Hi! I'm Agnese Bartolucci
☞ Visual Designer & PhD Candidate
Born in the hills of Urbino, living by the seaside in Helsinki.
I am a freelance visual designer with +3 years of professional experience in information and data visualization design, UX/UI and interaction design, and printed and editorial design. I excel in managing complex projects from concept to delivery, crafting cohesive visual identities, and devising innovative design solutions that are accessible yet engaging.
I am also a PhD candidate at Aalto University, exploring how intersectional feminism can influence digital archives. My research interests encompass information design, feminism, gender studies, digital humanities, internet and social studies, and particularly their intersections.
I love cats ✦, Dr. Spencer Reid, good Harry Potter and Stranger Things fan fiction, and random articles that allow me to say: "You know, I've read an article…" at least once a day.
→ Resumé | LinkedIn | Behance | Contact me at agnesebartolucci505@gmail.com
Areas of Expertise
- Visual Design
- Information and Data Visualization
- UX/UI and Interaction Design
- Printed and Editorial Design
- Visual Identity Development
- Visual Reference Curation
- Concept Development
- Cross-Media Communication
- Qualitative and Design Research
- Academic Writing
- Digital Archives
- Intersectional Feminism
Work Experience
JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT
INT-ACT, European Funded Research Project
Doctoral Researcher and Visual Designer
Supporting researchers in studying emotional, experiential, and environmental dimensions of intangible cultural heritage through data analysis and promotional material design.
- Analyzing narrative interview transcripts using thematic analysis
- Designing the website to promote and aggregate materials
JULY 2023 - PRESENT
The Visual Agency, Milano
Graphic and Data Visualisation Designer (Freelance)
Collaborating with a data visualization and information design company to develop publications for UN agencies and corporations.
- Designing reports, from layout to data visualization, autonomously
- Selecting and curating media for publications from databases
OCTOBER 2023 - JUNE 2024
Epicmeets by Visentools, Espoo
Visual Designer
Contributed to the early-stage start-up by conceptualizing a visual design language for team meeting visual aid products.
- Designed the product’s visual identity and established visual guidelines
- Developed informational materials
OCTOBER 2023 - DECEMBER 2023
Aalto University, Master in Visual Communication Design
Tutor
Participated in the ideation and implementation of the Code Clinic course for the Information Design minor to introduce students to data visualization tools and JavaScript.
- Taught lessons on data visualization design and tools
- Developed teaching materials, including presentations and hands-on tutorials
JANUARY - APRIL 2021
Accurat, Milano
Data Visualization Designer
Contributed to the data visualization team focused on reporting and printed material.
- Designed weekly dashboards for printed newspapers
- Collaborated on various data visualization projects, such as data posters and reports
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2019
La Biennale di Venezia, Venezia
Graphic Designer
Contributed to the Publishing and Web Office, handling communication and advertising for the cultural institution.
- Developed written and visual material for social networks
- Designed printed materials for the International Venice Film Festival
APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2019
Politecnico di Milano, DEIB, Milano
Graphic Designer
Created communication materials for the Communication Office, ensuring technical and promotional content was visually appealing and organized.
- Developed visual identities and promotional materials for various events
- Designed presentations and presentation templates for multiple purposes
Education
SEPTEMBER 2023 - PRESENT
Department of Art and Media, Aalto University
Doctoral Student
Pursuing a PhD within the Visual Communication Design Research Group, focusing on a practice-based research project aimed at diversifying perspectives in digital archives through the lens of intersectional feminism under the supervision of Dr. Masood Masoodian.
SEPTEMBER 2018 - APRIL 2022
M.Sc. in Communication Design, Politecnico di Milano
Master's Degree (110 summa cum Laude/110)
Developed a research-based methodology and consolidated competencies in communication design, with a focus on game design, cross-media communication, UX/UI design, and information and data visualization design, from data collection to implementation.
SEPTEMBER 2015 - JULY 2018
BA in Communication Design, Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor's Degree (108/110)
Gained expertise in visual representation and graphic techniques, creating various editorial and digital products, corporate identities, and websites.
FEBRUARY - JUNE 2017
Design, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Erasmus + student
Immersed in a new environment with diverse methodologies and a more artistic approach, which deepened my editorial design and project management competencies.
Technical Skills
Languages
Italian: Native
English: Proficient. IELTS Academic 7.5/9.0 (CEFR Level: C1), date 23/02/2023
Soft Skills
- Teamwork. Proven experience in collaborating with diverse professionals to achieve project goals.
- Time management and planning. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule through effective planning and organization, honed through freelance work.
- Presentation. Skilled in delivering compelling presentations of design projects to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving. Innovative problem-solving skills focused on delivering effective solutions.
- Creativity. Developed concepts with meticulous attention to detail, from initial brief to iterative refinement.