Gianluca D'Ottavio

Gianluca d'Ottavio is a multifaceted designer and educator with extensive experience in branding, media design, and interaction design. Currently serving as a lecturer and thesis advisor at the IED Istituto Europeo di Design, Gianluca has guided students on interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with prominent organizations, including the ASI and Vigili del Fuoco. As a co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Theta and Teta.so, Gianluca has successfully implemented growth and branding strategies, resulting in significant user acquisition and industry recognition. Previous roles include freelancing for Sketchin on automotive design projects and working with organizations such as the World Food Programme and Parco archeologico del Colosseo. Gianluca holds a degree in Interaction Design from Istituto Europeo di Design and has completed a program at Y Combinator.