About
Valerio Calimici (b. may 1985)
phone: +39 340 92 36 858
skype: valeriocalimici
email: valeriocalimici[at]gmail[dot]com
web: www.valeriocalimici.it
Education
• Currently IUAV University of Venice graduate degree in Visual and Multimedia Design.
• Undergraduate degree ( cum laude) in Visual and multimedia comunication.
“Academy of Fine Arts”, Macerata.
• Diploma as cameraman and video editor.
“Cine Studio school”, Bologna.
• High school specializing in science education.
“Liceo Scientifico Leopardi”, Recanati.
Experience
Work
• 2006 (internship – 3months) – Web designer at the web agency Drop s.r.l
In this company I worked on the design and development of several websites for furniture and shoes factories, using HTML and CSS.
www.drop.it
• 2004 – 2008 (part-time) – Assistant to Fornarina creative multimedia lab ( Fornarina Art Lab )
I worked at this company as video editor, assistant director and graphic designer for the event “Fornarina Urban Beauty Show” held in Milan in September 2007. I have been involved in video editing and assistant director for fashion shows, advertising campaigns, corporate training and promotional events.
www.fornarinaurbanbeautyshow.com
www.fornarina.it
• 2009 (internship – 3months) – Graphic Designer at the studio Iceberg s.r.l.
I worked at this company as graphic designer and web designer. I designed a series of posters and guides for The University of Macerata; books and catalogues for several companies working on fashion; and other graphic products for cultural events, associations, public and private institutions (restaurants, shops and local disco-pubs, shoes factories).
www.iceberg.it
• 2009 – 2011 (part-time) – Tutor in Graphic Design
I have worked at Frosinone Academy as a tutor in basic graphic design.
http://www.accademiabellearti.fr.it
• 2010 (part-time) – Graphic Designer for the wine company Accattoli s.r.l.
I work for this company as a graphic designer designing all kinds of graphic products, posters, catalogues, advertising campaign and labels.
www.viniaccattoli.it
• 2011 (part-time) – Graphic and Web designer for the swimming club Macerata Nuoto
I work for this club as a graphic and web designer, designing the website and posters and guides.
www.maceratanuoto.it
Workshops
• In September 2010 I took part in the Teach Me workshop, a visual communication festival organized by IUAV’s faculty of Design&Arts, and the Design company KesselKramer, with the collaboration of Anthony Burrill.
www.kesselskramer.com
www.teachme.it
www.anthonyburrill.com
• In 2007 I took part in the Creativity + IDEA workshop, a design festival organized by the Piaggio Foundation and the town of Pontedera.
www.progettocreactivity.com
Strengths
I experienced all aspects of design, and my strengths are in particular in graphic design, web design, and in creating hand-crafted visuals and prototypes. I know quite well how to solve graphic problems related to branding, identity, interface, and general communication. I also own a good knowledge of html and css.
I’m really interested in projects related to people’s needs, information, and society in general. I use to work in a team, sharing ideas and skills, but I can also work by myself.
I would like to take part of a design team that deals with information design, web services, and new technologies.
Skills
I have a good knowledge of: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), web code (HTML and CSS), WordPress and Joomla templating, and video editing with Final Cut and After Effects.
Awards
I was among the top 10 in a contest promoted by Mibac (Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture), with my project ” I magnifici 10, “ a promotional packaging celebrating Italy and its cultural heritage.
Languages
Mother tongue: Italian. I speak, read and write English fairly well.
Portfolio
Here are some of my projects. Visit my website for further information and to see my whole portfolio.
Pint of Words is an application for mobile devices that creates a closed network of book lovers, letting them enjoy the charm of a public reading in an unusual place, a pub!
UniMc is a graphic design project for the University of Macerata. I developed some posters and brochure to promote courses and teaching program.