PERSONAL DATA
First name: Federico
Surname: Panzano
Address: C.so Aldo Gastaldi 19, 16131 Genova
Phone: +39 010 31.90.33
Mobile: +39 339 831.03.27
Email: [email protected]
Web: coroflot.com/federicopanzano
Nationality: Italian
Place and date of birth: Genova (Italy), 13 February, 1980
OBJECTIVES
A responsible position, utilizing skills in graphic design, corporate identity, packaging, print, signage and art direction.
WORK EXPERIENCE
From October 2003
M&R Comunicazione, Genoa - Italy. A seven-person design firm that provides design and consultation service to the business and cultural community.
Graphic Designer. Responsible for the initial concept development, design, and execution of Book Design, Advertising, Packaging and Identity Systems. I meet with clients (national and international) on a regular basis and my job is to transform their requirements into practical design solutions.
March 2003
Photographer, for the happening Donna on Stage (Mercedes promotion).
Summer 2002
Firma - Agenzia di servizi per la Comunicazione, Genoa - Italy. A twenty-person design firm that provides design and consultation service to the business and cultural community.
Assistant Graphic Designer. Developed projects about non-profit and cultural companies.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Fully experienced user with complete understanding of key MAC and Windows-based graphic design programs including:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe In Design
Adobe Photoshop
Extensis Portfolio
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Freehand
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
Quark X-Press
Thorough understanding of advertising and how it fits into the marketing mix.
Thorough knowledge of company structure, administration, and client relationships.
Awareness of industry trends.
Understanding of the technical processes involved in design and print production.
Self motivated and excellent time management abilities.
Ability to think laterally, strategically, diagnostically and impartially.
PUBLICATIONS
Graduation project (2004); published in the fall 2006 edition of, 1000 Icons, Pictograms and Symbols, Rockport Publishing, USA.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
English. Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English. Have traveled extensively in UK, Ireland, and USA.
Italian. Mother tongue.
EDUCATION
1999-2003 Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche Urbino
Attended the following courses: Corporate Image, Book Design, Typography, Signage Systems, Packaging, Sociology, Marketing, Multimedia Projects, History of Art and Graphic Design, Printing and Engraving Technology. For more detailed informations visit www.isia.org.
Bachelor in Graphic Design and Communication.
Final Grade Point Average: 110/110 (full marks).
Graduation project. The Hospital Signage System: the Point of View of the Hospital Patient. A Case History the E.O. Ospedali Galliera in Genoa.
The project developed a new signage system applying a comprehensive approach through the study of how architectural design, colors and pictograms can help aide patients find their way.
Teacher: Alberto Marangoni; contributions: Studio Dumbar (NL).
1994-1999 Liceo Artistico Statale Paul Klee Genova
High school with an applied arts program entitled, Leonardo.
Final Grade Point Average: 90/100.
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Federico Panzano