NACHO VALENTINI DESIGN
NACHO VALENTINI DESIGN
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BASED IN PESCARA, ITALY
Art Director
+ illustrator
FEATURED
FEATURED
Work
Work
I've spent 20 years turning briefs into visions. I work at the intersection of intuition and strategy. I read a brief and the project appears whole. Then I sketch it, build it, push it until it holds. Most of what I know came from projects nobody asked me to do.
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Research / Illustration / Lettering
2015
2015
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Research / Illustration / Lettering
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Research / Illustration / Lettering
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO 2026
Art Direction / Experiential Design
2025
2025
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO 2026
Art Direction
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO 2026
Art Direction / Experiential Design
Greentech Laser Manufacturing
Art Direction / Branding / Motiongraphics
2022
2022
Greentech laser manufacturing
Art Direction
Greentech Laser Manufacturing
Art Direction / Branding / Motiongraphics
South American Youth Games
Character Design / Mascotte
2022
2022
South American Youth Games
Character Design / Mascotte
South American Youth Games
Character Design / Mascotte
MOTIONGRAPHICS
MOTIONGRAPHICS
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NACHOVALENTINI ©
NACHOVALENTINI ©
I've spent 20 years turning briefs into visions. I work at the intersection of intuition and strategy. I read a brief and the project appears whole. Then I sketch it, build it, push it until it holds. Most of what I know came from projects nobody asked me to do.
I've spent 20 years turning briefs into visions. I work at the intersection of intuition and strategy. I read a brief and the project appears whole. Then I sketch it, build it, push it until it holds. Most of what I know came from projects nobody asked me to do.
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My
My
expertise
expertise
(1)
ART DIRECTION &
BRAND IDENTITY
A brief is a problem dressed as a request. I find the visual idea underneath the one that makes everything else feel inevitable.
Craft intuitive navigation that makes features accessible. Choose layouts and graphics that fit your personality.
(2)
VISUAL STORYTELLING
The most elegant communication needs no words. I build visual sequences that deliver the idea before the brain has time to translate it.
(3)
Sketching & Illustration
The fastest way into someone's head is a drawing. A sketch makes an idea tangible before it's real. Illustration makes it unforgettable.
The process involves building virtual 3D models and materials, setting lighting, and then rendering the images.
(1)
ART DIRECTION &
BRAND IDENTITY
Craft intuitive navigation that makes features accessible. Choose layouts and graphics that fit your personality.
(2)
AI‑ENHANCED
DESIGN PROCESS
The most elegant communication needs no words. I build visual sequences that deliver the idea before the brain has time to translate it.
(3)
VISUAL
STORYTELLING
ACROSS MEDIUMS
The process involves building virtual 3D models and materials, setting lighting, and then the images.
(1)
ART DIRECTION &
BRAND IDENTITY
A brief is a problem dressed as a request. I find the visual idea underneath the one that makes everything else feel inevitable.
(2)
VISUAL STORYTELLING
The most elegant communication needs no words. I build visual sequences that deliver the idea before the brain has time to translate it.
(3)
Sketching & Illustration
The fastest way into someone's head is a drawing. A sketch makes an idea tangible before it's real. Illustration makes it unforgettable.
(4)
Motion & 3D
I started as an animator. That means I don't just build scenes. I feel the rhythm, the timing, the weight of every movement. It shows in the final cut.
(5)
AI-Enhanced Process
I use AI to test more directions, move faster, and produce more. The vision is always mine.
(6)
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
Spaces tell stories too. I design environments that guide people through an experience. Where they go, what they feel, what they remember.
(4)
Motion & 3D
With the click of a shutter, an image is imprinted that tells a story or makes a wonderful statement.
(5)
MOTION &
3D DESIGN
The interplay between graphic elements and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
(6)
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
The interplay between graphic elements and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
(4)
Motion & 3D
With the click of a shutter, an image is imprinted that tells a story or makes a wonderful statement.
(5)
AI-Enhanced Process
The interplay between graphic elements, typography and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
(6)
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN
The interplay between graphic elements, typography and movement opens up a world of creative possibilities.
Motivation
Motivation
Motivation
Creativity needs friction. Curiosity, restlessness, a low tolerance for the obvious. Outside of client work, I've always run personal projects: not as a hobby, but as a laboratory. That's where I take the risks I can't always take on a brief. That's where most of what I know actually came from.
Creativity needs friction. Curiosity, restlessness, a low tolerance for the obvious. Outside of client work, I've always run personal projects: not as a hobby, but as a laboratory. That's where I take the risks I can't always take on a brief. That's where most of what I know actually came from.
