I am a graphic designer with extensive experience in visual communication. For over twenty years I worked in a communication agency, managing creative projects from concept to execution and eventually taking on the role of Art Director. For the past ten years I have been working as a freelance designer, collaborating with companies and professionals while continuing to develop my passion for design, visual identity, and editorial projects. In recent years I have also complemented my creative work with a part-time role as an atelierista with children aged 0–3, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach developed by Loris Malaguzzi—an educational context that values expression, creativity, and exploration through artistic languages. I believe in a way of working that combines creativity, experience, and sensitivity toward people—qualities that I bring to every project.…

Federica Caffagni

I am a graphic designer with extensive experience in visual communication. For over twenty years I worked in a communication agency, managing creative projects from concept to execution and eventually taking on the role of Art Director. For the past ten years I have been working as a freelance designer, collaborating with companies and professionals while continuing to develop my passion for design, visual identity, and editorial projects. In recent years I have also complemented my creative work with a part-time role as an atelierista with children aged 0–3, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach developed by Loris Malaguzzi—an educational context that values expression, creativity, and exploration through artistic languages. I believe in a way of working that combines creativity, experience, and sensitivity toward people—qualities that I bring to every project.…

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I am a graphic designer with extensive experience in visual communication. For over twenty years I worked in a communication agency, managing creative projects from concept to execution and eventually taking on the role of Art Director.

For the past ten years I have been working as a freelance designer, collaborating with companies and professionals while continuing to develop my passion for design, visual identity, and editorial projects.

In recent years I have also complemented my creative work with a part-time role as an atelierista with children aged 0–3, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach developed by Loris Malaguzzi—an educational context that values expression, creativity, and exploration through artistic languages.

I believe in a way of working that combines creativity, experience, and sensitivity toward people—qualities that I bring to every project.

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Language

English
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at La Tempesta
January 1, 2015 - November 10, 2025
Freelance graphic designer running my own studio, delivering graphic design, branding and multimedia content.
Junior Art Director at Jo Stockton Srl; Conseil Comunicazione Srl (partner Aldo Biasi Comunicazione, Milan)
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Junior Art Director at communication agencies in Bologna, Italy.
Graphic Designer at T&M Associati
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Graphic design and advertising/marketing agency work in Reggio Emilia.
Technical Designer at Studio Tecnico Gandalini
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Technical designer and front office secretary.
Freelance Graphic Designer at La Tempesta
January 1, 2015 - November 25, 2025
Provide graphic design, content creation, photo and video editing, post-production, and storytelling for web and social networks; manage digitization projects for cultural heritage.
Technical Designer / Front Office Secretary at Studio Tecnico Gandalini
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Technical design support and front office duties within an architectural/technical studio.
Digital Content Creator at Demetra Formazione
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Digital project work including text, photo and video editing; storytelling for web and social networks (2020-2021).
Junior Art Director at Jo Stockton Srl, Conseil Comunicazione Srl (partner Aldo Biasi Comunicazione, Milan)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2014
Junior Art Director at communication agencies in Bologna (Jo Stockton Srl) and Conseil Comunicazione Srl, collaborating with partners including Aldo Biasi Comunicazione (Milan) to develop and implement creative campaigns and design concepts.
Graphic Designer at T&M Associati
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Worked at T&M Associati, an advertising and marketing agency in Reggio Emilia, delivering creative design and marketing materials.
Technical Designer and Front Office Secretary at Studio Tecnico Gandalini
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999
Technical designer and front office secretary at Studio Tecnico Gandalini in Rubiera (RE).

Education

IFTS Technical Expert in Multimedia Production for the Digitization of Cultural Heritage at IFTS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Digital Content Creator at Demetra Formazione
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
The Business Plan for business start-up at IRECOOP Emilia Romagna
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
American English course at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
High School Leaving Qualification - Applied Arts 'Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography' at Higher Art Institute 'A. Venturi' Modena
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
High School Leaving Qualification - Master of Arts 'Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography' at Higher Art Institute 'A. Venturi' Modena
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
IFTS Technical Expert Diploma in Multimedia Production for the Digitization of Cultural Heritage at IFTS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
The Business Plan for Business Start-Up at IRECOOP Emilia Romagna
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
American English course at The Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
High School Leaving Qualification in Applied Arts “Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography” at Higher Art Institute "A. Venturi" Modena
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
High School Leaving Qualification in Master of Arts "Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography" at Higher Art Institute "A. Venturi" Modena
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
IFTS Technical expert in Multimedia Production for the Digitization of Cultural Heritage (4th level European Qualifications Framework) at IFTS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Digital Content Creator; Digital Project: text, photo and video editing; Storytelling for the web and social networks at Demetra Formazione, Bologna, Italy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
The Business Plan for business start-up at IRECOOP Emilia Romagna, Bologna, Italy
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
American English course at The Johns Hopkins University, Bologna, Italy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
High school leaving qualification in Applied Arts Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography at Higher Art Institute A. Venturi in Modena, Italy
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
High school leaving qualification in Master of Arts Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography at Higher Art Institute A. Venturi in Modena, Italy
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

IFTS Technical Expert Diploma in Multimedia Production for the Digitization of Cultural Heritage
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
IFTS Technical Expert Diploma in Multimedia Production for the Digitization of Cultural Heritage
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
The Business Plan for Business Start-Up
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
American English Course
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
High School Leaving Qualification in Applied Arts “Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography”
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
High School Leaving Qualification in Master of Arts "Art of Advertising Graphics and Photography"
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet