I’m a multidisciplinary designer specializing in art direction and motion graphics. Working across branding, motion graphics, illustration and web design, I develop visual concepts and creative systems for campaigns, digital content, and interactive experiences. My approach combines strong conceptual thinking with thoughtful execution to create work that is both strategically grounded and visually compelling. My work spans commercial, cultural and music projects for clients including Adobe, N26 Bank, Absolut Vodka, Native Instruments, WHOLE Festival, Berghain-Panorama Bar, Adidas, Quotidiano Nazionale and Berliner Zeitung.

Nicola Napoli

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer specializing in art direction and motion graphics. Working across branding, motion graphics, illustration and web design, I develop visual concepts and creative systems for campaigns, digital content, and interactive experiences. My approach combines strong conceptual thinking with thoughtful execution to create work that is both strategically grounded and visually compelling. My work spans commercial, cultural and music projects for clients including Adobe, N26 Bank, Absolut Vodka, Native Instruments, WHOLE Festival, Berghain-Panorama Bar, Adidas, Quotidiano Nazionale and Berliner Zeitung.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer specializing in art direction and motion graphics. Working across branding, motion graphics, illustration and web design, I develop visual concepts and creative systems for campaigns, digital content, and interactive experiences. My approach combines strong conceptual thinking with thoughtful execution to create work that is both strategically grounded and visually compelling.

My work spans commercial, cultural and music projects for clients including Adobe, N26 Bank, Absolut Vodka, Native Instruments, WHOLE Festival, Berghain-Panorama Bar, Adidas, Quotidiano Nazionale and Berliner Zeitung.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at APCOA Holding
March 1, 2022 - Present
Creation and development of a unified, consistent B2C mobile app intended for distribution in 13 countries across Europe with minimal local adjustments, and of an internal dashboard linked to the main user app
Freelance Art Director and Multidisciplinary Designer at Self-employed
October 1, 2015 - Present
Successful experience in development of digital products (apps, websites), brand identity for local and international companies, motion graphics content and various visual assets for event communication projects
UX/UI Designer at Luxid Media
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Development of various digital products for small- and mid-sized companies; development of brand identities from logo design to final website design; supervision of development phase and user testing
Graphic Designer at B2302
August 23, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Graphic design work including interactive design, layout, typography, strategy, and concepts for various projects; design of printed materials (books, magazines, brochures); creation of logo types and icon sets
Brand & Product Designer at SmileBack GmbH
February 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Implemented the company web app and created features from low-fidelity wireframes to final interfaces; contributed to the feature backlog, supervised web developers, and ensured quality assurance and user testing. Created and developed a new brand identity and marketing website; produced design assets (banners, emails, illustration sets, infographics, business cards, posters, and design standards).
Brand Designer at Luxid Media
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Developed a range of digital products for small- and mid-sized companies; built brand identities from logo design to final website; defined site structure and UX/UI; supervised development; created design libraries and executive UI designs; refreshed the company’s brand assets.
Designer at VICE Media
April 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
Developed communications and advertising projects for both digital and print content, focusing on logo design, illustration, layout, mockups, and wireframes; created advertising campaigns and marketing visuals for digital and on-site events.

Education

Master degree in Motion Graphics with After Effects and Cinema 4D at LABASAD School of Arts and Design, Barcelona, Spain
October 1, 2024 - December 15, 2025
Master degree in Architecture, cum laude at Federico II di Napoli
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Erasmus project exchange at Fachhochschule Potsdam
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Bachelor degree in Architecture at Federico II di Napoli
September 1, 2003 - February 1, 2008
Master in Motion Graphics with After Effects and Cinema 4D at La Basad School of Arts and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Master degree in Architecture, cum laude at Federico II di Napoli
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor degree in Architecture at Federico II di Napoli
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Fachhochschule Potsdam study at Fachhochschule Potsdam
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Professional Certificate Program in UX/UI Design
April 1, 2017 - September 15, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 'W' : Music Album Design
    Graphic project for 'W', the 8th album of music producer Populous. View the full project on my website: https://www.twine.net/signin