Direction

Giovanna Barzanò
President
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Giovanna Barzanò
President
Is a former senior civil servant of the Ministry of Education, Italy, (1987-2019) after having been headteacher and primary school teacher. Since 2011 she is the scientific coordinator of the DIALOGUES network, a national action research project, involving some 30 state schools in various Italian regions. She was Honorary Senior Research Associate at UCL, Institute of Education London, where she received her PhD in 2008.
The Italian representative in the OECD-INES project for ten years, she coordinated and participated in several EU-Socrates projects on educational leadership, active and global citizenship, intercultural education, multimedia education. She has published extensively in Italy and internationally

Rossana Quarta
Director
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Rossana Quarta
Director
Creative Director
Her training, starting from a base of classical studies, is oriented towards visual communication, starting with studies in Graphic Design at the European Institute of Design (IED) in Rome and the International Institute of Communication and Image (ICEI MULTIMEDIA Olivetti group) – where for a period she was teaching assistant to Prof. Franco Zeri, coordinator of the department of Graphics and Computer Graphics -, and completed with seminars on communication for children and with master’s degrees for the in-depth study of digital technologies for television. Her professional experiences gradually specialised in book publishing and event communication. Among her professional experiences are founding partner and creative director of the publishing house I Colori del Mondo and the publishing services and events organisation Leggermente (Naples). Since 2003, these activities have been complemented by teaching activities.

Gianna Angelini
Scientific Director and Head of International Office
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Gianna Angelini
Scientific Director and Head of International Office
Semiologist
After graduating in Communication in 2002, she obtained a PhD in Cultural Sciences in Germany. Strategic agency planner for over ten years, TP Vice President from 2011 to 2014, a journalist since 2019, and president of Cr.A.Sh since 2013; she has taught since 2005 the disciplines of Semiotics of multimedia text, Theories of perception and Aesthetics of the visual arts. She has two monographs and articles published in Italian and foreign journals. Since 2019, she has been working in journalism; since 2015, she has been involved in educational planning and communication design. Since 2017, she has held the position of International Program Manager in the academic field.
Teacher of
Videomaking, storytelling, cinema and media design
Cinema and Audiovisual Theory and Analysis
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Perception Theory and Psychology of Form
Perception Theory and Psychology of Form

Giovanna Talocci
Area Leader Interior and Product Design
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Giovanna Talocci
Area Leader Interior and Product Design
Education Coordinator
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.
Teacher of
Product Design 2
Teacher coordinators

Valerio Di Paola
Three-year Videomaking, Story, Cinema and Media Design Teacher coordinator
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Valerio Di Paola
Three-year Videomaking, Story, Cinema and Media Design Teacher coordinator
Creative Director
His training in the humanistic approach was oriented towards mediology and communication. At La Sapienza, he obtained a PhD in Promotion and Marketing of the Performing Arts. After decades of experience as a director and assistant director for national broadcasters and television productions, he specialises in creative direction, collaborating with advertising agencies on behalf of various international brands, focusing on audiovisual design and transmedia communication strategies. He teaches creative direction and transmedia design at academic and university institutions as an academic researcher. He has published monographic essays on advertising in books and scientific journals and the relationship between marketing, film, and television entertainment.
Teacher of
Videomaking, storytelling, cinema and media design
Directing 1, Laboratory Portfolio

Davide Cardea
Think, Prompt, Create Master Director
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Davide Cardea
Think, Prompt, Create Master Director
Art director, Web Designer, Videomaker, Record Producer
Davide Cardea is a professional with extensive experience in the creative and communication sector. He has held key roles such as art director, web/app designer, videomaker, and record producer. Over the years, he has worked with important agencies and clients such as Saatchi&Saatchi, Xister Reply, CEI, Doctors Without Borders, and the Italian Hindu Union, receiving national and international awards. Since 2021, Davide Cardea has expanded his focus to artificial intelligence, experimenting with new frontiers in applying this technology. He has developed multiple innovative projects that integrate AI into crucial areas of communication. He has been a lecturer for over 20 years (Chamber of Deputies, ISF-CI, AANT).
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design
Visual IA

