Cristiano Panzanelli
Specialized in Interface Design
for digital products since 2010
HI! I AM
Cristiano Panzanelli
A Lead Designer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I’ve spent the last 15 years designing digital experiences, mostly in Fintech and SaaS, but also across B2C, B2B and e-commerce.
Work Experience
| JOB POSITION | YEAR |
|---|---|
| Head of Design at Bloqhouse Technologies | 2018 – Present Amsterdam |
| Lead Designer at StudySmart | 2017 – 2018 Amsterdam |
| Lead Designer at 16.04lab | 2015 – 2017 Rome |
| Senior Designer at Citynews | 2013 – 2015 Rome |
| UX/UI Designer at Glamoo | 2011 – 2013 Rome |
| UI Designer at dm3 | 2010 – 2011 Rome |
CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
UX & UI Design
- Strong focus on user-centered design to solve real user problems.
- End-to-end UX process: research, wireframing, prototyping and testing.
- Clean, scalable UI design based on modern patterns and principles.
- Clear structuring of content through effective information architecture.
Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Aligning user needs with business goals to boost engagement and conversions.
- Conducting competitor analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Creating design roadmaps that support product vision and KPIs.
Managerial & Leadership Skills
- Leading and mentoring designers across different levels of experience.
- Working closely with product, engineering and stakeholders.
- Making thoughtful, data-informed design decisions under pressure.
Technical Proficiency
- Figma & Adobe Suite for design, prototyping, and visual production.
- Notion for collaboration, workshops, and documentation.
- Jira for project tracking and team alignment.
- Hotjar & Google Analytics for gathering user insights and validating design decisions.
- HTML/CSS knowledge to bridge design and front-end development.
Education
- UX/UI design – 2010
Focused on user-centered design, wireframing, prototyping and usability testing - Art Direction – 2009
Covered visual storytelling, brand identity, and creative direction for digital campaigns - Graphic Design – 2008
Built a strong foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and visual composition
Let’s work together
Now that you know me, it’s time to start making something amazing together.