Facultys

Professor of Theory and Method of Mass Media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Palermo, he has taught and continues to teach in several Italian academies and institutes. A journalist and publicist, he mainly deals with aesthetics and theory of the imagination, mass culture, and popular music. Among his publications are “Video Web Armi. Dall’immaginario della violenza alla violenza del potere” (Rogas 2021), “Lady Gaga. The seduction of the monster. Arte, estetica e fashion nell’immaginario videomusicale pop” (Arcana 2018), “Galassia Netflix. L’estetica, i personaggi e i temi della nuova serialità” (Villaggio Maori 2019), “Rocksofia. Filosofia dell’hard rock nel passaggio di millennio” (Il Melangolo 2019), “Necessità e fallimento della forma. Saggio su Adorno e l’arte contemporanea” (Mimesis 2015).

He graduated with a degree in letters and as a research doctor in entertainment sciences from the National Academy of Dramatic Art “Silvio D’Amico.” In 1999, he founded the company “Circo Bordeaux.” He has written over twenty plays, many of which have been published or translated. Creator and director of five editions of the festival of theatrical alterities “Ubu Settete,” he has written theatrical reviews and essays for various journals in the sector. In addition, he was the creator and author of the “Limerick” program that aired on Rai-RadioUno, and for many years, he worked in the field of video game design. He recently published the “Lezioni di scrittura teatrale” manual, co-written with Francesco Silvestri. He teaches playwriting at La Sapienza University and the Omero School of Writing.

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

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.

Her artistic background formed a solid foundation for her career in design. She currently works as a UI/UX designer at Accenture Song, where she is committed to finding creative solutions to complex problems. She furthered her skills in usability through accessibility training, becoming an expert in the field and conducting in-house business courses. Her most significant professional experiences include collaborating with important public and private entities to create ministerial portals, e-commerce and tourism platforms. Since 2024, she has also been teaching at the AANT.

She was trained in classical studies and graduated with a degree in Visual Communication in the Graphic Design Course from AANT. She established herself as a freelance Art Director, collaborating with many of the most established advertising agencies, such as Spark44, Saatchi, Tbwa, Low Pirella, Humans, Super Egg, Marimo, and many others. She is the Art Director for Fendi and the Digital Creative Director at Hdrà and Mith. She was the Artistic Director of television programmes for La 7 (Non è l ‘arena – Giletti) and Canale 5 (Amici di Maria De Filippi, with Luca Tommasini)—Art Director for the AANT and lecturer since 2016.

He founded his studio NA3, basing the projects on a poetic-emotional path. His works have won awards and recognitions and have been published in Italian and international books and magazines. Nicola also established Interni Italiani, a research laboratory on interior architecture in Italy. He is a consultant for ICE installations and is a commissioned designer in some editions. In 2013, the first book dedicated to the study Quattro case viste da dentro was published. In 2023, the documentary film dedicated to his work entitled Scrivere gesti d’architettura was released. Alongside his professional activity, he has taught design, historical-critical research for IEDs, IED MASTERS, AANTs, and lectures and conferences for Universities, Professional Orders, and training companies.

His training immediately turned to digital communication thanks to a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Cultures and Communication. Subsequently, he also obtained a master’s degree in Cultural Industry and Digital Communication and a PhD in Communication, Research, and Innovation. From 2014 to 2018, he collaborated with the chairs of the Sociology of Communication and Media and Cultural Studies of La Sapienza. Professional experiences include consultant, founding partner and account of the music production label “Terzo Canto”, head of Spindox Radio podcast productions, and Project Officer at Spindox s.p.a. Since 2023, these activities have been complemented by teaching activities.

He graduated in Art and Entertainment from the DAMS in Bologna in 2011. He obtained a degree in sound engineering from the Accademia Nazionale del Cinema in Bologna in the same year. In 2013, he was certified as Autodesk Maya A.C.E. Since 2014, he has been a technical director and production supervisor for permanent video projections in archaeological sites and museum spaces, focusing on Oman and China. He is a partner and production manager of VirtualBlast, a studio specialising in CGI and video post-production. He has collaborated with important entities such as RAI, Sky and Eagle Picture, contributing to creating high-profile projects, including live sets on international film and television sets.

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

He graduated in political science from the European Institute of Design. His career began in 1978, focusing initially on furniture and furnishing before shifting to visual communication. He has collaborated with Panorama, L’Espresso, La Repubblica, and Linus as an illustrator, and as a graphic designer with the Sunday supplement of the Globe, Fiera magazine, and Reporter Fine Secolo. With Giunti Editore, he managed the graphic design of monthly magazines and editorial series. In 2020, he founded the Bernacca Immagine publishing house, specializing in graphics and illustrations, particularly sketching and the tradition of the travel notebook. He also collaborates with the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Headu Giochi Didattici, and the Mare International Bookshop.

She holds master’s degrees in Theory and Technique of Narration from the Holden School (under Alessandro Baricco), Film Screenplay (with Jean-Claude Carrière), Barbarano CineLab (under Marco Bellocchio and Marco Müller), and the Biennale College Cinema International Workshop at the Venice Film Festival. Her debut novel, Il Carnefice, is a bestseller with 100,000 copies sold. She has also published La Paura and La Belva with Newton Compton, and her upcoming novel, Fammi Male, will be released by Mondadori. Her latest novel, La Star, is published by Giunti. She has collaborated with various production companies in cinema and TV. The subject and script of Delitto Naturale were nominated for the Golden Globes and the Nastro d’Argento in 2020. Currently, she is a screenwriter for the film L’Occhio del Coniglio.

He graduated with honours in Architecture from the Sapienza University of Rome and is registered as an architect in Rome. After collaborating with architectural firms in Italy and Spain, he opened his studio in Rome. He mainly focuses on designing and managing renovations of residential properties for private clients. Additionally, he is involved in interior design, furniture design, plant design, obtaining authorisations, and dealing with public entities’ opinions.

She graduated in Translation from SSLMIT in Trieste and is an author, trainer, lecturer, and activist. She created #quellavoltache, a social campaign addressing sexual harassment and abuse. She has also worked as an author and television and radio presenter. Her publications include the short story collection Nudo d’uomo con calzino and several young adult novels. Her essay Manuale per ragazze rivoluzionarie – Perché il femminismo ci rende felici is a foundational text for young feminists, followed by Rivoluzione Z – Diventare adulti migliori con il femminismo and Brutta – Storia di un corpo come tanti, a collection of monologues on aesthetic pressure. In 2024, she published Cose mai successe.

PhD in Architectural Composition – Theories of Architecture and Advanced Studies in Architectural Design. From 2005 to 2023, she was a professor of Architectural Design, Interior Architecture, Urban Morphology, Exhibit Design, Design for Public Space, and Postgraduate Courses in Theories and Techniques of Recovery of the Modern at the Sapienza University of Rome. Since 2023, she has been teaching Project of Temporary Spaces at Federico II University of Naples. She was part of the Observatory on Modernity research group and the editorial staff of ArchiDiAP at Sapienza. She is a member of Centro Studi sul Moderno and has authored articles in books and scientific journals, including “LDAiMdA Paesaggi, architetture, interni”, ARe, 2019, and “Roma. Via Olimpica. Il paesaggio urbano si trasforma”, Prospettive, 2015.

