Dario Monetini
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Toptal member since November 14, 2022
Dario is a seasoned professional in the field of creativity and design. During the last 10 years, he has been working with clients worldwide, ranging from professionals to major organizations. Dario collaborates with businesses that like creative experimentation and stunning design and are willing to stand out from the competition. His background in coaching and education helps him to understand the client's real needs completely.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Design Consultant
Self-employed
- Managed projects with clients from all over the world, creating unique brand identities and graphic designs.
- Built brand identity guidelines for startups and big companies, including logo design, colors, typography, animated GIFs, and language.
- Created compelling graphic design assets alongside founders, so they could communicate their values and engage more with clients to sell more products and services, including websites, packaging, brochures, and logo designs.
- Mentored other designers about business and graphic design with private coaching packages and at University.
Teaching Assistant
Polytechnic of Milan
- Assisted students and gave lectures during a branding course with professors Elio Carmi and Francesco Guida.
- Taught a lesson about soft skills and business for digital nomads and freelancers.
- Helped students create successful presentations and brand design projects.
Design Professor
Milano Fashion Institute
- Prepared slides and a teaching program to teach the students about graphic tools and design principles.
- Managed and art directed a team of students to design an official school brochure.
- Developed and planned a series of exercises to teach students how to use Adobe software.
Brand Designer
Studio Up
- Created brand identity projects for the agency's clients, including logo design, brand books, and packaging design.
- Developed compelling motion graphic video animations to explain the services of the clients.
- Dealt directly with clients to manage their expectations and design needs.
Graphic Designer
Il Sole 24 Ore
- Supported the marketing team in creating infographics and presentation templates.
- Designed UI/UX layout for a part of the website where they sell subscriptions.
- Created new visual concepts and marketing funnel ideas for the website.
Education
Master's Degree in Communication Design
Polytechnic University of Milan - Milan, Italy
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Design
Polytechnic University of Milan - Milan, Italy
Certifications
Graphic Design
Polytechnic of Saint Petersburg | Summer School Scholarship
Design Thinking
Designkolen Kolding | Summer School Scholarship
Type Design and Graphic Design
Polytechnic University of Milan
Skills
Tools
Adobe, Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Apple Keynote, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe CC, Figma, Illustrator CC, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop Design, Microsoft PowerPoint, After Effects CC, Prezi, Illustrator CS6, Adobe Photoshop
Languages
Visual Design Language
Industry Expertise
Luxury Goods, Food & Beverage, Education, Exercise & Fitness, Marketing, Retail & Wholesale, Consumer Products, Education Technology (Edtech), Pharmaceuticals, Professional Services, Events, Advertising, Restaurants & Dining
Platforms
Adobe Suite, WordPress
Other
Graphic Design, Communication, Branding, Brand Books, Graphics, Visual Art, Logo Design, Strategy, Design, Design Thinking, Company Profile Design, 2D Graphics, Magazines, University Teaching, Mentorship & Coaching, Teaching, Brand Identity, Logotype, Vintage Logos, Packaging, Box Packaging, Product Packaging, Poster Design, Magazine Layout Design, Minimalism, Presentation Design, Presentations, Brand Strategy, Visual Design, Color Theory, Color Schemes, Web Design, Collateral Design, Pitch Decks, Social Media Design, Digital Layout, Brand Guidelines, Brand Design, Marketing Campaign Design, Print Design, Brochure Design, Corporate Design, Stationery Design, Identity Design, Instagram, Social Banners, Social Media, Print, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Tone of Voice, Style Guides, Consumer Branding, Imagery, Communication Design, Mockups, Sport Branding, Typography, Color Palettes, Infographics, Company Naming, Naming, Marketing Design, Ad Design, Video Editing, Presentation Boards, New Products, User Experience (UX), Layout Design, Websites, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Package Design, Animated GIFs, Images, Videos, Social Media Content, Catalog Design, Digital, Flow Diagrams, Newsletter Design, Marketing Collateral Development, Brochures, Promotional Leaflets & Flyers, Animated Logos, Brand Logos, Custom Logos, Pitch Presentations, Email Design, Wireframing, Video Animation, Animated Videos, Booklet Design, Banner Design, Artwork, Merchandise, Video Processing, B2B, PowerPoint Templates, Report Design, PDF Design, Landing Page Design, Digital Video, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Brand Positioning, Notebook Cover Design, Advertising Design, Advertisement Design, Social Media Covers, Digital Publishing, PowerPoint Design, Type Design, Email Templates, Illustration, Design Strategy, UI Design, Motion Design, Video Ads, Instagram Ads, Printing Materials, Squarespace, User Interface (UI), Copywriting, Explainer Videos, Animation, Brand Language, Typefaces, Art, Posters, Vector Art, Hairstyles, Hair & Skin Care, Beauty Products, Team Mentoring, 3D Logos, Vintage, Magazine Cover Design, Wall Art, Motion Graphics, Product Design
Experience
- Adobe CC - 15 years
- Graphic Design - 13 years
- Adobe Illustrator - 12 years
- Visual Design - 12 years
- Branding - 10 years
- Logo Design - 8 years
- University Teaching - 3 years
- Mentorship & Coaching - 3 years
Tools
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe CC
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