Graphic designer based in Bologna with a strong interest in visual culture and a background in medical/scientific illustration. Works across graphic direction, visual identity, posters and social media assets, with an additional focus on character and color support within digital interaction design contexts. Combines academic training and professional experience to create clear, engaging, and memorable visuals, including anatomical/scientific graphics for education and information use. Also developed visual identities and communications for cultural/industry events and festivals.

Stefania Sofia

Graphic designer based in Bologna with a strong interest in visual culture and a background in medical/scientific illustration. Works across graphic direction, visual identity, posters and social media assets, with an additional focus on character and color support within digital interaction design contexts. Combines academic training and professional experience to create clear, engaging, and memorable visuals, including anatomical/scientific graphics for education and information use. Also developed visual identities and communications for cultural/industry events and festivals.

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Graphic designer based in Bologna with a strong interest in visual culture and a background in medical/scientific illustration. Works across graphic direction, visual identity, posters and social media assets, with an additional focus on character and color support within digital interaction design contexts.

Combines academic training and professional experience to create clear, engaging, and memorable visuals, including anatomical/scientific graphics for education and information use. Also developed visual identities and communications for cultural/industry events and festivals.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Biofilm Festival / BioTobio Industry Days
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Developed visual identity for BIOGRA FILM FESTIVAL and BIOTOBI Industry Days. Prepared consecutive deliverables/files and supported communications for social media.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at BIOGRAFILM FESTIVAL
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Developed the visual identity for Biografilm Festival and BIO TOBI industry days, prepared consecutive files and produced social media communication materials.
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at BIOGRAFILM FESTIVAL / BIO TOBI
January 1, 2026 - Present
Development of the visual identity for the BIOGRAFILM FESTIVAL and BIO TOBI Industry Days, preparation of consecutive files, and communication for social media.
Graphic Designer at Trade fair and exhibition setups
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer and visual designer for trade fair and exhibition setup projects, supporting visual communication needs for event environments.
Graphic designer, illustrator at Freelance / projects (various)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to multiple graphic direction and poster/visual communication projects, including thesis selections and themed visual communication for events and exhibitions.
Graphic designer, illustrator
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed and prepared visual content for exhibitions and communication projects (including infographic/scientific illustration work and graphic direction for public programs).
Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creation of anatomical and scientific graphics and illustrations for the orthopedic field, developed in collaboration with physicians and researchers for educational and informational use.

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design at Accademy of Fine Arts, Bologna
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Biofilm Festival / Thesis project at Accademy of Fine Arts, Bologna
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Accademy of Fine Arts, Bologna
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at TBS Group
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
International education / exchange at IPID (Italian Party of Indie Developers)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Accademia of Fine Arts, Bologna
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed article published in Diagnostics
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed article published in Diagnostics (MDPI)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Regional competition participation: “LEGGI E TALENTI for the Emilia-Romagna Region” (visual identity/logo design)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Logo design – 250th anniversary commemoration of Guardia di Finanza
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed articles (M DPI)
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
License
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed article published in Diagnostics (2024, MDPi)
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
Winner/selected for regional competition “Legge talento per l’Emilia-Romagna Regione” (visual identity selection)
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2026
Logo design — 250th anniversary commemoration of the Guardia di Finanza (municipal exhibition)
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
Poster exhibition participation — “Poster for the City of Bologna” (municipal exhibition)
January 1, 2024 - July 22, 2026
Participation — D&AD New Blood Awards 2023 (category: Her, Hey Jane!)
January 1, 2023 - July 22, 2026
Master
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
License
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed articles (Diagnostics) (M.D.P.I.)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Selection for regional competition “LEGGI/TALENTO for Emilia-Romagna Region” (visual identity)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Logo design for 250th anniversary commemoration of Guardia di Finanza (municipal exhibition)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Poster for the City of Bologna municipal exhibition
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Participation: D&AD New Blood Awards 2023 (“The Case for Her, Hey Jane!”)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services