Ciao!
I'm Chiara (pronounced /ˈkiː·ɑː·rə/, not /tʃiː·ʌ·rə/ nor /tʃaɪə·rə/), a 24-year-old Graphic Designer from Rome, currently living in Florence, Italy. I devote myself to various practices Brand Design, Print Design, Wedding Stationery, Illustration, or whatever comes to my mind. Collaboration and transparency are key to achieve perfection for every project, ensuring both my client and I are thrilled with the final result. I do believe in surprises, though not in secrets!
Graphic Design found me during a gap year in London —where I worked as a cashier—: more of a homecoming than a revelation, as I had been crafting visuals since childhood. Since then, I've dedicated myself to refining my skills as a designer, pouring my heart into every project. More than technical proficiency, I am a firm believer in the power of storytelling. Design, for me, is more than visuals: it is a narrative that evokes emotions through its graphic elements.
So, I'm not just a designer: I’m a storyteller who understands the profound impact graphics can have on human connections.
softwares
Adobe Illustrator — Adobe InDesign — Adobe Photoshop — Adobe AfterEffects — Adobe Dreamweaver — Blender — Visual Studio Code — Glyphs Mini
languages
Italian — Native
English — Mothertongue/C2
German — B1
Japanese — A1
Can read Greek and Cyrillic alphabets
WORK experienceS
freelance graphic designer
Nov 2021 — Present day, Florence (Italy)
Am responsible for: reseach, conceptualisation and design of costum editorial (brochure, business cards, book covers, etc.) and/or digital products (social media posts, ad banners, etc.), implementation of expert knowledge for the most suitable visual elements (typography, colour palettes, layouts) depending on the aim and/or the subjected brand's identity, cooperation with clients to understand their goals, to develop designs, and to complete work within deadlines.
Store Cashier | Rainbow magicland amusement park
Jul 2024 — Oct 2024, Valmontone (Italy)
Was responsible for: payments at the till by cash or card of items and amusement park passes, customer service, tidying up and cleaning shop floor.
graphic design intern | mc4 s.r.l
May 2023 — Sep 2023, Rome (Italy)
I had the opportunity to be responsible for the maintenance of the company's brand and visual identity, as well as for the realisation of any graphics for both in-company and client projects, both printed and digital (such as e-mail design, presentation design, design of block notes), through the use of the Adobe Creative Suite.
administrative employee | Mccubo s.r.l.
Sep 2021 — Apr 2023, Genazzano (Italy)
Was Responsible for: acceptance of waste identification forms and transcriptions to WinWaste, keeping of loading and unloading records (warehouse) on WinWaste, invoicing through WinWaste.
cashier | zara inditex l.t.d.
Oct 2019 — Mar 2020, London (UK)
Was responsible for: payments at the till by cash or cards, clothing returns, refunds and exchanges, opening and closing of floor tills, customer service, possible restocking from the warehouse.
education
GRAPHIC DESIGN MASTER'S DIPLOMA | IED FLORENCE
Nov 2024 — Dec 2025
My studies were focused on Graphic Design, from a more general view to specific insights such as Branding and Digital UX/UI Design.
ultimate design course | webflow university
Apr 2024
I completed the course "Ultimate Web Design Course"
design bachelor's degree | "la sapienza" university of rome
Nov 2020 — Dec 2023, Rome (Italy)
I specialised in Graphic Design, thanks to the university course of choice and courses I took on Domestika.com. I’m now able to develop a company's Brand Identity (market position analysis, personality, values, voice, visuals), editorial and non-editorial products (brochures, newspapers, books, advertising banners, social media posts), and others (general print design, wedding stationery, board games).
german course | Alpadia freiburg
Last two weeks of Aug 2023, Freiburg (Germany)
Attended a Language School to learn German for two weeks through staying in a college, lessons and afternoon/weekend activities in the area.
drama course | Emma Re Music Academy
Sep 2021 — Jun 2022, Palestrina (Italy)
Attended group drama lessons once a week to prepare for plays both before Christmas (One monologue taken from "Delitti Esemplari", original title "Crimenes ejemplares", by Max Aub) and at the end of the school year (a part from "Aggiungi un Posto a tavola", in English translatable to "Set another seat at the table", and a reinterpretation of a piece of the one-woman-show "Samusà" by Virginia Raffaele).
german course | collegium palatinum
First two weeks of Aug 2019, Heidelberg (Germany)
Attended a Language School to learn German for two weeks through staying in a host-family, lessons and afternoon/weekend activities in the area.
High school diploma | IIS Paolo borsellino e giovanni falcone
Sep 2014 — Jul 2019, Zagarolo (Italy)
Obtained a high school diploma in science with a mark of 80/100. The last year of High School I ran for and was alacted as one of the four school representatives: we re-painted classes, organised meetings with students (where we would inform them about the latest news and would get their feedback about the school), organised the "student week" (during which group of students would teach a class about something they were passionate/experts about), and we organised for the first time in our high school's history a End-of-Year Prom called "Zagarolando sotto le Stelle" (in English: "Zagaroling under the Stars").
Singing course | settenote
Sep 2013 — Jun 2019, Palestrina (Italy)
Attended private singing lessons twice a week and performed regularly in school recitals at Christmas and at the end of the school year (June).
Scout | AGESCI rocca priora 1
Sep 2015 — May 2018, Rocca Priora (Italy)
I attended an AGESCI Scout group, where I learned how to be independent, adventurous and to survive on my own but also how to collaborate with others to get something done. We also learned about the reality of the homeless people as we seldomly volunteered at CARITAS homeless shelter.
High school programme | chancellor state college
Apr 2017 — Sep 2017, Sippy Downs — Buderim (QLD, Australia)
Experience as an exchange student in a host family and in a local Australian school.
drama course | IIS PAOLO BORSELLINO E GIOVANNI FALCONE
Sep 2015 — Jun 2016, Zagarolo (Italy)
Attended group drama lessons twice a week to prepare for the play "Rumori Fuori Scena" (original play: "Noises Off") at the end of the school year.
english course | ICS English
First two weeks of Aug 2015, Norwich (UK)
Attended a Language School to learn English for two weeks through staying with a host-family, lessons and afternoon/weekend activities in the area.
drama course | alternativa
Sep 2014 — Jun 2015, Palestrina (Italy)
Attended group drama lessons once a week to prepare for the play "Regalo di Nozze" (in English: "Wedding Present") at the end of the school year.
english course | international house
First two weeks of Aug 2014, London (UK)
Attended a Language School to learn English for two weeks through staying in a college, lessons and afternoon/weekend activities in the area.
english course | Killarney school of english
Last two weeks of Jul 2012, Killarney (Ireland)
Attended a Language School to learn English for two weeks through staying in a college, lessons and afternoon/weekend activities in the area.
hobbies
Singing — Acting — Video Editing — Illustration — 3D graphics — Escape Rooms — Skiing
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