research to design phase; assisted in material selection and development of prototypes; collaborated with suppliers and pattern makers; contributed to design ideation with focus on functionality, aesthetics, and brand identity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Fashion Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma, International Relations for Marketing at J.M. Keynes Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Creative project management (IKEA Project Week) at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at J.M. Keynes Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

B2 Level English Certification
May 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026
Training course for the use of the semi-automatic defibrillator
November 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment