I am Mauro Santella, a graphic designer with 34 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and corporate identity. I specialize in art direction for magazines, editorial graphics, brand identity development, and communication for cultural events. I co-founded GTower Studio in Milan with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti, and I serve as an adjunct professor at Istituto Europeo di Design. I enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping visual strategies for cultural and institutional projects.…

Mauro Santella

I am Mauro Santella, a graphic designer with 34 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and corporate identity. I specialize in art direction for magazines, editorial graphics, brand identity development, and communication for cultural events. I co-founded GTower Studio in Milan with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti, and I serve as an adjunct professor at Istituto Europeo di Design. I enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping visual strategies for cultural and institutional projects.…

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I am Mauro Santella, a graphic designer with 34 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and corporate identity. I specialize in art direction for magazines, editorial graphics, brand identity development, and communication for cultural events.

I co-founded GTower Studio in Milan with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti, and I serve as an adjunct professor at Istituto Europeo di Design. I enjoy coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping visual strategies for cultural and institutional projects.

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Work Experience

Founding Partner at GTower Studio
January 1, 2002 - Present
Co-founded and strategically managed the studio with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti. Specialized in periodical publishing and branding for national and international publishing groups. Provided art direction for cultural and institutional communication projects. Developed visual identity systems and corporate identity. Coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams.
Adjunct Professor at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1995 - Present
Taught editorial design and magazine design in three-year degree programs. Served as a thesis advisor for graphic design students. Developed specific curricula for contemporary editorial design.
Graphic Designer at GrafCo3 - Studio Mauro Panzeri
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Developed editorial projects for publishing houses and cultural institutions. Created communication systems for national-level cultural events. Designed art books, monographs, and specialized catalogs. Created and developed visual identity systems.
Founding Partner at GTower Studio
January 1, 2002 - Present
Co-founded and strategically managed the studio with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti. Specialized in periodical publishing and branding for national and international publishing groups. Provided art direction for cultural and institutional communication projects. Developed visual identity systems and corporate identity. Coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams.
Adjunct Professor at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1995 - Present
Taught editorial design and magazine design in three-year degree programs. Served as a thesis advisor for graphic design students. Developed specific curricula for contemporary editorial design.
Graphic Designer at GrafCo3 - Studio Mauro Panzeri
January 1, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Developed editorial projects for publishing houses and cultural institutions. Created communication systems for national-level cultural events. Designed art books, monographs, and specialized catalogs. Created and developed visual identity systems.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - September 22, 2025
Developed brand identities for sports riding schools and international competitions. Created integrated communication systems for enduro and rally events. Managed the complete brand image and communication for over 10 years of events.
Founding Partner at GTower Studio
January 1, 2002 - Present
Co-founded and strategically managed the studio with Pier Antonio Zanini and Giorgia Bimbatti. Specialized in periodical publishing and branding for national and international publishing groups. Provided art direction for cultural and institutional communication projects. Developed visual identity systems and corporate identity. Coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams.
Adjunct Professor at Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 1995 - Present
Taught editorial design and magazine design in three-year degree programs. Served as a thesis advisor for graphic design students. Developed curricula for contemporary editorial design.
Graphic Designer at GrafCo3 - Studio Mauro Panzeri
December 31, 2002 - September 22, 2025
Developed editorial projects for publishing houses and cultural institutions. Created communication systems for national-level cultural events. Designed art books, monographs, and catalogs. Created and developed visual identity systems.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2009 - September 22, 2025
Developed brand identities for sports riding schools and international competitions. Created integrated communication systems for enduro and rally events. Managed the complete brand image and communication for over 10 years of events.

Education

Higher Graphics Diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Higher Graphics Diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Higher Graphics Diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Higher Graphics Diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
Higher Graphics Diploma at Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Higher Graphics Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Gaming

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Experience Level