Ana Gabriela Llarin
Three-year Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design Teacher coordinator
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Ana Gabriela Llarin
Three-year Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design Teacher coordinator
Art director and Graphic Designer
Her training began with studies in Graphic Design at the IED in Rome in 1992, and she immediately entered advertising: first in Argentina as a junior Art Director, then in Italy. She covers different areas: advertising, below the line, and corporate identity. She has gained experience developing projects for leading telecommunication, finance, entertainment, and hospitality companies. She has collaborated with agencies such as Rai International and Open Media, and she was then a partner and creative director of 19novanta Communication Partners and Ape Communication. Since 2014, she has freelanced for several companies, ensuring their brand identity. Starting in 2008, she has also taught Basic Design and Brand Design.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design
Brand Design, Graphic Design 1

Simone Mari
Three-year Game and Virtual Design Teacher coordinator
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Simone Mari
Three-year Game and Virtual Design Teacher coordinator
Creative Director
His training started with artistic studies and then turned to art direction and the visual arts, beginning with studies in graphic design at the AANT. His training path branched out into intersecting areas such as gaming, marketing, and the digitalisation of communication. He has collaborated with international brands such as Ford, Sky, Sony, and Bulgari. After working in several communication agencies, he founded his company, which specialises in entertainment, particularly cinema and video games. At the AANT, he is the coordinator of the three-year course in game design and a lecturer in art direction. Sharing and curiosity are always present in his courses, as they are tools with immense potential, especially in the academic context.
Teacher of
Art Direction

Francesca Rodia
Three-year Interior and Public Design Teacher coordinator
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Francesca Rodia
Three-year Interior and Public Design Teacher coordinator
Designer
Francesca’s training in design was comprehensive, with a three-year course in Interior, Product and Exhibit Design at AANT. This period was filled with workshops and exams that focused on the communication and representation of the project, honing her skills in product design, graphic design, and interior design. Her professional journey began as an interior designer, specialising in 3D rendering, and then transitioned to a visual designer role in communication agencies and companies. She designed brand identities, packaging, stands, physical stores, and communication supports. She is an independent designer specialising in integrated communication and branding.
Teacher of
Graphic Design
Portfolio laboratory

Ernesto Venanzi
Three-year Product Design Teacher coordinator
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Ernesto Venanzi
Three-year Product Design Teacher coordinator
Industrial and Interior Designer
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.
Teacher of
Product Design 2
Design Methodologies
Fundamentals of Technical Drawing

Emanuele Tarducci
Three-year User Experience & User Interface – Interaction Design and Two-year Communication and Design Methodologies Teacher Coordinator
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Emanuele Tarducci
Three-year User Experience & User Interface – Interaction Design and Two-year Communication and Design Methodologies Teacher Coordinator
Architect and Interaction designer
Expert in electronic technologies applied to Design and Display, he teaches at several Italian Universities and Schools of Design. He has won awards in international design competitions and has presented his research in Information Technology on several occasions. Always interested in defining new and effective relationships between the digital environment and physical space, he combines theoretical reflection with design research in the different areas of application of new technologies, from multimedia communication to performance spaces, from sensitive environments to interactive systems.
Teacher of
Multimedia Installations


Alice Scornajenghi
ACES Master Director
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Alice Scornajenghi
ACES Master Director
Creative Director
After graduating with a degree in Comparative Literature from Sapienza, she began working as a copywriter at Saatchi&Saatchi Roma in 2006. She remained there until 2019 when she transitioned to Superhumans as a creative director. Her work has won several national and international awards, including Cannes Lions, Eurobest, New York Festival, Clio Awards, ADCI, and ADCE. In 2018, she founded an erotic fanzine, “Ossì,” and in 2023, she published “Atti puri” with Nero Editions.
Teacher of
Master ACES – Advertising: creativity and strategy
Social and Digital PR

Lorena Greco
VIDI Master Director
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Lorena Greco
VIDI Master Director
Architect, PhD and 3D Visualizer
She established Atelier Crilo in 2010, a company specialising in 3D visualisation for architecture and design. In 2015 and 2021, the studio was recognised as one of the top visual design agencies by the d2 Conference in Vienna and won the Hugh Ferriss competition. The images created by Atelier Crilo are featured on CGI-specific websites. Additionally, in 2017, CGarchitect honoured Atelier Crilo with the CGarchitect Architectural 3D Awards in the commissioned film category for their work on “Superficial.” The studio’s representation work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale 2021, including installations at Casa dell’Architettura and MACRO, as well as solo exhibitions titled ” Paesaggi ibridi” and ” Disegno Plurale”. She also teaches at various universities, such as Sapienza University of Rome and the Polytechnic of Turin.
Teacher of
Master VIDI – Visual Design and 3d Illustration
Rendering, Set Lighting, Image Photo Editing

