Graphic design took on new significance in my life once I began working in Art Direction during my Master's in Communication Design at the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan. Over those two years, I learned to appreciate the intricacy and value of building a project with intention long before it ever reaches production - ideating, conceptualizing, and executing became a far more deliberate, streamlined process as a result.

Working as a Junior Art Director in Milan gave that education real-world grounding, offering hands-on experience during a formative period of sharpening my skills as both a graphic designer and a creative director.

Though distinct from my other passions for photography and film, Art Direction has proven to be a compelling way to bring mixed media and graphic design together under one discipline. It's brought real clarity to how I want to shape my career moving forward; one that continues to bridge creative direction and gastronomy.