Graduated in Art History – Cultural Heritage Sciences, she deepened the foundations of contemporary art theory and criticism by obtaining a Master’s degree in curatorial studies from IED in Rome and a PhD from Central Saint Martins, UAL, London. Her interests mainly focus on photo medial practices and theories between techno-sciences and visual culture. As a member of the Leonardo, CGRN, and RSA networks, she has presented at conferences and talks internationally, contributing to a series of scientific and monographic publications. In addition to having experience in museums and publishing, since 2014, she has been working as a curator in collaboration with private organisations and institutions. Since 2007, she has collaborated as an author with industry journals.

Graduated in Film and Television Directing and Programming from the DAMS of Roma Tre, he holds a Master’s Degree in Digital Audio-Video Editing from La Sapienza University of Rome. He has worked for fifteen years in advertising, fashion, art, television, cinema, author reportage, and documentary, as well as in the cultural and social field, designing and implementing events and exhibitions related to cinema and audio-visuals throughout the national territory.

She graduated in Architecture from La Sapienza in Rome. After a Master’s Degree in Design and Management and a Postgraduate Course in Urban Furniture, she entered the industrial design sector. She obtained a PhD in Industrial Drawing, Design, Arts, and New Technologies from Sapienza. She specialises in renovations and lighting design. Since 2004, she has been coordinating the organisation of the Master’s Degree in Lighting Design at La Sapienza University, conducting lectures and workshops on the theory of perception, technology, and the design of lighting fixtures. Her teaching experience includes IED (Rome and Cagliari), RUFA, QUASAR, SNU (Sichuan Normal University) in Chengdu, China, as well as the AANT Academy, ISIA, Sapienza Master Lighting Design, and Pantheon Institute.

He graduated from the DAMS University of Rome Roma Tre and later completed his training with Script Editor Josh Golding at Saint Martin’s University in London. His professional experiences include Current TV, Wired, and Pagina 99, where he writes about TV, cinema, technology, and video games. He is an author for Laeffe and collaborates with the International Journalism Festival of Perugia, the Genoa Science Festival, Vice, and Samsung. With FremantleMedia Italia, he participates as an author in some flagship programs such as “Italia’s Got Talent” and “X-Factor”. At the same time, for Rai, he is the author of “Il Borgo dei Borghi” and “Stati Generali”. He writes for the video game vlog “La Soffitta del Nerd” and follows the AI and filmmaking project entitled “This Frame Doesn’t Exist”.

Cinzia Capparelli is a portrait photographer specializing in fashion, design, and advertising. She has published her photo shoots in magazines such as Vogue, L’Officiel, Elle, Vanity Fair, Exibart, Artribune, and Internazionale. She has collaborated with brands including Fendi, Bulgari, Emporio Armani, H&M, The20CenturyFox, Mercedes-Benz, De Agostini Editore, Sky, Enel, Dolce&Gabbana, Veja, Pfizer, Intersport, Kiko, Crodino, Campari, and has edited photographic campaigns for the Maxxi museum.

In 2022, she founded Moonel, a production and representation agency for artists, models, and talent. In November 2023, she received the Award of Excellence for photography at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy. She is also a photography lecturer at several Italian academies, teaching national and international courses.

She graduated in Communication Sciences from the Alma Mater Studiorum in Bologna and specialised in Semiotic Disciplines at the same University. During her studies, she joined the Life Longari & Loman advertising agency. After completing her master’s degree, she attended marketing courses at Roma Tre University. She has worked for international and independent agencies and was also a creative director. Some of her works have been awarded at the DMA International ECHO Awards, Twitter Awards, and ADCI Awards, where she was also a jury member. Other experiences include being on the jury at the Gerety Awards and having advanced training at EACA International Academy, PI School, and Berlin School of Creative Leadership. She is also a creative activist and author of “Murale contro il femminicidio,” the work of street art that has become an icon of femicide in Italy.

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).

He graduated in Semiotics from the University of Bologna and specialised in film production at the Civica Scuola di cinema “Luchino Visconti” in Milan; he then moved to Rome, where he has worked on film, television, and advertising productions, accumulating experience in the camera department. He works as Director of Photography and as a Reportage Photographer for international publications, including the Financial Times and non-profit organisations such as Doctors Without Borders. He is a founding partner of Halibut Film Srl, an audiovisual production company based in Rome. At the same time, since 2020, he has been working as a Colour Correction lecturer.

She graduated in Architecture from La Sapienza and obtained a Master’s in Industrial Design from the Domus Academy in Milan. She has collaborated with CDM srl on projects based on aesthetic identity, trends, and scenarios of materials, colours, and finishing, as well as with the Domus Academy Research Centre for product design, scenarios, and reports on new materials and working spaces. Active in Rome since 2002 as an interior designer, she researches the innovation of materials in design. She has collaborated with ZPZ PARTNERS, and in 2022, she won the ideas competition to enhance the Recanati Historic Centre. Among her publications are *Spazi per la cultura e nuovi scenari della materia* and *Ecology of Colour – the Emerging Design Perspective*.

A freelance filmmaker and photojournalist since the mid-90s, he began specialising in reporting on wildlife such as bears, wolves, and lynxes for major Italian and foreign weekly magazines. In 2002, he received accreditation from the Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri Information and Publishing Department as a FotoCineTeleReporter. He has photographed actors and film directors for years and has become an accredited freelance photographer in the television studios of RAI, Mediaset, and LA7. As a speleologist, he creates reports and documentaries of explorations and scientific research in central Italy’s natural and artificial cavities on behalf of universities and the superintendence of Lazio and Umbria. Since 2015, he has been the author and DoP of music video clips and short films. Additionally, since then, these activities have been complemented by teaching activities.

After training in computer science, he obtained a specialisation in Graphic Design at the AANT, where he currently teaches. Initially focused on packaging and publishing, he gained in-depth experience and expertise in web programming and the advanced use of CMSs. He has collaborated with Giovanni Sagnotti for over ten years, providing web consultancy and developing smartphone applications, websites, and portals. Together, they have led innovative projects in the pharmaceutical and publishing sectors and dedicated themselves to training. Their expertise ranges from web design to e-commerce, supporting clients in various sectors, including institutional organisations and large companies.

She has illustrated over eighty children’s books, working with the leading Italian publishing houses. She has collaborated with several companies to create logos, wine and product labels, posters for cinema and theatre, “Minimondi”, “Festival Internazionale di Teatro di Marano”, set designs for television, 2D music videos, and video games. She has won several awards, including Legambiente, the European Breast Cancer Arts and Humanities Award, and Arts and Humanities in Vienna. An important career recognition came in 2021 during the “Beni comuni, sostenibilità, irriverenza” initiative. She is a founding partner of “B17 Illustrations”, the first Italian illustration shop. She is the author and illustrator of two books: “Unpuntino” and “Il viaggio di Cocòcco”.

