Julia Miceli Pitta is an Argentine graphic designer based between Buenos Aires and London. Her practice is always under construction. It sits in between conceptual thinking and exploration, with an unorthodox flavour. She specializes in visual identity, editorial design and creative direction.
She studied at the University of Buenos Aires, where she also taught Design as a teaching professor. Her aim is to encourage students to think critically, develop their own voice and experiment fearlessly.
Her practice is not attached to any particular style. She thinks each project as an adventure that opens a question, without recurring to any well-worn paths to diminish risks. Indeed, she embraces the possibility to break down the boundaries of graphic design and build an original language, questioning things instead of being certain of them. Working primarily for clients in the world of culture, she understands her exercise as a design laboratory. For her, to learn and understand rules is essential, but daring to break them is equally important.
In 2018, when she was working as a lead designer at ORO Publishers, she traveled to the foremost printing industry in China (Artron Art Center) in order to be in charge of the printing production of several projects (Prepress/Press/Postpress).
Her work has been recognized all over the world. She had the honor of being part of multiple exhibitions, publications and contests. Moreover, in 2019 Julia won first place in two different categories in The Biennale of Design in Argentina and in 2021 she was selected to participate in the “XIIIth Florence Biennale” in Florence with diverse projects.
Selected Clients:
Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers (Book Publisher), REMY Architects (Architectural Studio), Zurich University of the Arts (University), Buenos Aires City Government, Estudio Ramos (Architectural Studio), Emilia Naistat (Visual Artist), Artron Art Center (Art Center), Richard Schulman (Photographer), Thames & Hudson (Book Publisher), Phaidon (Book Publisher), Taschen (Book Publisher), Rizzoli New York (Book Publisher), Betina González (Writer), Mariana Bendersky (Architect), Paula Speier (Fashion Designer), Daniel Dewar & Natasha Fox (Writers), Giovanni Presutti (Photographer), Alberto Campo Baeza (Architectural Studio), Bournemouth University (University).
Citizenship: (dual) Argentine and Italian
Web
www.juliamicelipitta.com
www.behance.net/juliamiceli
www.instagram.com/_micelijulia
www.dribbble.com/juliamicelipitta
www.jumice.tumblr.com
Projects
- Remy Architects | Visual IdentityAndrés Remy was part of Rafael Viñoly's studio in New York. After working with him for five years, he decided to found a studio called Remy Architects. The studio is well known for developing innovative projects, with a unique architectural language. Andrés contacted me to develop his first book, where the principal goal was to show the soul of the studio: how its identity is a convergence of functionality and conceptual design. In addition, he also asked me to redo its entire brand identity,
- Mariana Bendersky | PublicationMariana Bendersky is a multifaceted architect based in Paris. Her work stands out thanks to the versatility with which she faces every single project in which she is involved. For her, the context is one of the most important characteristics, since it unfolds the identity of each building. Where, how and what are always her first questions in order to build without restrictions and being more experimental. Mariana encouraged me to develop an editorial piece showing her perspective on architectur
- The Mud Boy | BookSame story, two different paths. The Mud Boy is a text with a lot of interpretations. I have only tackled two of them. Designed as an accordion book, you will find the same story on both sides, but with different nuances that the text explores. In collaboration with the writer Betina González for Ilustración Roldán. The book was part of an exhibition in Centro Cultural Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Work history
Creative DirectorJulia Miceli Pitta
London, United KingdomFull Time
✂ Creating strong and coherent worlds while at the same time reserving a place for variations or permanent escape routes.
✂ Exploring a wide spectrum of disciplines, including visual identity, print design, posters, illustration, photography and web design.
✂ Leading projects, casting visions, forming concepts and brainstorming with multiple and diverse clients, mainly in the world of culture.
✂ Working from the initial strategy through to the final production of a project.
✂ Managing and guiding interdisciplinary teams in order to bring different points of view and plurality of voices.
✂ Combining commissioned works with self-initiated projects.
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Teaching Professor (Graphic Design)School Of Architecture, Urbanism And Design, University Of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPart Time
Chair Gabriele III — Department of Graphic Design — University of Buenos Aires
✂ Developed the capacity to put into words the processes which one might only know intuitively.
✂ Managed a class of +30 students.
✂ Created a safe environment where all students could share thoughts with confidence.
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Skills
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding Identity
- Illustration
- Abobe Creative Suite
- Editorial Design
- Web Design
Education
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Graphic DesignSchool Of Architecture, Urbanism And Design, University Of Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design, 8,5. (Above the historical average: 6.08)
Awards
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Communication & Graphic Design — Exhibition — XIIIth Florence Biennale 2021XIIIth Florence Biennale 2021
The International Biennial of Contemporary Art in Florence works for the promotion and valorization of the artists offering the opportunity to engage with art and culture at an international level. I've been selected to participate with diverse projects. The works will be exhibited in Milan in October 2021.L
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Project Publication — LovablyLovably
Web Publication https://www.lovably.com/digest/julia-miceli-pitta-mariana-bendersk?fbclid=IwAR06f9c2W5OhNhH0vdO1Qs_L5PGf6dUAJenuaBwDqDkJYDVh-yAuIeFomG4+ Show more