Francesca Silvestri
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About
Currently based in France, I am an experienced graphic well versed in different areas of visual communication. I have successfully designed solutions for brand identity, print media, products for social media and websites, mainly for international human rights NGOs and small firms.
Working with NGOs has enabled me to broaden my experience to a more global communication approach in order to provide my clients with significant promotional tools to boost their advocacy activities.
I also offer my skills for volunteering activities to support causes that are close to my heart through the UN Online Volunteers Programme.
Before dedicating myself to graphic design I have successfully worked as an architect in Italy and Austria. Then, following my passion for visual communication, I have followed a dedicated course of studies and embraced my new career -
Education
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Masters' Certificate in Graphic Design Graphic DesignSessions College for Professional Design2008 - 2010Print design, logo and identity design, web design, packaging design, typography.
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Laurea in architettura (Msc equivalent) ArchitectureIUAV University of Venice, Italy1991 - 1997Architectural and urban planning, interior design, building renovation, construction science.
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Experience
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freelance graphic designerStrasbourg, FranceMay 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)Print design (creation, layout and printing of brochures, posters, flyers and other communication and advertising materials).
Logo and visual identity creation and redesign.
Web design (Creation and redesign of websites on Wordpress, newsletters and banners for web and social media). -
architect and responsible for graphic designWien, AustriaSep 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 6 months)Concept and realization of the new visual identity of the practice including website redesign (www.weinmann.at), brochures and flyers, graphic layout, photoretouching.
Definition and management of the firm’s graphic standards for architectural planning, promotional and information materials.
Plan and set plan layouts for architectural projects (also for heritage buildings).
Assistant to the project manager in scheduling project’s phases and in managing clients, consultants and contractors during planning and production phases. -
architectvariousVenezia, ItalySep 1998 - Feb 2010 (11 years 5 months)I performed my duties as an architect working mainly in the residential and retail fields:
- prepare and modify plans and technical drawing sets;
- prepare drafts of feasibility studies;
- produce detailed drawings;
- prepare planning applications and documents for purchasing processes;
- co-ordinating and monitoring the work of contractors and other professionals;
- act on behalf of the project manager during on site meetings and field reviews to ensure proper and on time execution of works;
- report to the project manager on timelines, results and execution;
- prepare and present design proposals to clients;
- prepare estimates and review costs to ensure that construction costs remain within budget.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@fsilvestridesign, member since 2018
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