Hey, I'm Giacomo.
I am an Information Designer and fermentation enthusiast based between
BerlinDE and BolognaIT.
Mainly, I am interested in exploring the intersection of technology, journalism, and culture, where I work on both commissioned and autonomous research projects. I also teach from time to time.
From design to programming, I explore the web with a focus on information structure and visualisation. My practice ranges between building web interfaces, designing tools and prototyping.
I co-founded Krisenstab, and I am currently building Vantage, while working at Airwars and metaLAB.
Occasionally, I teach at Weißensee Kunsthochschule.
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selection of projects.
My work has been exhibited at: Het Nieuwe InstituutNL, Van AbbemuseumNL, Bureau EuropaNL, ADI Design MuseumIT, HKDI GalleryHK, Le Gallerie TrentoIT, Zentrum für Kunst und UrbanistikDE, and featured on: GIJN∿, ADI Design Index∿, Slanted∿, LINK∿, and e-flux∿.
The data in the graph comes from this spreadsheet. The images in this website use dither-dither.
In contemporary society, the atlas is no longer just a container of maps, views, and static illustrations. Its definition has expanded with the evolution of information design and now encompasses diverse methods of distributing and visualizing analytical information.
As information rapidly evolves, static publications often risk becoming outdated soon after release. This challenges us to carefully contextualize and curate content. Designing maps and atlases in the twenty-first century demands a complete rethinking of the process, incorporating adaptability and innovative approaches to representation. The evolution of digital tools and satellite technologies has shifted the focus away from printed maps as purely functional objects, emphasizing instead their potential for aesthetic and interpretive value.
In this context, designers play a crucial role in shaping the future of atlases by offering multiple perspectives and innovative ways of engaging with information. Designers must also expand their technical skill sets, such as learning to code, in order to optimize research and design processes. These interdisciplinary skills are essential for creating atlases that address contemporary challenges, unlocking new possibilities for the exploration and communication of complex data.