Direction

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
President
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Giovanna Talocci
President
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

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 Design Teacher coordinator
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Francesca Rodia
Three-year 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 Digital & Interaction Design and Two-year Communication and Design Methodologies
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Emanuele Tarducci
Three-year Digital & Interaction Design and Two-year Communication and Design Methodologies
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


Fabio D’Alessandro
ACES Master Director
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Fabio D’Alessandro
ACES Master Director
Art Director and Creative Director
After starting out as a graphic designer and studying Advertising and Communication, he joined TBWA as an Art Director. Since 2008, he has worked at Saatchi & Saatchi, where he currently serves as Creative Director.
He has created campaigns for brands such as Renault, Enel, Pampers and Poste Italiane, winning national and international awards including Cannes Lions, The One Show, New York Festivals, the London International Awards, the Cresta Awards, ADC Global and ADCI.
Since 2022, he has been a lecturer on the ACES Master’s programme at AANT.
Teacher of
Master ACES – Advertising: creativity and strategy
ATL and Digital Campaign
Master ACES – Advertising: creativity and strategy
Integrated Communication

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

Marco Bersani
CG Supervisor & Digital Artist
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Marco Bersani
CG Supervisor & Digital Artist
Professionista con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nei settori dell’animazione, dei VFX e della produzione pubblicitaria, è specializzato in lighting, look development e rendering. Nel corso della carriera ha coordinato progetti e team eterogenei, sviluppando competenze trasversali nei diversi ambiti della produzione 3D. La passione per la luce e le immagini guida un approccio creativo orientato alla sperimentazione, alla ricerca di nuove soluzioni e all’integrazione tra tecnologia ed espressione artistica. La sua filosofia professionale privilegia la flessibilità e la capacità di individuare, di volta in volta, gli strumenti più adatti a tradurre idee e visioni creative in immagini e contenuti audiovisivi.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Creazione 3D

Anna Di Cintio
Creative Director, Art Director e Designer
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Anna Di Cintio
Creative Director, Art Director e Designer
Anna Di Cintio è Creative Director, Art Director, Designer e docente. Costruisce il proprio percorso professionale nel mondo della comunicazione e della pubblicità collaborando con importanti agenzie creative, tra cui Y&R e TBWA, dove rimane per oltre dieci anni. Nel 2020 assume la direzione creativa Art e Design di Marimo, mentre dal 2025 sceglie la libera professione, dedicandosi a progetti e collaborazioni multidisciplinari. Nel corso della carriera firma progetti per brand nazionali e internazionali, tra cui ENI, Barilla, Unilever, Nissan, Medusa, Colgate, WWF e BNL, ottenendo diversi riconoscimenti nel settore. Il suo approccio alla creatività si fonda sulla sperimentazione, sul confronto e sulla collaborazione con talenti e professionalità differenti.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Integrated Advertising

Nicola Leone
Video Editor & AI Designer
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Nicola Leone
Video Editor & AI Designer
Dopo gli studi in Comunicazione Visiva e Multimediale, sviluppa un percorso professionale tra video, moda, televisione e comunicazione corporate. Collabora con realtà come MIT Technology Review, LuisaViaRoma e Vogue Italia, partecipando a produzioni per X Factor Italia, Eurovision, Laura Pausini e Dardust. Dal 2018 realizza progetti per brand internazionali, tra cui Valentino, Prada, Versace, Ferragamo, Hermès, Honda, Sephora, Porsche e Amazon. Nel 2025 amplia le proprie competenze integrando l’intelligenza artificiale generativa nei processi di produzione visiva, con particolare attenzione allo sviluppo di immagini, video e workflow creativi. Parallelamente svolge attività di docenza e formazione sull’applicazione dell’AI generativa alla comunicazione visiva e audiovisiva.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Computer Graphic III — Generative AI

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

Tiziano Manna
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Tiziano Manna
E’ progettista, formatore e ricercatore nel campo della filosofia del design, con particolare attenzione ai processi di progettazione sistemica e interdisciplinare. Vanta oltre dieci anni di esperienza nel Terzo Settore e nella gestione di organizzazioni non profit a vocazione culturale. Affianca all’attività di docente nella scuola pubblica il ruolo di Direttore responsabile di ShowDesk Edizioni. Collabora con realtà come Exibart, La Scuola Open Source e il gruppo di ricerca DxS – Design(per)Semiotics. I suoi contributi scientifici sono stati pubblicati da Palermo University Press, Università di Bergamo, IUL Research e BAU – Centro Universitario di Arte e Design di Barcellona.
Teacher of
Art Direction, Advertising e Graphic Design
Storia dei Nuovi Media
