I'm Matteo. Father of three wonderful creatures. Italian designer with a passion for pizza. My first exposure to Design Thinking happened at university, almost by chance, and then continued from 2010 through a groundbreaking experience combining Augmented Reality and Eye Tracking interactions. Since then, I've always tried to design to generate a positive impact on communities, and I've had the honor of working with incredible people to bring ideas to life. Today, I lead the Experience Design team at Lotrek.…

Matteo Banchelli

I'm Matteo. Father of three wonderful creatures. Italian designer with a passion for pizza. My first exposure to Design Thinking happened at university, almost by chance, and then continued from 2010 through a groundbreaking experience combining Augmented Reality and Eye Tracking interactions. Since then, I've always tried to design to generate a positive impact on communities, and I've had the honor of working with incredible people to bring ideas to life. Today, I lead the Experience Design team at Lotrek.…

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I’m Matteo. Father of three wonderful creatures. Italian designer with a passion for pizza.

My first exposure to Design Thinking happened at university, almost by chance, and then continued from 2010 through a groundbreaking experience combining Augmented Reality and Eye Tracking interactions. Since then, I’ve always tried to design to generate a positive impact on communities, and I’ve had the honor of working with incredible people to bring ideas to life. Today, I lead the Experience Design team at Lotrek.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Experience Design Director at Lotrek
February 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and direct experience design initiatives and strategy across client projects, shaping service design, UX strategy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Experience Design & Communication Manager at Lara Chamandi
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Oversee experience design and communications programs, aligning brand experiences with strategic goals and client needs.
Freelance Design & Creative Director at Pasta Pietro Massi
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Freelance design and creative direction for branding, digital interfaces, and product storytelling across client projects.
Senior Art Director at CAFFEINA
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Senior art direction for multi-channel campaigns, UI/UX design, and brand systems across digital and experiential projects.
Senior Art Director at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Senior art direction and cross-disciplinary leadership for digital experiences, focusing on UI/UX excellence and brand execution.
Art Director / UI-UX Designer at Bright.ly
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Art direction and UI/UX design for digital products, defining visual language and interaction patterns.
Communication Designer / UI-UX Designer at Joinpads s.r.l.
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Design and UI/UX development for client projects, contributing to brand identity and product design.

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano, Milan (Italy)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano, Milan (Italy)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Drive Flee

    A strong, future-proof brand and service foundation that has supported Flee’s evolution for nearly a decade. The project demonstrates how a well-structured brand and experience strategy can enable growth, adaptability, and long-term impact in the mobility sector.