Art Director and Creative Director of the visual and digital innovation area of Pro Format Comunicazione, she has worked for 40 years for communication agencies, with specific experience in institutional communication, marketing, and strategic design. She has coordinated the creativity and implementation of communication projects, events, congresses, and artistic exhibitions for government bodies such as the Ministry of Health, the Higher Institute of Health, and the Lazio Region, scientific societies and non-profit organisations, as well as the study of web publishing tools, advertising campaigns, and below the line for the most important pharmaceutical multinationals. As a speaker, she has held seminars and workshops at companies such as the Senate of the Republic, the University of Bologna, and the AANT.

He has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Technology Design and is currently a research fellow at the “Eduardo Vittoria” School of Architecture and Design in Ascoli Piceno. His research interests focus on computational design and digital fabrication, particularly sustainability and circularity. He is involved in parametric and computational modelling, robotic manufacturing, additive manufacturing of cement mixtures, and applying augmented reality systems for modelling and creating reversible elements and construction systems using recovery materials. He has authored numerous scientific publications and co-founded an innovative startup specialising in 3D printing concrete with recycled aggregates.

Starting from scientific studies, his training went towards storytelling and digital art. He embarked on a course in Computer Generated Animation at the IED in Rome, during which he studied each profession involved in creating an audio-visual animation product. He graduated designing, writing, coordinating and making an entire CG animated short film with some colleagues. He specialised as a 3D Character Artist at the Rainbow Academy and through studies and personal projects. He has collaborated as a 3D character artist with the Austrian studio Arx Anima. Currently, he works as a 3D character artist and environment artist at Al One, a studio in Rome that deals with film production, 3D animation and video game production.

Always attentive to details and images, at 19, he enrolled in a computer graphics course at the Istituto Superiore di Design in Naples, which led him to start working in the field. He began as a graphic designer in a Naples typography company but soon realised he wanted to do more than create flyers. He then continued his studies in Rome and landed his first interview at an advertising agency. After a six-month internship at TBWA as an art director, he joined Saatchi & Saatchi in 2008.

He has a multidisciplinary background ranging from sociology to design. Maker “ante litteram”, for over 25 years, the profile of product designer has supported the activities of creative direction, design of exhibition spaces, conception and organisation of events. Active in associations since 2008, he has been a member of ADI, where he chaired the Lazio delegation from 2015 to 2017. From 2001 to 2004, he led the association In Forma Azione. He has taught Product Design at AANT, IED, and Sapienza University of Rome. He has won numerous awards and prizes in Italy and abroad, including the German Design Award, A’Design Award, European Product Design Award, IDA Design Award, and several selections in the ADI Design Index.

He specialised in visual communication design at the European Institute of Design in Rome in 1993. He has collaborated with various graphic studios, companies, publishing houses, and non-profit organisations. He has done graphic design, drawing magazines, books, posters, house organs, reports, and catalogues for public institutions and private companies. He has developed visual identity projects in the cultural sphere by signing the trademarks and communication of organisations and associations, as well as designing exhibition graphics and way-finding systems. Since 2008, he has been a professor of graphic design in the field of editorial design.

She is a researcher and lecturer in media economics and specialises in the study of film and television markets. She has collaborated with the leading Italian research institutes on the economy of the media and with the study centres of the most significant public and private subjects in the audiovisual sector: mic -DGCA, Cohesion and Development Agency, ANICA, APA, AGIS, Centoautori, Doc/It. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Campania Film Commission Region. Since 2017, she has been a lecturer of Audiovisual Economics at the Sapienza University of Rome, where she is pursuing her PhD. In 2023, her book “Audiovisual Economics” (ed. Dino Audino) was published.

He has taught design and graphic design technologies at several academies since 1995. He has specialised in corporate training, working for clients such as the Banca d’Italia, Santa Sede, Tim, the Città della Scienza Foundation, FAO, the Ministry of the Interior, and other prestigious Italian organisations. The publishing house of which he is a partner and co-founder, Imago Edizioni, was the first in Italy to publish periodicals and artistic and technical volumes, specialising in advanced 3D and 2D graphic representation. As a designer, he is active in video editing and post-production, 3D modelling and animation, VR and AR, particularly in architecture, archaeology, cinema, advertising, and artistic representation.

After several graphic prizes and competitions for digital images and animations won in the 90s, he designed new editorial sections. He compiled their content for many Italian newspapers until he became a registered 3D graphics journalist. As a consultant and coordinator, he has designed and directed advanced graphic design courses for various public and private entities. He is currently a lecturer for the AANT, NABA, UniLink, and Faculty of Engineering at Tor Vergata. As Managing Director, he has been running Imago Edizioni srl for over 30 years. An Autodesk 3DS Max Certified Lecturer, he is one of 500 Epic Authorized Teachers worldwide for the Unreal Engine 5.x real-time, gaming, and immersive production ecosystem.

Expert in industrial, graphic, packaging, and NFT design, he combines extensive professional experience with a solid commitment to social initiatives and international collaborations. He has lived in India, worked with non-profit organisations, and collaborated with design studios and artisans. Among the personal and studio awards are the ADI Index, participation in the Compasso d’Oro, German Design Award, European Design Award, and IDA 2018. His design philosophy, focused on simplicity and functional poetics, guides the transformation of concepts into tangible and aesthetically sound solutions, developed from conception to final realisation. Marco is particularly active in working directly in the factories and laboratories to optimise each project, listening to and integrating the technical requirements of the artisans.

After graduating in Literature from the University of Salerno in 2011, he continued his training by attending the Master’s Degree in Copywriting at the Milan Academy of Communication. Upon completing his studies, he was hired by JWT, an agency where he worked with clients such as Mulino Bianco, Aperol Spritz, Indesit, Kit Kat, Pam, and Panorama. After his experience in Milan, he moved to Rome and worked at Young & Rubicam for a year, handling clients such as La Repubblica, L’Espresso, and Acea. In 2018, he joined SuperHumans, and the following year, he won a silver and a bronze in the Radio category at the ADCI Awards. In 2023, he published his first novel, “L’influencer di Dio”, which won the special mention “Scrittore Emergente” in the Literary Award of the Ambassadors to the Holy See. Since 2024, he has been collaborating with AANT.

A professional specializing in UX design, research, and digital ergonomics, with advanced skills in accessibility. She received three years of training in Graphic Design, Web, and Multimedia at the AANT in 2010. As a UX, research, and digital ergonomics consultant, she has collaborated with important clients in the retail and fashion industry, including Bulgari. This year, she won the prestigious Red Dot Award for the restyling of the Bulgari website. In 2018, she shared her expertise as a lecturer in Interaction Design at the AANT, contributing to the training of new talents in digital design.

She graduated in Architecture from La Sapienza in Rome. She founded the studio Gruppo Architetti Romani. She has worked as a product manager, commercial director, and consultant in creative marketing and communication strategies for Italian design companies. In 1990, she organised the selection and sale of design objects and proposals by trendy artists, the first Italian initiative in the sector. Curator of exhibitions and events on and for design, she writes for Italian and foreign magazines. In 2000, she was the creator and director of the magazine *solointerni* (Terra Nova Editore). She then founded the PDC studio, progetti di comunicazione. Honorary Member of ADI, she is the Distribution and Services Department Coordinator and a member of the Board of Directors of the Compasso d’Oro Foundation.

