Biography
Born in Pescara in 1996, Diego Costantini works in both graphic design and photography. His work focuses on exploring symbols derived from the customs and traditions of his native region, striving to create a definitive, almost timeless image.
       
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Education
Bachelor’s degree in Product and Communication Design at ISIA, Pescara 
2021

ERASMUS+ program at ‘TU DELFT’ (netherlands)
2016

Architecture LM5 master’s course) at G’dA University
2015-2019
Employment
Graphic and product designer - Cordivari
2022

Curricular internship at EFFECI company as a graphic designer
2021

Youth designer for KEI_EN - Enzo Calabrese
2019

Graphic designer assistant at Lorenzetti ADV company
2016

Freelance activity
from 2016
Skills and Areas
Photography

Art direction

Product design

Graphic and visual

Storytelling on media

Print & Editorial design
Exhibitions
GROUP EXHIBITION at Real collegio, Moncalieri | PARATISSIMA
2025

GROUP EXHIBITION at Palazzo Esposizioni, Rome | Finalist for PDE 24 by TERNA
2024

GROUP EXHIBITION at Centro Italiano della Fotografia d’Autore
2023

GROUP EXHIBITION at Forte Marghera, Venezia | Artefici del nostro tempo
2023

GROUP EXHIBITION at State_of gallery, Milan
2021

GROUP EXHIBITION at Paris Photo Fair
2020

GROUP EXHIBITION at UNPAE residency program
EXHIBITIONS
2018
Awards
PARTECIPATION at residency program B’ART in Bassano in Teverina (VT)
2025

SHORTLISTED at PDE 24 by TERNA | Curator Marco Delogu
2024

SHORTLISTED for Athens photofestival
2024 + 2026

SHORTLISTED for Black and White Awards by Lensculture
2023

SELECTED for young photographers’ Biennial organised by FIAF & Centro Italiano Della Fotografia d’Autore
2023

WINNER EX AEQUO of Artefici del nostro tempo photofestival by Comune di Venezia and Labiennale
2022

SHORTLISTED for SiFEST Prize
2020 + 2021

SHORTLISTED for Werther Colonna Prize
2020

SELECTED by GUP Magazine and FRESH EYES among the 100 best emerging artists in Europe
2020

PARTICIPATION at CUCU’ project organized by Oliviero Toscani
2020

SHORTLISTED for the photographic competition 1801 passages by MAVI museum (Irpinia)
2019

WINNER of the Voglino Young Talent prize for photography
2019

SHORTLISTED for the Italy photo award
AWARDS
2019
Press
Pènumbra photography BOOK PUBLISHED by Dorsopress
2025

PERSONAL MENTIONS_F-Stop Magazine//Click magazine//Origine press//Float Magazine
Giostre Edizioni//C41 Magazine// Etc.
from 2018

INTERVIEW for C41 Magazine
2020

VIDEO-INTERVIEW for NOC Sensei by Ryuichi Watanabe
PUBBLICATIONS
2018        
visual research | identity | art direction | photography

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Diego
Costantini


Born in may, 1996 Visual artist based in Italy 

PRC mag

Thesis Project | Art publishing

Concept, brand identity, curation, and creative direction for an independent magazine dedicated to research photography and the evolving languages of visual arts  
 Graphic design  |  Art direction | Photography

This thesis project explores the intersection of photographic narrative and editorial graphic design. The magazine stems from the need to map contemporary artistic trends, offering a tangible printed space where the image is never mere decoration, but the core driver of a deep conceptual and social reflection.
Istitutional Project

An editorial piece that challenges traditional publishing standards through a flexible modular grid and radical typographic choices. The design intentionally steps back to serve the photography, establishing a quiet yet powerful dialogue between white space, rigorous geometry, and the pure expressiveness of light captured on printed matter.
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Edited by: Diego Costantini
Magno volume - 21x26 cm
Printed by: La tipografia (Spoltore)
 The Visual Synthesis: Editorial Structure and Photographic Curation

The theoretical and practical core of this thesis revolves around designing a comprehensive editorial ecosystem. Rather than simply compiling portfolios, the magazine is envisioned as a true collector's item, where each issue explores a specific monographic theme through the lens of international artists and emerging photographers.

The research heavily focuses on the synergy between the tactile dimension of paper and the visual impact of the layout. To achieve this, the careful curation of paper stocks—combining high-fidelity matte coated paper for photo features and textured uncoated paper for critical essays—alongside the choice of smyth-sewn softcover binding, were crucial elements in delivering a multi-sensory reader experience.

The internal visual rhythm is paced by a calculated alternation of macro details, striking double-page spreads, and generous margins, allowing each visual essay to breathe and exist without external noise. From the logotype design—a crisp, essential typographic mark engineered for immediate recognition—to the launch mockups and digital communication strategy, the entire project reflects the philosophy behind the keyword "focus": an explicit invitation to slow down, observe, and dive into the complexity of contemporary imagery in an era of total visual overload.
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