Elena Arzani

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EDUCATION

ABOUT ELENA ARZANI

At the intersection of academia and the creative industries, I’m an internationally accomplished creative director and Senior Lecturer at the University of the Arts London. My Academic role revolves around nurturing the next wave of talent in design and business management. With a focus on branding, marketing, art direction, and communication in the creative industries (Fashion, Design, Music, and Cultural Institutions) and entrepreneurship. The curriculum I\'ve developed fosters an understanding of contemporary CIE trends and ethical design practices, and encourages active student engagement, and social justice.As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, I\'m committed to advancing academic research and teaching practices. My strong expertise in the CIE and deep understanding of Luxury Fashion and Retail; Publishing; Interior Design; Advertising & Museum/Cultural Institutions communication & Exhibition Designs; supports the growth and development of diverse communities in the Arts & Design. With 4 Master’s degrees and a demonstrated history of successful international accomplishments, I am a member of the ACDE and a certified expert in several subject areas, ranging from Branding, Marketing and communication to Photography and editorials, digital strategy and social media management, public relations and audience development for the creative industries.Multi potential creative director with transferable skills and an International career, exceptional business development, effective management of resources; diverse teams of professionals involving local communities and international multicultural networks.Co-founder of an established music magazine and independent contributor to European Magazines and Academic Associations. A proven track record of collaborations across key actors of the contemporary cultural scene and renewed companies and record labels. Among my collaborations are the University of the Arts London, Istituto Marangoni London, Italian Minister of the Education and Research, A. Architettura Mendrisio, Tina Turner, Giorgio Armani, Guerlain, MASI Lugano, FIAC, Sotheby\'s, Fondazione Prada, Theaster Gates, SAE, ICMP, A. Powell, MUDEC, Artribune, Flash Art, Publicis, Shades of Noir, Sony, Warner, LiveNation, D’Alessandro e Galli, Universal, Sole24Ore, V&A, and othersStrong believer in the power of teamwork and fair play, having practiced sports all of my life. Certified personal trainer and member of the Italian Federation of Aerobics, fond of yoga, coaching, and trained in mental health supportMore info at elenarzani.com