Specialising in traditional and digital illustration, concept art, comics and screenwriting, in 2008, he finished his studies in graphic design at the AANT and began working in a graphic studio. He then attended CSF Adams in Rome, where he studied photography in the studio and outdoors. In 2013, he specialised again at the AANT as Art Director and then began collaborating with the German IT communication and development agency Catenate. He then continued his studies in Motion graphics, 3D modelling and animation. In 2017, he won first prize at the Behance Portfolio Review in Rome. He has collaborated with several communication agencies, architecture and engineering studios, and video game development studios such as OneoOne Games and in the Archiviz context with the PUMS of the Municipality of Rome.

He graduated in Architecture from La Sapienza. He is a scholarship holder at Busan University in Korea and a finalist for the Giovane Architettura Award of the Accademia di San Luca in Rome. He designed and restored building D of the former Guido Reni barracks with the MAXXI Museum Library and Offices and the new pedestrian island of Pigneto in Rome. He was the Education Director for three years of the Master’s Degree in Sustainable Design PCS at the IUAV in Venice and senior lecturer in courses in 4.0 design and museum layout. He founded two innovative startups, including PAN Architectures (Innovation Award 2024 of the Italy-USA Foundation) and holds the Italian patent for the MU folding system for emergency relief during environmental disasters. He is a designer and researcher in the “MAXXI per tutti” project.

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.

In 1997, she graduated from the Advertising Graphics course at the Academy of Arts and New Technologies. In 2004, she attended a multimedia master’s degree, Media Art Design, organised by the Province of Rome. In 1998, she founded the associated graphic design studio Designers Inc., and from 2001 to 2003, she worked as an art director at the publishing house Viviani Editore. Since 1999, she has been a lecturer in Computer Graphics at the AANT. From 2003 to 2010, she worked as a freelancer with Unioncamere and Retecamere, creating publications and installations for conferences and events. In the professional field, she participates in the social project of the Fusolab Association for the cultural dissemination and redevelopment of the territory. She works, alongside teaching, as a freelancer in the publishing sector.

He studied creative writing at Roma Tre University and then at the Holden School in Turin. He graduated from the College of Cinema and Creative Writing under the supervision of Master Claudio Giovannesi. Concurrently, he began his career as a freelance creative, working with international clients in various roles, such as Creative Strategist, Copywriter & Creative Writer, Localization Specialist, UX Writer, and Marketing & PR Specialist. He furthered his studies, specialising in Communication Strategies for brands and Product Management. He has worked for companies such as Apple, Revolut, UBER, eToro, SEGA, and Plarium Games. His significant clients include PlayStation, Tinder, Twitch, Canva, TikTok, Zalando, Skyscanner, FedEx, and ExpressVPN.

He completed his degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1986 and earned a PhD in Neuroscience in 1990. Subsequently, he obtained a specialization in Occupational Medicine in 1993 and Aeronautical and Space Medicine in 2004. Since 1994, he has been a researcher at the Laboratory of Ergonomics and Physiology of ISPESL (now known as INAIL). From 2015 to 2023, he served as the head of the laboratory. His research involves the study of activities and workstations using optoelectronic technologies, surface electromyography, and inertial sensors. Since May 2022, he has been serving as the President of the Italian Society of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

In 2010, he co-founded Atelier Crilo with Lorena Greco, a company specialising in design and visual communication. The studio was recognised as one of the top 3D visualisation agencies by the d2 Conference in Vienna in both 2015 and 2021. Their projects and illustrations have been featured in international magazines such as Domus, l’Arca, Evolo, and Wallpaper*and on specialised computer graphics websites including Ronen Bekerman, CGsociety, CGarchitect, and VWArtclub. In 2017, the studio received an award for 3D animation at the CGarchitect Awards. Their work has been exhibited in various venues, including Casa dell’Architettura di Roma, MACRO, the 2021 Venice Biennale, and the 2023 Milan Design Week. Additionally, the studio has held solo exhibitions such as Paesaggi ibridi in Catania and Disegno Plurale in Portogruaro. He has also lectured at several universities.

Luana Fedele is a lecturer in the History of Cinema and Videos at the Academy of Arts and New Technologies in Rome and Economics and Organisation, Audiovisual Marketing at La Sapienza in Rome. She is the author of national and international publications on Italian cinema’s social, cultural and industrial history. She is the editor of the book *“Romarcord. Ricerche di storia sociale del cinema a Roma: 1945-1975”* (Bulzoni, 2023) and member of the editorial staff of the magazine *Imago. Studi di cinema e media*. As a project manager, she collaborates with Anica Academy ETS for advanced training courses for young people and audiovisual professionals. She has worked as a social media manager for Multiplatform Rai1, MIA-International Audiovisual Market and Renoir Film Academy.

In 2002, while studying at the Faculty of Architecture of RomaTRE, he started creating his first 3D images. Initially, he created them for his own projects, then for his colleagues, and eventually for some teachers. In 2015, he founded Lucydreams. He has worked for Natuzzi Italia, Fondazione Fendi, Arata Isozaki & Andrea Maffei Associati, Powerhouse Company, and Angelini Pharma. During the same period, he began organizing training courses in different Italian cities. Many of his students have found employment in Italian companies and abroad, while others have become successful freelancers. When teaching, he aims to share his many years of experience in just a few days and a few words, all while making it an enjoyable experience.

After her classical studies, she graduated in architecture in Venice and developed an interest in graphic design. She collaborated with studios and agencies in Venice, Padua, and Milan, where she specialised in art direction at the Istituto Superiore di Comunicazione and in Design of Services and Network Communication at Domus Academy. She furthered her expertise with master’s degrees in Type Design and Lettering Design at M. Flor Academy in Berlin. Her clients include Fineco, Fondazione Milano, Ikea, NuiNui Editore, Finmeccanica, Dainese, and Eni. Her awards include the 2023 Gold Prize at the European Design Awards for Publications/Calendar, the 2021-22 Premio Gold for “Le forme dell’aceto: label design, packaging,” and the 2018 Most Popular House Urlaubs Architektur for “La Mugletta.” Since 2019, she has complemented her teaching activities with a focus on lettering and the study of typefaces.

After completing her qualification as an Operator of Entertainment and Cultural Activities at the Accademia d’Arte Drammatica Paolo Grassi, she worked as a manager at the Teatro Tascabile in Bergamo. She then became a Casting Director at the Studio Casting Stage in Milan. Later, she moved to London and earned a degree in Fashion Management. She pursued a career in the fashion and luxury sector, working as a Global Visual Merchandising Director for several international brands. After a brief professional break in Italy as Image Director for Cassina, Cappellini, and Poltrona Frau, she returned to Paris and established her own company, Maison libre PARIS. She also taught courses at the IESEG University of Economics in La Defense and worked with clients such as Bottega Veneta and Ferragamo.

