My current role as a UX Consultant is driven by a passion for improving digital experiences, and I am dedicated to helping companies achieve their goals through user-centric design practices. By combining user research, thoughtful analysis, wireframing, and prototyping, I facilitate the transformation of digital assets into intuitive, engaging, and accessible interfaces that leave a positive impact on users and on the organization. I am an experienced Interaction Designer based in Amsterdam with over 13 years of experience. My work spans producing graphical sketches, wireframes, and storyboards to map customer journeys and information architecture. I collaborate with visual designers and developers to turn design intent into reality, leading UX strategy and research-led design for native apps and websites, while balancing user needs with marketing and business goals.

Patrizia Cacciapuoti

My current role as a UX Consultant is driven by a passion for improving digital experiences, and I am dedicated to helping companies achieve their goals through user-centric design practices. By combining user research, thoughtful analysis, wireframing, and prototyping, I facilitate the transformation of digital assets into intuitive, engaging, and accessible interfaces that leave a positive impact on users and on the organization. I am an experienced Interaction Designer based in Amsterdam with over 13 years of experience. My work spans producing graphical sketches, wireframes, and storyboards to map customer journeys and information architecture. I collaborate with visual designers and developers to turn design intent into reality, leading UX strategy and research-led design for native apps and websites, while balancing user needs with marketing and business goals.

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My current role as a UX Consultant is driven by a passion for improving digital experiences, and I am dedicated to helping companies achieve their goals through user-centric design practices. By combining user research, thoughtful analysis, wireframing, and prototyping, I facilitate the transformation of digital assets into intuitive, engaging, and accessible interfaces that leave a positive impact on users and on the organization.
I am an experienced Interaction Designer based in Amsterdam with over 13 years of experience. My work spans producing graphical sketches, wireframes, and storyboards to map customer journeys and information architecture. I collaborate with visual designers and developers to turn design intent into reality, leading UX strategy and research-led design for native apps and websites, while balancing user needs with marketing and business goals.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior UX Designer at Freelancer (Self-employed)
September 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Senior UX Designer/Consultant focused on improving digital experiences through user-centered design. Responsible for user research, analysis, wireframing, prototyping, and delivering intuitive, accessible interfaces that meet business goals.
Senior Interaction Designer at Value Partners | Digital Technology
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Led interaction design activities for B2B and B2C projects, conceptualizing, designing, and implementing interactive experiences; defined UX methodologies; worked cross-functionally with product managers, designers, strategists, researchers and developers.
Interaction Design Leader at Exage S.p.A.
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Managed a team of interaction designers; defined methodologies for UX and usability testing; produced UX/Service design outputs; collaborated with cross-functional teams; advocated design thinking and innovation; produced design guidelines and prototypes to communicate design intent.
Senior Interaction Designer at LIQID
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Led interaction design for digital products; collaborated with product managers, strategists, designers, researchers and developers; developed information architecture, wireframes, and prototypes; mentored team members and communicated research findings and design rationale.
Interaction Design Master Tutor at Domus Academy
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Supported Master students during seminars and final projects; provided academic assistance, clarified concepts, guided assignments, and helped organize exhibitions to showcase department work.
Senior Interaction Designer at Freelancer, Amsterdam
September 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Leading the conceptualization, design, and implementation of interactive experiences for various products and services as a UX Consultant. I drive user research, information architecture, wireframes, and prototypes to transform digital assets into intuitive, accessible interfaces, collaborating with product teams to meet business goals.
Senior Interaction Designer I at Value Partners | Digital Technology, Milan
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Led interaction design for digital products, defining IA, UX strategy and usability testing; produced personas, journey maps, and service blueprints; collaborated with product managers, designers, strategists and researchers; mentored junior designers and advocated design thinking.
Interaction Design Leader at Exage S.p.A., Milan
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Led interaction design for complex experiences, guiding cross‑functional teams through the design process; established interaction design guidelines; defined information architecture and prototypes; partnered with visual designers and developers to deliver consistent UX across platforms.
Senior Interaction Designer I at LIQID, Milan
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Led interaction design strategy from content to native apps and websites, stewarding UX through design and development; produced prototypes, wireframes and flow diagrams; collaborated with product teams and developers.
Interaction Design Master Tutor at Domus Academy, Milan
August 31, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Provided master-level tutoring in Interaction Design, supporting students through seminars and final projects; organized exhibitions; assisted project leaders and visiting professors.
Senior Interaction Designer at Value Partners | Digital Technology
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Led interaction design for multiple digital products, defined UX strategies, produced UX artifacts (personas, journeys, IA), and collaborated with product managers, designers, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions for brands such as Nestlé, Zurich, Allianz Bank, Condè Nast, Alfa Romeo, Edison, Eni, Bayer, Indesit-Hotpoint, Mulino Bianco, and Fila.
Interaction Design Leader at Exage S.p.A.
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Led a team of interaction designers, defined UX methodologies and usability testing processes, and steered UX strategy across products from concept to implementation; created interaction guidelines and communicated insights to stakeholders.
Senior Interaction Designer at LIQID
November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Collaborated on information architecture, wireframes, and interaction design for digital products; worked with visual designers and developers to realize design intent.
Interaction Design Master Tutor at Domus Academy
August 31, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Supported Master students during seminars and final master projects; assisted project leaders and organized exhibitions to showcase department work.
Senior Interaction Designer at Freelancer
September 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Current role as a UX Consultant focused on improving digital experiences for clients through user-centric design practices, combining user research, analysis, wireframing, and prototyping to create intuitive, engaging, and accessible interfaces.
Senior Interaction Designer at Value Partners | Digital Technology, Milan
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Leading interaction design for various products and services; managing the process between interaction, visual design and development; defining UX methodologies and usability testing; producing UX/Service design outputs; mentoring; acting as ambassador for design thinking; creating personas, blueprints, and information architecture; collaborating with cross-functional teams; guiding UX strategy through design and development.
Senior Interaction Designer at LIQID, Milan
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Senior Interaction Designer; produced graphical sketches, prototypes, wireframes, and site maps; collaborated with product managers, designers, strategists, prototypers, researchers & developers; mentored colleagues; communicated research findings and design rationale; led interaction design strategy from content to apps/web; developed information architecture and guidelines.

Education

BSc in Industrial Design (Cum Laude) at University of Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
MSc in Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master in New Digital Communication at 24ORE Milan Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
MSc Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Master in New Digital Communication at 24ORE Milan Business School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc Industrial Design at University of Florence
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
MSc in Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master in New Digital Communication at Milan Business School (24ORE Milano – New Digital Communication)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
BSc in Industrial Design at University of Florence
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science in Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
BSc in Industrial Design at University of Florence
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
MSc in New Digital Communication at 24ORE Milan Business School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education