I’m Francesco Canali, an artist and designer trained in Interior Design at Politecnico di Milano and New Media Arts at Brera Academy. I blend 3D design, digital animation, and furniture design, collaborating with design studios across Milan. My practice mixes contemporary imagery and visual experimentation through 3D software and animation techniques. I co-founded Etere Jewelry, pursue personal artistic research in digital animation of faces and characters, and have won the Porada International Design Award with the Fiordilatte Chair. My work explores identity, technology, and storytelling through immersive visuals and crafted objects.

Francesco Canali

I’m Francesco Canali, an artist and designer trained in Interior Design at Politecnico di Milano and New Media Arts at Brera Academy. I blend 3D design, digital animation, and furniture design, collaborating with design studios across Milan. My practice mixes contemporary imagery and visual experimentation through 3D software and animation techniques. I co-founded Etere Jewelry, pursue personal artistic research in digital animation of faces and characters, and have won the Porada International Design Award with the Fiordilatte Chair. My work explores identity, technology, and storytelling through immersive visuals and crafted objects.

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I’m Francesco Canali, an artist and designer trained in Interior Design at Politecnico di Milano and New Media Arts at Brera Academy. I blend 3D design, digital animation, and furniture design, collaborating with design studios across Milan. My practice mixes contemporary imagery and visual experimentation through 3D software and animation techniques.

I co-founded Etere Jewelry, pursue personal artistic research in digital animation of faces and characters, and have won the Porada International Design Award with the Fiordilatte Chair. My work explores identity, technology, and storytelling through immersive visuals and crafted objects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CGI Artist - 3D Modeler at Atelier Biagetti
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated on 3D modeling and digital visualization with Blender; contributed to pieces and full collections; work showcased at Design Weeks and featured in international magazines such as The New York Times, CQ, Wallpaper and Elle Decor.
Co-founder / Jewelry Designer at Etere Jewelry
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded Etere blending contemporary art, digital tech, and posthuman imagery to create unique jewelry. Developed digital sculptures and 3D models, combining 3D printing with artisanal goldsmithing; oversee artistic co-direction and design; create animations and immersive visuals that tell atmospheric stories.
Researcher / Artist
January 1, 2022 - Present
Pursuing personal artistic research in digital animation of faces and characters using advanced 3D modeling, rigging, and animation in Blender; created the short film Machines Take Care Of Us, exploring bodily vulnerability, fractured identity, and technology’s ambivalent role.
CGI Artist - 3D Modeler at Atelier Biagetti
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated on 3D modeling and digital visualization using Blender; contributed to both individual pieces and full collections; refined technical skills and understanding of manufacturing. Work has been showcased at Design Weeks and featured in international magazines including The New York Times, CQ, Wallpaper, and Elle Decor.
Co-founder, Designer at Etere Jewelry
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded Etere, blending contemporary art, digital technology, and posthuman imagery to create jewelry. Develop digital sculptures and 3D models, combining 3D printing with artisanal goldsmithing. Oversee artistic co-direction and design, focusing on form and symbolism; create animations and visuals for immersive narratives.
Researcher at Personal Artistic Research
January 1, 2022 - Present
Pursued personal artistic research in digital animation of faces and characters using advanced 3D modeling, rigging, and animation in Blender. Created the short film Machines Take Care Of Us, exploring bodily vulnerability, fractured identity, and technology’s ambiguous role through visual storytelling and animation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Politecnico di Milano, Interior Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master's Degree at Brera Academy Of Fine Arts, New Media Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master’s Degree at Brera Academy Of Fine Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Erasmus Experience at Brera Academy Of Fine Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Erasmus Experience
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Porada International Design Award - Project Winner (Fiordilatte Chair)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
B2 English Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Porada International Design Award
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

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