She graduated in Architecture from Sapienza University; the same year, she won first prize and was mentioned in the international architecture competition Rimesse in Gioco – Depositi di Idee. She has collaborated with well-known Roman architecture studios, working on public, private, residential, commercial, and cultural architecture projects. In the field of interior design, she has contributed to the reorganisation of well-known restaurant chains. She has received various prizes, including an honourable mention at the biennial Europan 10 competition in 2009 and first prize at the Made in Italy nel Mondo competition in 2016 for designing a new image of the ICE – Istituto Commercio Estero exhibition spaces for the Italian Government. She has taught at the AANT since 2020, alongside collaborations with furniture and design companies.

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.

He graduated in 2021 from IED (European Institute of Design) in New Art Technologies, specializing in Computer Generated Animation. His professional experience focuses on the film, gaming, and advertising sectors as a 3D generalist, specifically in 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, shading, rendering, and 3D animation. He currently works as a Lead 3D artist for Besteam, a company in the gaming and metaverse sector, and serves as a 3D Modelling supervisor for Chronos Corps, an Italian fashion company. Additionally, he is an academic and lecturer at various training and work institutions. As a 3D freelance artist, he collaborates with both Italian and foreign productions, including a recent collaboration with the Californian studio 22Dogs.

He worked as an assistant director on the series “Esterno Notte” (M. Bellocchio), “M – Il figlio del secolo” (J. Wright), and on the films “Blackout Love” (F. Marino), “Felicità” (M. Ramazzotti), and “Here Now” (G. Muccino). He has written and directed video clips and short films selected at numerous festivals; his latest work, “La Carezza,” was selected at over 40 festivals, winning nine awards. He won the 2022 Solinas Award for Best Short Section Script and the 2020 Bixio Award for best series concept with “Screen in Green,” together with Matteo Bianchi. In 2021, he was a finalist at the InediTo Colline Award in Turin with a script for animated shorts and won the award for best screenplay at the Inventa Un Film Festival and best concept at the Plot Point Awards 2022. He has collaborated as a filmmaker with Giornate degli Autori and ANICA Academy.

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.

Her research focuses on managing prototypes of 3D models for the communication of cultural heritage. She specialises in architectural design and relief using advanced instrumentation applied to architectural heritage, urban space, and landscape. In the museum field, she has worked on the photogrammetric acquisition of museum collections and the construction of a digital archive for subsequent diffusion on the web. She employs tools to generate and manipulate spherical panoramas dedicated to disseminating and enhancing cultural heritage through virtual tours. She writes articles and scientific essays on the acquisition and representation of models at different project scales, ranging from urban scale to architectural design.

After completing a professional course in modern music on guitar, he obtained his first-level diploma in Electric Bass at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory, where he subsequently continued his studies with a specialisation in Jazz Music. He deepened his analysis of soundtracks and their evolution in cinema, exploring how music has helped define the meaning and emotional impact of cinematographic works. Since 2014, he has been dedicated to teaching music at various cultural associations, music schools, and Roman institutions. He plays live as a guitarist and bassist in several electric and acoustic multi-stylistic projects and collaborates on new projects as an arranger and musician.

IKÒNICA, an architecture and research studio based in Rome, was founded in 2009 by Stella Dileo, Sante Simone, and Alessandro Zappaterreni. The studio specialises in architectural and urban design, with a particular focus on [specific areas of expertise]. In addition, the studio is engaged in research and teaching on issues related to architecture, design, and landscape. IKÒNICA’s research is aimed at the archetypes of living and the individual and collective rites that generate form. The key theme of the entire creative process is simplicity, a response to the complexity of contemporary society. The studio has a track record of participating in national and international competitions, and has been recognized with awards and publications.

Stella Dileo
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. She has collaborated with major international studios and major construction companies in the field of Real Estate, JLL and TETRIS design&build with whom she signed in 2015 the restyling project for the ALITALIA offices in Fiumicino. She has won several awards in architectural competitions and has published essays and articles in industry publications. She was a researcher in the PRIN Scientific Research Program. Since 2011, she has been co-founder of the IKÒNICA design studio.

Sante Simone
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.

His classical studies-based training was oriented towards semiotics at the University of Roma Tre and the methodology for social research at the Sapienza University of Rome. During this academic period, he furthered his focus on ethnographic research in design. He subsequently concentrated on Service Design and UX, notably Information Architecture. He has worked for years in in-house product companies and consultancy firms such as Frog Design, where he has designed apps and web portals for national and international clients.

She taught at the Faculty of Architecture of Roma Tre, collaborating with Prof. Mancini in the architectural design course. She also taught at Quasar University from 2016 to 2019. She has gained recurring experience as a Project Manager on construction sites in China, where she created new stores for excellence-brand fashion brands. She has collaborated with Prof. Desideri’s studio to realise architectural designs at different scales for various projects and competitions, particularly for the executive design of the new Auditorium in Florence. From 2014 to today, she has worked as a freelancer for private clients at her studio, Leonori Architetti. Since 2020, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles at the AANT.

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.

Before the age of twenty-five, he aspired to be an architect. In 1989, he enrolled at the European Institute of Design in Rome, where he began teaching in 1991. Photographing architecture satisfies his desire for order, and he has written several books on photography theory. His speciality is the overestimation of the importance of the optical bench in the digital age. In recent years, he has found that he works very well with sensors and enjoys discussing and writing about them whenever he gets the chance.

He graduated in Architecture from the University of Rome in 1986 with a thesis in Architectural Composition. After gaining professional experience at accredited studios, he has been working as a freelancer since 1987. He has been involved in both public and private Architectural Design, with a particular focus on interior architecture. Since 1992, he has been working with the “Eurotekna” studio, which specializes in the restoration, reuse, and enhancement of many monumental complexes. He took on the role of Administrative Manager in 1994. Until 2005, he managed the “daDriade” store, which he opened in Rome in 1995. In 2010, he established the “CLACstudio” design studio in Trastevere, which is still active today, focusing on architecture and contemporary living.

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.

A well-rounded Digital Artist, he graduated in 2018 from the AANT and completed his training specialising in CGI and Digital Sculpting. He started working in advertising as a Retoucher and Motion Designer, with a professional focus on 3D modelling. As a freelancer, he creates cross-media visual and audiovisual content for luxury fashion, cinema, gaming, advertising, and institutional clients. He collaborates with several agencies, including MADRE Int. and Pro Format Comunicazione. A lifelong enthusiast of fantasy, sci-fi, and model-making, he creates characters for video games, tabletops, and objects for 3D printing as a Digital Sculptor. Since 2022, he has been teaching in addition to his professional activity.

Growing up with a photographer father, Jacopo started his first photoshoot during his first year of high school. From that moment on, photography became a part of his daily life. He debuted as Director of Photography in 2015 and in 2022, he was the director of photography for his first film, a production that took place between Cinecittà and New York. He had the immense honour of illuminating the Oscar winner Mariel Hemingway. Jacopo is also very active in the music sector, collaborating with major international labels such as Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music. He has worked with many big names in the national and international music scene, including Ultimo, Renato Zero, Il Volo, Marco Mengoni, Alessandra Amoroso, and many others.

