I’m Elena, a New York–based Senior Designer and Illustrator from Venice, Italy. With 15+ years of experience across European and US markets, my work spans ad campaigns, product experiences, and brand identities. I bring a multidisciplinary approach with a focus on illustration, lettering and high-quality craft.

My strength is turning complexity into clear, visually compelling design that expresses a brand’s unique point of view with both emotional resonance and strategic precision. I’m curious in my exploration, and enjoy moving across styles and mediums to find the most authentic expression of an idea.

Away from design, I’m often scouring the city for some obscure ingredient, bookmarking yet another place to eat, or making something with my hands — whether it’s in clay or in dough.

Experience

AKQA New York, US
Senior Designer
2019 - Present

AKQA Venice, Italy
Senior Designer
2017 - 2019

H-art Italy
Art director
2014 - 2017

H-art Italy
Graphic Designer
2008 - 2014

Awards

Clio Bronze award for Coke SoundZ / 2025

Clio Bronze award for Coke SoundZ / 2025

iF Design Award for Coke SoundZ / 2025

Cannes Lions Shortlist for Coke SoundZ / 2025

Selected Clients

IBM
Campari
Coca Cola
Google
Mayo Clinic
Lancôme
lululemon
Samsung
Verizon
Volvo
Versace

Expertise

Art Direction
Design Direction
User Experience
Product Design
Illustration
Branding
Typography
Iconography
Photography
AI