📍 Phoenix, AZ

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So nice to meet you!

Growing up in Italy, I attended a high school focused on graphic design, where I developed an early interest in visual communication through hands-on techniques such as silkscreen, woodcut, and intaglio printing. I later studied Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on UX, information architecture, and visual systems, which shaped how I approach structuring and navigating digital experiences.

I’ve applied this thinking by managing the online presence of a hotel and collaborating with independent authors, translating ideas into clear, consistent, and user-oriented outputs. Alongside design, food is my second creative discipline. Working as a chef in the U.S. has strengthened my ability to operate under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and think in terms of end-to-end experience.

I also work with basic front-end technologies and tools like Framer and Webflow, allowing me to prototype and implement ideas with an understanding of how products are built. I actively integrate AI tools and vibe coding into my workflow to iterate quickly and explore solutions, and I see AI as a positive force in enhancing design processes.

I am now focused on starting my career in product design, bringing a strong UX foundation, a systems-oriented mindset, and a practical, hands-on approach to building user-centered digital products.

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