NACHO VALENTINI DESIGN
NACHO VALENTINI DESIGN
Visible before it's real
Visible before it's real
Visible before it's real
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BASED IN PESCARA, ITALY
Art Director + Illustrator
BASED IN PESCARA, ITALY
BASED IN PESCARA, ITALY
Creative Direction + Visual Thinking
Creative Direction + Visual Thinking
I help agencies and brands turn complex briefs into clear, visual and actionable creative directions.
I help agencies and brands turn complex briefs into clear, visual and actionable creative directions.
SELECTED
SELECTED
Work
Work
I help agencies and brands give shape to ideas before they exist. Turning complex briefs into concepts teams can immediately understand, trust and build.
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Turning Messi's roots into a global visual language
2015
2015
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Turning Messi's roots into a global visual language
ADIDAS / LEO MESSI COLLECTION
Turning Messi's roots into a global visual language
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO
Making experiential concepts visible before production
2025
2025
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO
Art Direction
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO 2025
Making experiential concepts visible before production
2025
2025
PLOOM AURA LAUNCH MILANO
Making experiential concepts visible before production
BKT GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP
Giving motion and direction to sponsorship storytelling
2025
2025
BKT GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP
Giving motion and direction to sponsorship storytelling
REEBOK FW23 SALES CAMPAIGN
Bringing heritage into the future
2023
2023
REEBOK FW23 SALES CAMPAIGN
Bringing heritage into the future
South American Youth Games
Turning a mascot into an icon
2022
2022
South American Youth Games
Turning a mascot into an icon
South American Youth Games
Turning a mascot into an icon
Greentech Laser Manufacturing
Building credibility through a consistent visual identity
2022
2022
Greentech laser manufacturing
Art Direction
Greentech Laser Manufacturing
Building credibility through a consistent visual identity
MY PRINCIPLES
MY PRINCIPLES
(1)
VISION
I see the project before it exists.
I quickly build a mental model of the entire project, its priorities, context, constraints and potential. Before opening any software, I already know where it's going.
Craft intuitive navigation that makes features accessible. Choose layouts and graphics that fit your personality.
(2)
DIRECTION
Ideas need a direction before execution.
The value isn't having more ideas. It's recognizing which one deserves to be developed and giving teams the confidence to move forward.
(3)
VISUALIZATION
Ideas become real when people can see them.
Sketches, AI, illustration and 3D are not the goal. They're the fastest way to make ideas tangible, discussable and ready to build.
The process involves building virtual 3D models and materials, setting lighting, and then rendering the images.
(4)
CRAFT
Details are what make ideas believable.
Every visual choice, from composition to illustration, motion and typography, exists to make the concept stronger, clearer and memorable.
(1)
VISION
I see the project before it exists.
I quickly build a mental model of the entire project, its priorities, context, constraints and potential. Before opening any software, I already know where it's going.
(2)
VISUAL
STORYTELLING
Ideas need a direction before execution.
The value isn't having more ideas. It's recognizing which one deserves to be developed and giving teams the confidence to move forward.
(3)
VISUALIZATION
Ideas become real when people can see them.
Sketches, AI, illustration and 3D are not the goal. They're the fastest way to make ideas tangible, discussable and ready to build.
(4)
CRAFT
Spaces tell stories too. I design environments that guide people through an experience. Where they go, what they feel, what they remember.
(1)
VISION
I see the project before it exists.
I quickly build a mental model of the entire project, its priorities, context, constraints and potential. Before opening any software, I already know where it's going.
(2)
DIRECTION
Ideas need a direction before execution.
The value isn't having more ideas. It's recognizing which one deserves to be developed and giving teams the confidence to move forward.
(3)
VISUALIZATION
Ideas become real when people can see them.
Sketches, AI, illustration and 3D are not the goal. They're the fastest way to make ideas tangible, discussable and ready to build.
(4)
CRAFT
With the click of a shutter, an image is imprinted that tells a story or makes a wonderful statement.
MOTIONGRAPHICS
MOTIONGRAPHICS
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NACHOVALENTINI ©
NACHOVALENTINI ©
Motivation
Motivation
Motivation
I don't believe good ideas appear by accident.
They emerge where intuition, culture, experience and execution meet.That's why I never separate creativity from feasibility.
Every concept I develop is imagined as something that could exist tomorrow.
I don't believe good ideas appear by accident.
They emerge where intuition, culture, experience and execution meet.That's why I never separate creativity from feasibility.
Every concept I develop is imagined as something that could exist tomorrow.
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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