Simone Di Salvo
As an Art Director, I am driven by a passion for creativity and a desire to push the boundaries of what is possible. Born in Rome in 2001, I grew up in a multicultural environment, living in Qatar, Spain, and England for ten years. In 2019, I achieved my high school diploma at the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) and am currently pursuing my studies at the Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti (NABA) until 07/2023, a top-ranked university for Graphic Design and Art Direction in Italy, with a focus on Creative Direction.
I am constantly seeking new experiences and challenges to further develop my skills and knowledge, in both my personal and professional life. I am dedicated to understanding how to improve and achieve my full potential. I also value the opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures, always happy to engage in meaningful conversations.
2023
Worked as a freelance Art Director with Digital Angels
Finalist at Nike contest "The one before the one"
Worked with Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti for the 2024 awards ceremony re-branding
Participated at the permanent exhibition of Orto Botanico di Roma
Design poster exhibition at MACRO museum
Participated at BEA Best Event Award - Elephant Prodigie
Collaborated with Centrale Monte Martini Museum
Finalist at NABA Awards ADV Integrated Campaign
Winner of Copernicus European Poster Design Contest
2022
Selected as one of the finalist for Don Papa Rum new product packaging
Collaborated with Double A
Participated at Visionary Days
Awarded 3rd place at Spot School Award contest with Legambiente
Collaborated with TJCEE
Founder of Mesma Design the creative group
Collaborated with Lada Poznyakova
Worked with AMOOD "Dal film al libro"
Book presentation at Feltrinelli for AMOOD product
2021
Finalist at London International creative competition (LICC)
Worked at the Creative Agency The Teachers as a full time Art Director
Participated at EuroSpin Contest
Still Worked at Ventidieci agency as Art Director
Worked with AKAU Elite Street Wear as Art Director in the building of the official site
Selected as short list at NABA Creative OOH Advertising award
Selected from the many participants as one of the few to exhibit on April at Varese Design International Week Contest
2020
Started University at Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti (NABA)
Founder of Your Citizen clothing brand sold in 190 countries
Followed advanced Adobe programs
Participated at the Huawei Theme Design Award
Collaborated with Cncpt clothing brand
Collaborated with Aspire in the World Fellows powered by Aspire Academy in the creation of the welcome platform/website page
Interviewed and featured in Lush Magazine
Interviewed by Radio Roma Capitale, one of Rome's most important radio stations to talk about graphic design and the creation of unique content
Worked at Ventidieci agency as an Art Director
Followed 3D digital programming course
Interviewed from the university of Barcelona Blanquerna with the topic Emerging Talents in the World of Design and Communication
Attended the Academy of tattooing (BSA), obtaining the certificate of Master Tattoo Artist, to learn the art of composition and placement