She graduated with a degree in Economics and Organisation of Cinema and Television from the University of Rome La Sapienza. She completed her studies with a master’s in Audio-visual Management from the Sole24Ore Business School. She immediately began her career in the coordination of film production. After that, she devoted herself more to advertising and corporate videos. She specialised as a Producer, dealing with the economic management and realisation of multimedia and audio-visual projects for numerous local and international brands and institutions. At the same time, she worked in post-production as a VFX Producer. In 2022, she began her teaching experience at the AANT, in addition to her other professional activities.

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.

While attending the final year of specialization at the European Institute of Design, he had the opportunity to intern at the newspaper La Repubblica. This marked the beginning of a successful journey within an editorial group, where he was involved in numerous projects. He started by taking on the role of Art Director for the newspaper and its supplements, and also contributed to significant editorial initiatives such as Il Venerdì, Musica, XL Magazine, National Geographic, and Affari & Finanza. He also had the chance to work on the redesign of a Greek newspaper and the launch of a newspaper in France, in collaboration with El Pais, Le Monde, and The Independent. Additionally, he actively participated in various festivals and seminars, wrote articles on design, graphics, and photography, and has been involved in teaching for several years.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Cinematographic Art from RUFA and a First Level Master’s in Humanistic Coaching and NLP. She has collaborated as a lecturer in Directing and as a coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Interaction Design at the Quasar Institute for Advanced Design. She specialises in designing and directing TV commercials and has created video promotional campaigns for numerous brands. She has experience as an executive producer, a dubbing assistant at Sound Art23, a video editor, and a director’s assistant in films for the cinema. She is the Artistic Director at “Cinemando di Martina Meo,” where she teaches film acting and serves as a jury member for the “Una storia per il cinema” contest.

An expert lawyer in intellectual and industrial property (IP) law, she graduated in law from LUISS Guido Carli with a thesis conducted at the Anti-Piracy Lab of Microsoft Ireland in Dublin. She has completed several postgraduate courses, all focused on IP. In 2014, she qualified to practice law at the Court of Appeals of Rome. She holds a PhD in Market and Consumer Law from Roma Tre University. For years, she worked in leading IP law firms, dealing almost exclusively with film law. Since 2019, she has owned a firm specializing in IP and IT law. Today, she is one of the experts in intellectual and industrial property at the Chieti-Pescara Chamber of Commerce.

After completing his studies at the Arkitekturskolan in Stockholm, he graduated in architecture in Rome and earned a Doctor of Research title in 2003. Since 1999, he has been the owner and founding partner of the Next Urban Solutions Studio, which specialises in architecture, urban design, landscape, interior design, and museum installations. He is an expert in designing exhibition spaces and multimedia installations. He provides consultancy services to various public and private institutions, including the Municipality of Rome, Fondazione Valore Italia, Acquario Romano, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, SIAE, and LuccaCrea, among others. In May 2022, he was appointed by the Order of Architects of Rome for the “Design for Peace” project, which aims to support young Ukrainian architects seeking refuge in Italy.

She graduated in architecture with a PhD in Architecture Theories and Design from Sapienza and combines freelancing with academic teaching. She carries out research in the field of modern and contemporary architecture. She was a visiting researcher at the IST – Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa and a visiting student at the FAUL – Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa. She has participated as a speaker at national and international conferences, and her essays and articles are published in books and scientific journals. Since 2016, she has collaborated with architect Alessandro Brunelli, PhD, in interior design (domestic and commercial), existing and new construction, and public space recovery. Their work is published in magazines and blogs such as Divisare, Abitare, Elle Decor, Yellowtrace, and Baunetz.

A clinical psychologist by training, he conducted art therapy workshops for people with psychosis. He began his copywriting career as a consultant for UniCredit Banca, Save the Children, and Doctors Without Borders. He has created campaigns and signed dozens of cartoons, winning significant awards such as the Flash Forward and the Annecy Festival. At 30, he began writing the first of five novels. In recent times, his main activity has been theatre and video making. He has written and performed several comedy theatre monologues and reached the final at Italia’s Got Talent in 2020. His satirical videos are broadcasted several times on La7 (Propaganda Live), Repubblica.it, and Internazionale.it. For three years, he has been editing a video book on RaiPlay where he tells the lives of writers and is the leading voice of the podcast “Willy, una storia di ragazzi”.

After high school, he became interested in the world of editorial graphics, and in 2014, he graduated as Art Director from the AANT. After various experiences as a Junior Creative Director, Digital Art Director, and Graphic Designer, he increasingly specialised in Digital Retouching, 3D Modelling, and User Interface. Today, he teaches Interaction and Interface Design 1 at the AANT. He is the CEO and co-founder of THANATOS Digital Agency, an independent creative agency that mainly deals with creating digital products. He has designed for small and large brands, organisations, institutions, and various agencies and professional firms, including ACEA, CIA Agricoltori Italiani, Confcommercio Roma, Molinari, and RAI. Over the years, he has collected numerous awards, publications, and prizes, the most notable of which are from Behance, CSS Design Awards, and Typeroom.

He specialises in photojournalism, visual storytelling, and multimedia projects on migration, mental health, human rights, and social justice. His work has been published in national and international press. He has collaborated with various organisations, NGOs, and foundations, including UNHCR, Medu, Terra, International Rescue Committee, Luca Coscioni Association, Médecins du Monde, and Paolo Bulgari Foundation. Some of his recent projects include a report for NPR on the ship of Médecins Sans Frontières for the search and rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea and the web documentary “Da quassù si vede il mare,” which focuses on the Roman outskirts of Tor Bella Monaca. This documentary was officially presented at the Maxxi during the Rome Film Festival 2023. In addition to his work as a photographer and lecturer, he is also a clinical psychologist.

Her creative career began on YouTube at 15, at a time when being a gamer wasn’t considered cool. As a first-generation influencer with +150k followers, she gained valuable insights into how the communication environment works. Through firsthand collaborations with brands, she gained an understanding of what it means for a brand to communicate a message effectively. Following three years at AANT in Rome, she pursued further education in Berlin, specialising in Miami Ad School Europe and Steinbeis for Art Direction and Business Management. Over the past ten years, she has worked in creative agencies across different countries and markets, and she currently holds the position of art director in Germany.

Passionate about design, interaction, and communication, he graduated with a degree in Industrial Design from the Seconda Università degli Studi of Naples. He then continued his studies in Rome with a Master’s in Design, Visual and Multimedia Communication from La Sapienza University. He first approached visual communication by working as a Graphic Designer for a fashion company. From there, he developed a passion for designing innovative solutions for digital media, which led him to work as a Multimedia Graphic Designer in the Corporate Communication team of a Mobile Commerce company. He is currently an Interaction Designer at Accenture, creating and managing user experiences by developing interactive products that enable people-centric strategies.

