Gess Puglielli

Head Of Product Design at MPB

Gess Puglielli has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. They started as a Graphic Designer in 1998 and worked for major advertising companies in Milan. In 2001, they worked as a Graphic Designer at Lowe Pirella SpA before transitioning to a role as an Associate and International Business Coordinator at Shout Productions Inc. Their responsibilities at Shout Productions included coordinating and creating music events, web promotion, and organizing national music events.

In 2005, Gess Puglielli joined Seat Pagine Gialle SpA as a Graphic Web Designer until 2009, when they became a Digital Content Designer at Quantic Publishing.

In 2014, Gess Puglielli worked as a Senior Lead UX/UI/Web Designer at BlueRunner Solutions, catering to clients such as Virgin Media, Vodafone, Harrods, Citi Bank, Credit Suisse, and The Village. During their time at BlueRunner Solutions, they designed online web apps, mobile apps, and online systems, collaborating closely with stakeholders. They continued their journey as a Contractor Product Designer for London's Cab mobile app Kabbee in 2017 and then joined Futrli as a Product Designer (UX/UI) in 2018.

In 2020, Gess Puglielli served as a Senior UX Designer at Avalara EMEA, where they researched and designed a SaaS solution for existing on-premises VAT Reporting software and contributed to the development and redesign of the Skylab Design System.

Currently, Gess Puglielli is working at MPB as the Head of Product Design, leading the design team and focusing on the Design strategy and the redesign of the online platform. Their role involves ensuring a human-centered, sleek, seamless, and pleasurable customer experience.

Gess Puglielli's education history begins in 1987 when they obtained a High School Diploma in Visual and Performing Arts from Liceo Artistico e Coreutico "Ciardo-Pellegrino" in Lecce. From 1991 to 1996, Gess pursued a High School Diploma at Liceo Scientifico De Giorgi in Lecce, focusing on Math, Science, and Architectural Design. Subsequently, from 1997 to 2000, Gess earned a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from La Sallustiana Editrice - Roma. Continuing their education, Gess attended ITLab from 2001 to 2006, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Human-computer interaction and web design.

In recent years, Gess has engaged in professional education to enhance their skills and knowledge. They pursued a Professional Education in User Experience & Interaction Design from The Interaction Design Foundation, starting in 2017. Additionally, Gess has obtained several certifications, including a Membership Certificate from The Interaction Design Foundation in April 2021, and a Design for the 21st Century certification from the same institution in October 2021. Furthermore, Gess has received certifications from IDEO U, including Leading for Creativity in April 2022, Storytelling for Influence in December 2022, and Cultivating Creative Collaboration and Foundations in Creative Leadership in September 2023. They have also earned certifications from Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF), such as How (and When) To Run A Design Sprint in November 2022 and Continuous Product Discovery: The What and Why in October 2022.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Product Design

    April, 2023 - present

  • Lead Product Designer

    March, 2022

  • Senior Product Designer

    May, 2021