I'm Alessia Vannini, based in Milan, originally from Cecina (LI). I'm passionate about creating phygital experiences that spark reflection and emotion through powerful storytelling. My strengths in approaching a project are strategic research, vision, user experience focus and communicative visualisation of the concept.…

ALESSIA VANNINI

I'm Alessia Vannini, based in Milan, originally from Cecina (LI). I'm passionate about creating phygital experiences that spark reflection and emotion through powerful storytelling. My strengths in approaching a project are strategic research, vision, user experience focus and communicative visualisation of the concept.…

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I’m Alessia Vannini, based in Milan, originally from Cecina (LI). I’m passionate about creating phygital experiences that spark reflection and emotion through powerful storytelling.

My strengths in approaching a project are strategic research, vision, user experience focus and communicative visualisation of the concept.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Thales Italy
May 1, 2024 - Present
Internship of six months with Thales, where I developed my master thesis on seamless collaboration in airport management through new interfaces and interaction systems. Currently I’m working on the integration of new dashboards close to the developers team and product owner.
Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Assistant professor in the course “Smart Design,” master’s degree course in “Integrated Product Design.” I collaborated with course professors, participated in project reviews and helped organize course activities, providing educational and communicative support to second-year international master’s students.
Workshop Participant at POLI.Design (CONAI & Fondazione Milano Cortina)
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Took part in the concept design phase of the recycling bins to be designed with CONAI (National Packaging Consortium) for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics.
Art Director at Mi sento
May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Developed a mental health awareness campaign in a team of 3 designers. Main curator of graphic artifacts and visual identity; participated in event development, activities and social organization.
Designer at Bgpiù studio
February 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Worked on an occasional basis as part of a design team developing a concept for Vodafone Automotive, starting from the research. The team was captained by Lucio Galimberti, president from the ADI Design Museum.
Chanel Hackathon Participant at Chanel
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Participant in the Hakaton on Circular Mode at the Chanel headquarters in Paris. Worked with a mixed team of workers and students to develop a concept based on the circular economy.
Collaboration at POLI.Design
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Collaborated with Mitsubishi Electric and Design Strategies POLI.Design in conceptualizing designs for the installation of heating and ventilation systems and equipment.
Winner at Moleskine
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Winner of the competition organized by the 'AAA Cercasi nuovo Adriano Olivetti' collective in collaboration with Moleskine.
Photojournalist at Fuorisalon & Pixie
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Fuorisalon e Photojournalist in collaboration with Fuorisalone, Regione Lombardia and Pixie during the Milan Design Week.
Concept Designer at CONAI and Fondazione Milano Cortina Workshop with POLI.Design
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Participated in the concept design phase of recycling bins for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics.
Design Team Member at Bgpiù Studio
February 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Occasional design team member developing concepts for Vodafone Automotive starting from the research; team led by Lucio Galimberti (ADI Design Museum).
Participant at Chanel Hackathon
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Participant in the Circular Mode Hackathon at Chanel headquarters in Paris; collaborated with a mixed team to develop a concept based on the circular economy.
Collaborator at POLI.Design (Mitsubishi Electric project)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Collaborated with Mitsubishi Electric and Design Strategies POLI.Design in conceptualizing designs for the installation of heating and ventilation systems and equipment.
Photojournalist at Fuorisalon / Milan Design Week (in collaboration with Regione Lombardia and Pixie)
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Fuorisalon photojournalist during Milan Design Week.

Education

Master's Degree at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2022
Erasmus Experience at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Enrollment in Industrial Product Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2019 - January 12, 2026
Scientific High School at E. Fermi, Cecina
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Industrial Product Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2022
Erasmus Experience at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Enrollment in Industrial Product Design at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2019 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Other

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