He graduated in Industrial Design from the European Institute of Design. A reflective and transversal personality, continuous research, and a keen eye for innovation characterise his creative proposal with an essential aesthetic. During his studies, he participated with self-produced pieces in exhibitions and events, including the ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York (“Italian Young Design 2005”) and CSMEF (China Small and Medium Enterprise Fair 2006 stand for Lazio in Canton). He was selected in 2007 for the XXI Compasso d’Oro “Young selection.” Since 2007, he has collaborated with the “Talocci Design” studio on projects for companies such as Teuco, Effegibi, Foppapedretti, Provex, Falper, Scarabeo Ceramiche, Metalmobil, and Gran Tour. Since 2017, he has been signing projects together with Giovanna Talocci.

After a classic training, he chose studies related to advertising communication and editorial graphics, then specialising in Motion Design and 3D Rendering. He embarked on a career as a Visual Designer, initially working for communication studios and then developing a career as a freelancer. As a designer, he has developed projects for major brands such as Nike and Ikea and local realities such as universities and companies in the furniture and fashion sector.

He has received artistic awards, such as the title of “Photographer of the Week”, issued by One Eye Land, and his works have been reviewed in and other magazines.

After completing scientific and musical studies, she graduated from the Istituto Superiore di Fotografia e Comunicazione Integrata in Rome in 2012. Together with nine other members, she founded “Another Studio,” a photography and graphics studio for which she mainly deals with still-life photography. In 2016, she served as a photo retoucher for the Rio 2016 Olympic campaign. Intrigued by agency life, she enrolled in the First Level Academic Course in Graphic Design at the AANT, graduating with 110 cum laude. She later worked on Mastercard campaigns and some Real Time programs. She is currently the Art Director at Hhype Agency and collaborates as a freelance photographer and photo retoucher for different companies. Since 2021, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles.

He trained as a playwright at the Civica Scuola di Teatro Paolo Grassi and as a screenwriter at the RTI School of Television and the New York Film Academy. He has been working for television for over twenty years and today is one of the most influential authors of his generation. He has worked as project leader and author with the most significant television hosts and with the leadingproduction companies, collaborating both in major prime-time shows (Sanremo Festival, C’è postaper te, La Corrida) and experimental programs (he wrote the first editions of Married at First SightItalia, Boss in Incognito, Sex Tape), going from the adaptation of large international formats (Italia’s Got Talent, Tu Si QueVales, First Dates) to the collaboration for the creation of original formats (Dalla Strada al Palco, Uomini e Donne, Il Forno delle Meraviglie).

After beginning his Media and Communication Sciences studies at Tor Vergata University, he received training at the Istituto Superiore di Fotografia e Comunicazione Integrata in Rome, earning a three-year diploma in Photography with top marks. Since 2012, he has worked as a freelance photographer, collaborating with companies such as L’Oréal Paris Italia, Mastercard, and Poste Italiane. His specialisation is creating corporate images, catalogues, advertising campaigns, and editorial projects. In 2012, he co-founded Another Studio in Rome, evolving it from a photographic studio into a dynamic creative agency that promotes collective and innovative photographic projects. Since 2016, he has been an editorial photographer for Platinum magazine, a partner of Il Sole 24 Ore, and since 2018, he has been teaching photography and digital post-production.

An expert developer with over a decade of experience in developing software and applications through Unity, he specialises in implementing 3D solutions that improve operational efficiency and interactivity in the workplace. He graduated with a degree in computer engineering from the University of L’Aquila, where he consolidated his technical skills through significant roles in leading companies and independent projects. He has held courses and workshops on augmented and virtual reality, demonstrating an exceptional ability to transfer complex knowledge in an effective and accessible way. His career also includes international teaching and consulting experiences, highlighting his versatility and commitment to adapting emerging technologies to market needs.

He attended the DAMS in Roma Tre, and even before completing his studies, he worked in the editing room alongside various directors, including Paolo Virzì, Fausto Brizzi, Gabriele Salvatores and Luca Manfredi. In 2012, he began his work as a television director and author, and since 2013, he has been writing and directing TV programmes, TV series and docufilms for the main television networks. Since 2018, he has focused on writing and directing docufilms, experimenting with virtual production. He has produced dozens of documentaries, some translated and distributed in more than ten countries. His latest works include “Viareggio 1969” (Rai), the series “Bande criminale” (Sky) and “Una giornata particolare” (La7), now in its third season with millions of viewers. Since 2024, these activities are complemented by teaching activities.

In 2003, she graduated from La Sapienza with a thesis on the History of Islamic Art. As a professional photographer since 2001, she has collaborated with prominent institutes, including the Treccani Encyclopedia, the BBC, and the Ministry of Culture. She has participated in archaeological missions as an art historian and photographer in Central Asia and Pakistan. In her professional career, Art History and Photography have always been strongly connected, allowing her to develop a path of analysis of images structured on the dialogue between the two areas, a direction that she has been following with her teaching activity since 2003. Since 2017, she has directed the project “Percorsi Fotografici nell’Arte” in collaboration with notable cultural associations and frequently with the Italian Touring Club.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic of Turin and a Master’s in Design from the IED in Rome. Immediately after completing her academic studies, she worked as a designer, focusing on project communication. Since 2016, after an internship with Domitilla Dardi, a historian and curator, she has taught the History of Design and Architecture in various academies and institutes, both in the capital and abroad. She has been curating design talks and events since 2019 and is an advisor and creative consultant for designers and companies. She writes for several industry publications, including Elle Decor Italia, and since January 2023, she has been Senior Editor of the Cieloterradesign web magazine.

Her training is focused on visual communication, starting with studies in Graphic Design at the AANT. She continued her education with courses and masters to thoroughly analyse animation and video postproduction techniques in the television and film industries. Her professional career began in 2003 in various advertising and communication companies. She then freelanced in video editing, post-production, graphics, and compositing companies. She has collaborated with La Sapienza University and MUR. Since 2003, she has also been involved in educational activities in training institutes and universities.

After graduating from the DAMS in Bologna with a degree in cinema, he specialised in film editing through an Advanced Training course organised by the Cineteca di Bologna. Subsequently, he obtained a Master’s degree in audio/video editing from La Sapienza University of Rome. As a director, author, and editor, he is a founding member of Halibut Film, an audiovisual production company specialising in producing commercials, television programmes, short films, and social documentaries. He lectures at La Sapienza University of Rome and the AANT Academy of Arts and New Technologies.

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.

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.

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.

Her training has been geared towards communication since university. She then continued her studies with a Master’s degree from the European Institute of Design, which earned her an internship at McCann as a copywriter. She spent ten years at Saatchi & Saatchi under the creative guidance of Francesco Taddeucci and Luca Albanese, where she won her first awards. She became associate creative director at Publicis Rome, where she had the opportunity to work with Cristiana Boccassini and Bruno Bertelli, winning awards at renowned international advertising festivals such as the Cannes Lions Festival, the One Show, and Epica. Parallel to her creative career, she began teaching at the AANT. She then became a freelancer, working for agencies including Young & Rubicam, Saatchi & Saatchi, Superhumans, Dentsu, KleinRusso, Triumph, Wannabe, Caffeina, and McCann.

