Hello, I’m Annamaria Pace, a UI and UX designer with a background in architecture and interior design. I enjoy blending spatial intuition with digital design to create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing experiences for people. My career spans private residential projects, retail spaces, web design, teaching, and community art. I lead user research and testing for MVPs like Toopla, mentor students in urban art, and continually explore how design can improve everyday life.…

Annamaria Celeste Luce Pace

Hello, I’m Annamaria Pace, a UI and UX designer with a background in architecture and interior design. I enjoy blending spatial intuition with digital design to create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing experiences for people. My career spans private residential projects, retail spaces, web design, teaching, and community art. I lead user research and testing for MVPs like Toopla, mentor students in urban art, and continually explore how design can improve everyday life.…

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Hello, I’m Annamaria Pace, a UI and UX designer with a background in architecture and interior design. I enjoy blending spatial intuition with digital design to create intuitive, aesthetically pleasing experiences for people.

My career spans private residential projects, retail spaces, web design, teaching, and community art. I lead user research and testing for MVPs like Toopla, mentor students in urban art, and continually explore how design can improve everyday life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Architect and Designer
January 1, 1997 - Present
Designed private interior spaces and supervised the renovation of apartments, managing all phases of the work.
Interior Designer and Architect at Rasecom S.r.l
January 1, 2000 - Present
Worked as interior designer and architect for commercial spaces for retail outlets. Employed on a permanent contract basis.
Founder and Web Designer at Ecohandmade (web design gallery)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded and designed the ecohandmade.it website dedicated to selling eco-sustainable art design products using HTML and CSS.
Collaborator with Technical Office at University of Catania Mobility Management
January 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborated with the technical office in Mobility Management at the University of Catania under a collaboration contract.
Art and Image Teacher at Ministry of Education and Merit – MIM
January 1, 2017 - Present
Taught Art and Image in Italian public junior high school.
Urban Art Coordinator at A.Musco School, Catania
December 31, 2021 - August 17, 2025
Coordinated the creation of a street painting with students on the theme of climate change.
Freelance UX/UI Designer
December 31, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Conducted user testing concerning usability and development of the MVP for Toopla, a digital hub for young hospitalized.
Freelance Architect and Designer
January 1, 1997 - Present
Designed private interior spaces and supervised apartment renovations, managing all phases of the work from concept to completion. Applied architectural knowledge to create functional and aesthetically pleasing environments.
Interior Designer and Architect at Rasecom S.r.l
January 1, 2000 - Present
Worked as an interior designer and architect for commercial retail spaces under a permanent contract, responsible for space planning and design tailored for retail outlets.
Founder and Web Designer at Ecohandmade (web design gallery)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded and designed the website ecohandmade.it using HTML and CSS. The gallery specialized in eco-sustainable art and design products, focusing on environmentally responsible creation and sales.
Collaborator with Technical Office at University of Catania Mobility Management
January 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborated with the technical office on mobility management projects at the University of Catania, contributing to logistics and management improvements.
Art and Image Teacher at Ministry of Education and Merit – MIM
January 1, 2017 - Present
Taught Art and Image classes in Italian public junior high schools, fostering creative expression and artistic skills in students.
Urban Art Coordinator at A.Musco school, Catania
January 1, 2021 - Present
Coordinated the creation of a street painting involving students, with a focus on climate change awareness through urban art.
Freelance UX/UI Designer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted user testing focused on usability and development of the MVP for Toopla, a digital hub supporting young hospitalized individuals.
Architect and Designer at Private Practice
January 1, 1997 - Present
Designed private interior spaces and supervised the renovation of apartments, taking care of all the work phases.
Interior Designer and Architect at Rasecom S.r.l
January 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
Interior designers and architect for commercial space for retail outlets, permanent contract with La Rasecom S.r.l.
Founder and Web Designer at Ecohandmade (web design gallery)
January 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Founder and web designer (HTML and CSS), E-commerce Manager of ecohandmade.it web site devoted to the sale of eco-sustainable art, design and furniture.
Collaboration with Technical Office at University of Catania
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Collaboration with the Technical Office (Mobility Management).
Teacher (Art and Image) at Ministry of Education and Merit – MIM
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Art and Image in Italian public junior high school.
Project Coordinator - Urban Art at A.Musco School, Catania
January 1, 2021 - Present
Coordinated the creation of a street painting with students on the theme of climate change.
UX/UI Designer at Toopla and other projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted user testing concerning the usability and development of the MVPs including Toopla.
Architect and Designer
January 1, 1997 - Present
Designed private interior spaces and supervised the renovation of apartments, taking care of all the work phases.
Interior Designer and Architect at Rasecom S.r.l
January 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
Interior designer and architect for commercial space for retail outlets, permanent contract with La Rasecom S.r.l.
Founder and Web Designer at Ecohandmade (web design gallery)
January 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Founder and web designer (HTML and CSS), E-commerce Manager of ecohandmade.it, a site devoted to eco-sustainable art, design and furniture.
Collaboration with Technical Office at University of Catania
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Collaboration with the Technical Office as Mobility Management project.
Art and Image Teacher at Ministry of Education and Merit – MIM
January 1, 2017 - Present
Teaching Art and Image in Italian public junior high school.
Urban Art Coordinator / Street Art Project Lead at A.Musco School, Catania
January 1, 2021 - Present
Coordinated the creation of a street painting with the students on the theme of climate change.
UX/UI Designer at Toopla (MVP testing)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted user testing concerning the usability and development of the MVP for Toopla and other projects.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture at University of Palermo, Italy
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
European Funds Design Course at Prodos Consulting
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Google AI Essentials at Google
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Architecture bachelor degree at University of Palermo, Italy
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
European Funds Design Course at Prodos Consulting
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor's degree in Architecture at University of Palermo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
European Funds Design Course at Prodos Consulting
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Coursera - Google
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Google AI Essentials at Google
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Architecture bachelor degree at University of Palermo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

European Funds Design Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025
Prodos Consulting European Funds Design Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
UX Design Awards Nomination - Autumn 2025, New Talent Category (Project Toopla)
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Coursera Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Google AI Essentials
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Prodos Consulting European Funds Design Course
January 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
UX Design Awards - Autumn 2025 New Talent Category Nomination (Project Toopla, digital hub for young hospitalized)
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level