About me

Born and raised in Rome, Ilenia developed an interest for the visual arts from an early age. With an educational background in Communication and Direction of Photography, Ilenia wore many hats within the creative field. She moved to New York in 2008 where she started working as photo editor and photographer for publications such as Rue Magazine, Domino, One Kings Lane, Time Out, Plaza Interior, calling Brooklyn her home until 2014. Ilenia has been working in the field of interior design as Art Director, Photographer and Visual Communication Strategist for brands such as Hem, Nichetto Studio, De La Espada, Vitra, Nilufar.

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Projects

• 11

  Workshop : Style, shoot and post for social media with Vitra
• 3

  Luca Nichetto - AlphabetaAward winner Venetian designer Luca Nichetto launched in 2006 his own design firm. Over the years he collaborated with a variety of internationally known brands. His last collaboration with Hem is Alphabeta, a family of pendants.
• 5

  Milan Design Week 2017 - Poster Design
• Sylvain WillenzBorn in Brussels in 1978, Sylvain Willenz has lived consecutively in the US, Belgium and in the UK. Sylvain studied MA Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating in 2003. In 2004, Sylvain opened his Design Office, based in Brussels.
• 1

  Campaign LaunchPrinted Campaign for Hem 2015 new product launches.
• Arthur Arbesser x hemAfter studying at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College, Arthur Arbesser relocated to Milan to refine his personal aesthetic while working for a renowned fashion house. With a string of awards now under his belt, including Vogue Italia's "Who Is On Next," he's one of the most promising designers around and his innovation reflects in his throws collection, exclusively for Hem.

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Projects credited in

• 5

  Alphabeta for Hem
• Interview with designer Sylvain Willenz

Work history

Creative Brand Consultant
May 2016Berlin, GermanyFreelance
We empowerbrands to tell their stories. At Neni we are a team of visual communication strategists developing content aimed for social media.
Head of Creative
Jul 2014 - Apr 2016Freelance
Head of Creative for Scandinavian Interior Design Brand Hem.

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Skills

• Film
• Marketing PR
• Visual Arts
• Print Design
• Art Direction
• Commercial Photography
• Digital Content
• Multi-platform Content
• Camera Operation
• Design
• Digital Video
• Director of Photography
• Final Cut Pro
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Social Content Strategy
• Social Advertisign
• Social Meda Strategy
• Social Media Digital Strategies
• Social Media Advertising
• Social Media Management
• Social Media Marketing

Education

Direction of Photography
Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
Filmmaking
Media and Communication
Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
Media and Communication Studies