Alessandra Reggiani
LUDE Master Director
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Alessandra Reggiani
LUDE Master Director
Architect and Lighting Designer
After graduating from the Faculty of Architecture of La Sapienza, she participated in an advanced course in General and Museum Teaching at the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy of the University of Roma Tre. Since 1996, she has owned a studio specialising in light design, primarily focusing on the lighting of Cultural Heritage indoors and outdoors, while also exploring other application areas. She teaches at the AANT and the Polytechnic of Milan and collaborates with other universities and institutions. She is the author of numerous publications and collaborates with the bilingual magazine “LUZ,” of which she is a member of the Editorial Board. She is a National Councillor of AIDI – Associazione Italiana di Illuminazione and a Member of CIE Italia – Division 1, 3, and 6.
Teacher of
Light Design 1, Light Design 2

Simone Sante
Interior Design – Retail & Hospitality Master Director
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Simone Sante
Interior Design – Retail & Hospitality Master Director
Architect
He holds a PhD in Architectural and Urban Composition from the Faculty of Architecture of La Sapienza. Since 2007, he has worked in design, alongside research and teaching at the Faculty of Architecture Valle Giulia and other Italian Design Schools. In the role of chief designer, he has won several prizes in national and international architecture competitions. As an independent researcher, he is the author of essays and articles in national and international publications. In 2018, he edited and published the translation of “The Radiant Farm and the Cooperative Centre”, an unpublished text by Le Corbusier. Since 2011, he has been co-founder of the IKÒNICA design studio.
Teacher of
Land Design
Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design
Technical Drawing
Facultys

Anema District
Chiara Catalani and Assunta Squitieri
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Anema District
Chiara Catalani and Assunta Squitieri
Communication Agency
AnemaDistrict is an experimental, ethical, and innovative communication agency, founded by Assunta Squitieri and Chiara Catalani. These two communication experts bring with them a wealth of experience from their diverse professional backgrounds, having worked for various international companies and served global and local brands. Their approach is based on the collaboration between different disciplines and talents, creating an environment of interdisciplinary cooperation. They established AnemaDistrict with two main beliefs: in the coexistence of people, planet, and technology, and in the ability of young people to change the world. Their work has been recognized with several awards, including honors at the ADCI, the New York Festival, a Grand Prix at the Radio Festival, and two shortlistings at the Cannes Lions.
Chiara Catalani
Creative Director and Art Director
Assunta Squitieri
Creative Director and Copywriter
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design
Art Direction 2

Andrea Giovannone
Art director and Creative Supervisor
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Andrea Giovannone
Art director and Creative Supervisor
After graduating in Communication Sciences from Sapienza University in Rome, he began his career as an editorial graphic designer. After four years in various newsrooms, he shifted his focus to advertising. With a scholarship at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan, he attended a master’s degree in Art Direction and Copywriting. He then joined Ogilvy & Mather as an art director and continued his career at Young & Rubicam and Leo Burnett, working for national and international clients. In recent years, he has received awards and recognitions at various communication festivals. In 2017, he became a creative supervisor at Metaphora, a unit of the Alphaomega group. Today, he works as a freelancer and consultant at Next Group.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising and Graphic Design
Art Direction 1

Giulia Magaldi
Creative Director
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Giulia Magaldi
Creative Director
Her studies in Communication Sciences began at the University of Bologna. She spent a year at the University of Valencia in Spain, where she developed an interest in advertising. She completed her university education in the United States at the Miami Ad School, specialising in Creative/Art Direction. Professionally, she worked in the United States for 11 years as a creative at Droga5, GUT, and Golin. In 2023, she returned to Italy as a freelance Creative Director, combining this role with teaching.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Integrated Advertising

Fabio Mamone
Artista Digitale, Artista 3D, Scultore Digitale, Ritoccatore
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Fabio Mamone
Artista Digitale, Artista 3D, Scultore Digitale, Ritoccatore
A well-rounded Digital Artist, he began his career in the advertising sector working as a Retoucher and Motion Designer, with a professional focus on 3D modeling. As a freelancer, he creates cross-media visual and audiovisual content for clients in Luxury Fashion, Cinema, Gaming, Advertising, and Institutional sectors, collaborating with various agencies, including MADRE Int. and ProFormat Comunicazione. A lifelong enthusiast of fantasy, sci-fi, and model making, as a Digital Sculptor he creates characters for video games and tabletop experiences, as well as objects for 3D printing.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Digital Image Processing
Videomaking, Story, Cinema e Media Design
Digital Image Processing
Digital Image Processing