AWARDS
AWARDS
AWARDS
DEAN MARIN AWARD
adidas Leo Messi signature collection
adidas Leo Messi signature collection
2016
Winner of the Dean martin Award, granted by the Dean Martin Foundation on 31-7-2016 in Pescara, Italy. I was honored to be one of the Italians from Abruzzo who have distinguished abroad for their work in 2016: "Talented craftsman of creation, able to give shape to dreams and imagination and gain success through the brilliant stretch of his ideas"
DEAN MARIN AWARD
adidas Leo Messi signature collection 2016
2016
Winner of the Dean martin Award, granted by the Dean Martin Foundation on 31-7-2016 in Pescara, Italy. I was honored to be one of the Italians from Abruzzo who have distinguished abroad for their work in 2016: "Talented craftsman of creation, able to give shape to dreams and imagination and gain success through the brilliant stretch of his ideas"
Trusted By
International Brands
GERALD KUHTZ
VP Design, Brooks Running
"In 2013 Ignacio and me worked together on a very exciting project - the SS15 second quarter adidas Leo Messi signature collection "Pibe de Barr10". Ignacio created the look and feel of the collection by translating Messi's childhood experiences into meaningful street art pieces.I am very impressed by Ignacio's thoughtful yet playful approach to art projects and would recommend his work to anybody who looks for a special interpretation of any theme in the world".
RUFUS DEUCHLER
Director, Worldwide Creative
Cloud Evangelism at Adobe
"I highly recommend Ignacio for his exceptional work. His organizational skills combine innovation, technical expertise, and strong event management. His professionalism, openness to feedback, and dedication to improvement were key to the success of our events. Undoubtedly, he will continue to excel in his creative pursuits and contribute significantly to the design community".
MARIAELENA D'IPPOLITO
Head of Marketing
Lines & Tampax at FATER
"Ignacio was a great partner to work with.
His works have been able to convey the strength of Brand Historians like Lines, Tampax, and Pampers having always achieved projects of great creativity and originality, using innovative and unique graphics to create modern communication.
Ignacio demonstrates a remarkable ability to align his work with the company's requirements, injecting a fresh perspective into strategy interpretation.
GERALD KUHTZ
VP Design, Brooks Running
"In 2013 Ignacio and me worked together on a very exciting project - the SS15 second quarter adidas Leo Messi signature collection "Pibe de Barr10". Ignacio created the look and feel of the collection by translating Messi's childhood experiences into meaningful street art pieces.I am very impressed by Ignacio's thoughtful yet playful approach to art projects and would recommend his work to anybody who looks for a special interpretation of any theme in the world".
RUFUS DEUCHLER
Director, Worldwide Creative
Cloud Evangelism at Adobe
"I highly recommend Ignacio for his exceptional work. His organizational skills combine innovation, technical expertise, and strong event management. His professionalism, openness to feedback, and dedication to improvement were key to the success of our events. Undoubtedly, he will continue to excel in his creative pursuits and contribute significantly to the design community".
MARIAELENA D'IPPOLITO
Head of Marketing
Lines & Tampax at FATER
"Ignacio was a great partner to work with.
His works have been able to convey the strength of Brand Historians like Lines, Tampax, and Pampers having always achieved projects of great creativity and originality, using innovative and unique graphics to create modern communication.
Ignacio demonstrates a remarkable ability to align his work with the company's requirements, injecting a fresh perspective into strategy interpretation.
Trusted By International Brands
GERALD KUHTZ
VP Design, Brooks Running
"In 2013 Ignacio and me worked together on a very exciting project - the SS15 second quarter adidas Leo Messi signature collection "Pibe de Barr10". Ignacio created the look and feel of the collection by translating Messi's childhood experiences into meaningful street art pieces.I am very impressed by Ignacio's thoughtful yet playful approach to art projects and would recommend his work to anybody who looks for a special interpretation of any theme in the world".
MARIAELENA D'IPPOLITO
Head of Marketing
Lines & Tampax at FATER
"Ignacio was a great partner to work with.
His works have been able to convey the strength of Brand Historians like Lines, Tampax, and Pampers having always achieved projects of great creativity and originality, using innovative and unique graphics to create modern communication.
Ignacio demonstrates a remarkable ability to align his work with the company's requirements, injecting a fresh perspective into strategy interpretation.
RUFUS DEUCHLER
Director, Worldwide Creative
Cloud Evangelism at Adobe
"I highly recommend Ignacio for his exceptional work. His organizational skills combine innovation, technical expertise, and strong event management. His professionalism, openness to feedback, and dedication to improvement were key to the success of our events. Undoubtedly, he will continue to excel in his creative pursuits and contribute significantly to the design community".
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