He graduated in Industrial Design and specialised in Design with plastics from the Polytechnic of Milan. During his studies, he explored various aspects of the design discipline, collaborating with entities such as Dolcefarniente, Joe Rivetto, All Music TV, and UNESCO. He has designed exhibition projects for Mercedes, Ferrari, and Alfa Romeo. With Taloccidesign, he designs for large companies in the sector, such as Teuco, Foppapedretti, and Falper, and collaborates with Valdama in creating innovative ceramic products for bathroom furniture. His projects were exhibited at 100%Design in London in 2013 and published by Design For in 2013-2014. Today, his multisensory and design approach continues with research, attention to new clients, and teaching through the AANT.
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Andrea Valesini
After graduating in Industrial Design with a specialisation in Visual Design from Sapienza, he began his career as a brand designer at the Inarea studio. During this period and later as a freelance designer, he collaborated with prestigious clients such as Italo Treno, Metropolitana di Roma, AC Milan, and the Italian National Olympic Committee. In 2018, he founded Fantastico Studio, which specialises in developing video games for PC, console, and mobile devices. He holds the roles of Game Designer and Creative Director. The studio has collaborated to create 25 commercial titles and received international awards for the excellence of its products. Since 2022, he has enriched his career with teaching activities, transferring his expertise in the design and development of video games.
Massimo Valente
He graduated in Rome and obtained a PhD in Interior Architecture and Design. He is a researcher and lecturer in the Courses of Design, Exhibit, and Visual Communication; he teaches in the Design Laboratories in the Postgraduate, Doctorate, and Master’s courses at La Sapienza. He is a Visiting Professor at Tongji University in Shanghai, the Polytechnic of Portalegre, Lusíada University in Lisbon, and Oxford Brookes University. He exhibits at the Biennale di Venezia, Macro, Triennale di Sofia, and the OHR. He designs and creates worldwide, from product design to residential architecture, from parks and public spaces to landscape projects. He has published his work in Il Sole 24 Ore and Design della Repubblica, as well as articles and essays by publishers such as Kappa and Gangemi International.
Fabio Timpanaro
He began his professional career between Milan and Rome. He is known as an expert and enthusiast of Digital Art and Mixed Media for his works and workshops on digital imaging and compositing. In 2016, with photographer Eolo Perfido, he founded Storm, a CGI and Creative Retouching studio specialising in creating images for communication and advertising. Since 2017, he has been working as an external retoucher for the agency Superhumans. He also works in the recording industry, participating in the creation of covers for various artists. His works have been exhibited in several art shows. He is a lecturer at the AANT and the European Institute of Design. He has taught post-production and high-end retouching at the Centro Romano di Fotografia e Cinema.
Giovanna Talocci
Her studio mainly deals with product and exhibition design. She has won numerous awards, including ADI Design Index selections, Honorable Mentions at the Compasso D’Oro, and Design Plus and German Design Awards. In addition to her project work, she has worked as a curator of cultural events and teacher. She currently teaches at the AANT, where she coordinates the three-year course on product design. Of particular relevance is her constant commitment to institutional roles: she has been an ADI member since 1979, served as a member of the ADI National Board of Directors from 2004 to 2017, and was its Vice-President from 2014 to 2017. She oversaw the installation of the Design Collection in the Palazzo della Farnesina and the creation of the Design Room. She was also part of the first Italian Design Council.
Ivan Talarico
After graduating from the Theatre and Performing Arts program, he began an artistic career, writing and performing theatre performances, readings, and concerts. He was a guest at the 2016 Tenco Award and won the award for best text at Musicultura 2015. He has published two books of poems, two collections of short stories, and a song record. On television, he was a guest of Fiorello, Stefano Bollani, and Valentina Cenni; in cinema, he wrote and performed the song “Dio è luminosa assenza” in the film “Il Legionario”. He teaches at the AANT in Rome and conducts writing workshops in associations, schools, and other institutions. From the texts written by prisoners during a workshop in the prison of Frosinone, the book “Letteratura d’evasione” was born. He is one of the founders of the theatrical format Sgombro and among the authors and presenters of the Radio Rai3 programme “Le ripetizioni”.
Fabio Tagliavia
After graduating in Modern Letters from the University of Turin with a thesis in History and Criticism of Cinema and a Master’s degree in new technologies applied to entertainment, he founded the Zenit video production cooperative in Turin, where he works with audiovisual teaching. He then embarked on a career in the world of film production, initially in the production department with films such as “La seconda Volta” by Mimmo Calopresti, “Tutti giù per terra” by Davide Ferrario, and “Libero Burro” by Sergio Castellitto. Later, he served as an assistant director on projects like “Santa Maradona” and “A/R. Andata+Ritorno” by Marco Ponti and “1992” by Giuseppe Gagliardi. He eventually transitioned to directing with works like “Cardiofitness,” “Ris 5. Delitti imperfetti,” and “Ris Roma. Delitti imperfetti.” Since the 2000s, he has also been involved in teaching activities.
Valerio Sgobba
A live sound engineer and sound designer for cinema and television, he graduated from the DAMS in Roma Tre with a thesis on “The importance of sound in television production cultures”. He completed his training by attending workshops, seminars, and advanced training courses in audio post-production and sound design. He has worked for years as a sound engineer in direct business and audio post-production, as well as in television programs and commercials for Rai, Mediaset, and other national television networks. He has lectured on the Elements of the audio mix for video post-production at the Masters and workshops organised by the Department of History of Art and Entertainment of the Sapienza University of Rome. Since 2023, he has been a lecturer at the AANT.
Andrea Sergiacomo
He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Sapienza. Since 2019, he has been a co-founder of the Digital Agency Markappa – Marketing House, which operates in Italy as a marketing consultant agency specialising in strategic and operational marketing. His professional experiences have enabled him to specialise in Digital Advertising, particularly as a Digital Ads Specialist for Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. Since 2021, he has been an Associated Partner of MOD-Management On Demand. In 2022, he founded two other companies, Arts On Token and the Zeta Jobs Academy, which train new generations in the hard and soft skills required in the world of work. Starting in 2023, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles.
Martina Senzacqua
She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania and later studied graphic design at the AANT. She began working as a junior Art Director at the communication agency SuperHumans and later as Creative Director for Food Eat, focusing on packaging design, illustration, and pattern design. Since 2018, she has been a freelancer, primarily dealing with content creation and identity. She has collaborated with various communication agencies and created visuals for events, publishing houses, and film companies. She has worked for clients such as Bulgari, Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., IQOS P.M.I, Warner Bros Italia, Baglietto, Fincantieri, MSC, Qudulibri Editore, Tic Edizioni, Accademia delle Arti Erboristiche di Roma, Cotral, and Regione Lazio.