Christian Vernaschi

Creative Director @Kosodesign Branding Studio

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Kosodesign Branding Studio has continued to deliver high-quality and innovative branding solutions to its diverse clientele. The company's success can be attributed to the creative leadership of Christian Vernaschi, the Creative Director. His expertise in creating compelling and unique brand identities has significantly contributed to the company's growth and reputation in the industry. Christian's leadership style, which encourages creativity and innovation, has fostered a conducive work environment that stimulates the production of top-notch branding solutions. His commitment to customer satisfaction and his ability to adapt to changing market trends makes him an invaluable asset to the company.

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Work Background

TheBallparkCreative Strategy & XD Director

Jan. 2023Amsterdam Area

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)University Lecturer - Creative Business

Aug. 2021Utrecht, NetherlandsI guide students into creative thinking to become future-proof ready minds. Currently teaching (23/24): - Innovation Leadership - Brand Strategy (Course Designer & Coordinator) Previously taught (21/22 - 22/23) - Fundamentals of Brand (Course Coordinator) - Influencing the Audience - International Creative Business - Entrepreneurship - Professional Development - Creativity and Creative Thinking - Transcultural Creative Strategy

Kosodesign Branding StudioCreative Director & Founder

Jan. 2021Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsServing as multidisciplinary creative consultant offering a broad range of services to individuals, small and large businesses. This includes logo, website, brand identity and graphic design as well as strategic thinking and creative direction. Create ethic and conscious brand identities and strategy. Help clients to understand brand values and take decision in order to grow in today’s World. MAIN TASKS - Creative strategist and consultant for brands. - Planning, ideation and communication consultant. - Mentor and guide brands to develop their brand strategy, values and actions. - Lead designers, external freelancers, manage agencies and suppliers. - Creative / Art Direction of photography, films, online and offline projects. - Find and maintain the relationship with partners.

Kosodesign CommunicationPhotographer

Oct. 2003Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsCampaigns, editorial. product, sport, events, portraits.

Milan Apartments 4 RentFounder of a community based platform

Sep. 2014OnlineA community based services platform counting +27.000 users that aims to help expats to connect and find their way to live in Milan. A multi-service welcoming environment for everyone to share, mingle and have fun in a safe environment.

The Student HotelCreative Lead / Art Director

Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2020Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsCreative Lead for the in-house Brand & Communications Studio, being in charge of all visual communications, both internal and external, across all platforms, for every department location, product and sub-brands. This includes The Student Hotel, The Commons restaurant, TSH Collab coworking spaces, and BedTalks events. MAIN TASKS • Lead the Design Brand Studio, both internal designers, external freelancers, and agencies. • Brand Definition and Creative Strategy, Communication, Ideation and Planning. • Creative / Art Direction of photography and films. • Build and direct a unique immersive online experience for the TSH community including the Creative Direction of the new website and app. And focusing on the interactions between users and technology innovation. • Overseeing the whole production, from ideation to final implementation and sign off on every single project. • Generate solid and consistent communication for a community of 10.000+ students, 200+ coworkers, 50.000+ business and leisure guests per year. • Brief, direct and guide local photographers and videographers across Europe to generate qualitative - on brand - content for website, social media channels, internal and external communication. • Find and maintain the relationship with partners.

SPD Scuola Politecnica di DesignStudent Mentor

Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2020Milan, Lombardy, ItalyMentored the Interior design course for the creation of an interior design solution for the hotel room of the future.

IAAD torinoStudent Mentor

Feb. 2019 - Jul. 2019Turin, Piedmont, ItalyMentored the Interior design course - final year with the mission to create the hotel experience of 2020.

Kosodesign Communication Senior Art Director & Cross-media Concept Designer

Oct. 2009 - Sep. 2014Amsterdam & MilanOwner and Creative Leader. MAIN TASKS • Creative strategy and concepts. • Branding and campaigns ideation and design. • Build creative teams to serve each brief. • B2B and B2C communication design. • Graphic solutions for creative agencies and direct clients.

SpotzerArt Director

Mar. 2012 - Sep. 2012Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsCreate the visual content for thousand websites for EMEA, US, AU and NZ.

Brand PortalSenior Art Director & Cross-media Concept Designer

Jan. 2007 - Oct. 2009Milan Area, ItalyTeam leader and mentor. Successfully guided a creative team to elevate overall quality and maintain the highest levels of creativity by solving complex project briefs and translating them into successful results.

Scottimangiarotti Adv AgencyArt Director

Mar. 2006 - Dec. 2006Milan Area, ItalyEnhance brand value while keeping overall highest level of creativity. Main clients: Playtex, Lovable lingerie, Imetec, Sanyo.

Publicis spaJunior Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer

Feb. 2004 - Feb. 2006Milan Area, ItalyCreate and maintain the creativity across different media for big brands. Main clients: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Renault, L’Oreal. Other clients: Lancome, Garnier, Ikea, HP, BPU Bank, Parmalat, Acqua Panna, Buitoni, Viktor & Rölf.

FreelanceJunior Art Director & Graphic Designer

Aug. 2003 - Jan. 2004London, United KingdomTook care of graphic and art direction on various projects for different agencies.

FreelanceVisual Merchandiser & Graphic Designer

Jul. 1997 - Sep. 2003Milan Area, ItalyBeing the first referral for local businesses in creating all visual aspects from graphics to merchandising, and for Bennet malls in northern Italy.