After graduating in Architecture from the Polytechnic of Milan in 2013, she became interested in 3D graphics and architectural representation to study the relationships between architectural forms in the conceptual phase. She has been collaborating with Architecture and Design studios, companies, and agencies since 2015, helping to bring their ideas to life through computer graphics. Additionally, she has been a lecturer in 3D modelling and Rendering since 2018, sharing her passion for this field with SUPSI’s Interior Architecture course students. Furthermore, she started teaching at AANT in 2021.

Project Manager with over 20 years of experience, specialising in software development and managing complex digital projects. He has managed and coordinated cross-functional work teams for the implementation of web solutions and mobile applications, as well as the design and management of e-commerce, Google Ads campaigns, and social media. From 2006 to 2013, he was a partner at Borderzero Studio, where he created and managed websites, portals, and e-commerce platforms for institutional organisations, registered newspapers, and communication agencies. For over ten years, he has collaborated with Domenico Ceravolo to provide consultancies and develop apps, portals, and digital products for companies across various sectors, particularly in pharmaceutical and publishing. Since 2018, he has been teaching at the AANT.

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.

Manlio Santoro attended the European Institute of Design in Rome and the International Institute of Communication and Image, specialising in jewellery design. During his studies, he began an apprenticeship at the workshop of the silversmith Aldo Vitali and later worked for renowned brands such as Unoerre, Simonelli, Bulgari, and Diego Percossi Papi. Since 2004, he has been working as an independent designer. He specialised in 3D printing using laser and deposit technologies, employing tools such as Solidscape, 3D Systems CPX, DWS, and Formlabs. Currently, his most exciting collaborations include the goldsmith’s workshop Sezione Aurea of Glauco Cambi, the jewellers Forlenza and Pierpaolo Ardigò, the silversmith Andrea Zagarola, and the sculptor and philosopher Paolo Gabrielli of Mondogabriels.

In 2009, he moved to Rome and began studying photography, specialising in portrait photography and post-advertising production. He collaborated with the YoungBlood studio and later founded the ArchViz SVL Studio, where he works as a post-producer, photographer, and consultant. Over the years, he has worked as an advertising post-producer with clients such as Nissan, Fiorucci, Galletti, Zuegg, Former, Calzanetto, Bodema, Mulino Bianco, Divani & Divani, and Danone. Working in this environment led him to resume his studies, specialising in Hard Surface 3D modelling and eventually collaborating as a 3D Artist for the Lucydreams studio. Since 2012, he has taught Photoshop, advanced post-production, and photorealistic compositing.

He became interested in graphics at a very young age and obtained his high school diploma in advertising graphics. In 2014, he graduated as Art Director from the AANT. After gaining experience as a junior creative director, digital art director, and graphic designer, he specialised in user experience and user interface. He is an absolute advocate of user-centred design, a lecturer at the AANT, and a CDO & co-founder of THANATOS Digital Agency. This independent creative agency mainly deals with the creation of digital products. He has designed for small and large brands, organisations, institutions, and various agencies and professional firms, including CIA Agricoltori Italiani, Confcommercio Roma, DOING, FAO, and the United Nations. He has also collected major awards from Behance, CSS Design Awards, and Typeroom.

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.

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.

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.

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.

His training began at AANT. After completing the three-year course in 2017, he started working as an intern for a senior Motion Designer who would complete his training in the 2D animation sector. Engaged primarily in advertising, he immediately began collaborating with major television production companies, first at the FOX headquarters in Rome and then at the Warner Bros headquarters in Milan. His collaborations include Discovery, DAZN, TBWA Milano, and Sky Italia. Currently, he works as a freelancer with both national and foreign television production companies.

He obtained a degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic of Turin and completed a Master’s Degree in Virtual Architecture, where he specialised in 3D technologies. Currently, he works as an independent researcher and consultant for international production companies, focusing on advancing computer graphics through new technological frontiers such as 3D photogrammetry and photorealism in architectural and product visualisation. He has collaborated with renowned design studios, including Renzo Piano Building Workshop, and communication studios like Neiko Srl, Iceberg, and Life Circus. He has also been a speaker at various Italian 3D events and has contributed to publications on 3D technologies. Additionally, since 2018, he has been teaching at several institutes.

Francesca Puddu
Her training, beginning with classical studies, was directed towards visual communication, starting with studies in graphic design at the AANT and continuing with courses and master’s programs for in-depth analysis of animation and video postproduction techniques in the television and film sectors. Her professional experience began in 2003 in various advertising and communication companies and continued as a freelancer in video editing, post-production, graphics, and compositing companies. Her professional experiences include collaborations with La Sapienza University and the MUR. Since 2003, these activities have been complemented by teaching roles at various schools and universities.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

He specialises in systems design at ISIA Rome and ergonomics at the Italian Society of Ergonomics (Sie), where he combines the work of a consultant with that of a lecturer. As a consultant at Deep Blue Srl, he supports Italian and European companies in developing products and services to improve the user experience, applying Human-Centered Design and Ergonomics principles. At the same time, as a lecturer, he imparts his knowledge to future generations of designers. His current participation in European projects is a testament to his commitment to contributing to innovative solutions in the manufacturing, maritime, and aviation sectors.

His training is focused on visual communication, beginning with his studies in Graphic Design at the Istituto Pio XI in Rome. He started his professional career in the publishing industry at the Tamoil group and then moved on to a thematic television channel called Stream, where he worked as a graphic designer, focusing on the company’s visual identity and communication. Since the 2000s, he has also been involved in motion graphics and video editing. Some of his notable recent projects include the film “Beata Te” by Paola Randi, documentaries such as “Il Carattere Italiano” by Angelo Bozzolini, and the TV series “La Mala-Banditi a Milano” for Sky.

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.

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.

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.

She began her training focusing on visual communication and graduated with a degree in industrial design from Sapienza. Her thesis, “Design of a Typographic Font: Sinus,” was awarded by the “Raimond Loewy Foundation Italy” in Milan. This recognition opened doors for her, leading her to complete a Master’s Degree in Type Design at the Polytechnic of Milan. In 2008, she began teaching Lettering and Type Design at various private universities and, from 2022, also at Sapienza. For over 15 years, she has been studying and teaching calligraphy, allowing her to delve deeper into the nuances of letters and characterise her work as a designer. She has collaborated with several publishing houses, such as Orecchio Acerbo, for which she created the Newel typeface. Additionally, she is the Coordinator of the “Il Borgo dei Cartai” Museum laboratory activities in Subiaco.

A lifelong artist, she studied at the Liceo Artistico. After school, she decided to pursue her love for literature and cinema, which led her to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Entertainment Literature at the University of Rome La Sapienza. Subsequently, she followed her growing interest in the humanities by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology at the University of Perugia. In 2013, after completing her university studies, she started creating pixel art and, together with the game designer Giuseppe Mancini, founded Yonder, an independent video game development studio that is still active today. With Yonder, she works on the creative direction of her games, combining the work of pixel artists with game writers.