Ray-Ban - You Are On

2021

Social Media Design and Motion Design for Ray-Ban: #YouAreOn, including the creation of a social media post, a banner, and a video using the brand’s official assets and visual guidelines.

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Context

Il progetto è stato realizzato nell’ambito di una Job Application per Luxottica, prendendo come riferimento la campagna Ray-Ban #YouAreOn, iniziativa dedicata alla personalizzazione degli occhiali e all’espressione della propria identità attraverso il prodotto. Partendo dagli asset forniti dal team, è stato richiesto lo sviluppo di una proposta creativa composta da banner, contenuto social e video, lasciando piena libertà interpretativa nell’esecuzione. 

Social e Motion Design

The project enhances the communicative strength and iconic elegance of Ray-Ban, maintaining a visual language consistent with the brand positioning and primarily targeting a younger audience. The concept of #YouAreOn is interpreted as an expression of individuality, belonging, and participation in a contemporary community strongly connected to trends and personalization. The motion design video, characterized by a fast pace, dynamic transitions, and a rock soundtrack, emphasizes energy, character, and expressive freedom, transforming static assets into an engaging and immediate narrative.

My takeaways

Although it was a job application, the project gave me the opportunity to work with a global brand characterized by a strong identity and well-established guidelines. The experience allowed me to experiment with motion design and social communication while maintaining a high level of visual consistency. The work was also appreciated by the communications team, representing an important validation of the design direction undertaken.

Questions for the Designer

My approach is based on a holistic vision. I never separate design from its technological implementation. In projects such as EmTech Italy and Huawei TechArena, my role has been that of a strategic bridge: I translate complex concepts into intuitive interfaces and coherent visual systems. I adopt a Data-Driven and User-Centric approach, where design is not merely aesthetic but functional, ensuring that the user experience (UX) directly supports the client's technological goals.

Unlike a pure designer, I have a solid background as a frontend developer. I understand both the limitations and the potential of code, which directly influences every decision I make during the UI design process. I design interfaces that are technically sustainable and optimized for the web (via WordPress), reducing the gap between the prototype in Figma and the final product. This allows me to manage web development independently, while preserving the creative vision and ensuring optimal performance.

My added value lies in visual dynamism. I don’t limit myself to static layouts; I use motion design (After Effects) to bring brand identity to life, as seen in Ray-Ban: You’re On or Oakley: Beyond Human. Whether for events, social media, or digital interfaces, my goal is to create memorable experiences. This ability to merge traditional branding with animation allows companies to stand out, turning a simple image into an interactive communication asset.

For me, 3D is a tool to shape the impossible. I use software such as Blender and Substance Stager not only for aesthetic purposes, but for product visualization and prototyping, as in the project The Rim. From modeling to final output (rendering), my skills allow me to integrate 3D elements into complex digital contexts to enhance every detail, while maintaining full control over the quality of the visual design.

It demonstrates my technical versatility. Managing live events, directing, and video mapping (as in EmTech Italy) has taught me how to work under pressure. This cross-disciplinary experience allows me to approach digital projects with a critical-ready mindset: I can coordinate real-time workflows and maintain focus on output quality even in unpredictable scenarios, such as those experienced with Torino City Lab.

My approach is that of a pragmatic innovator. I am used to working on Call for Solutions and digital innovation projects, such as Poste Italiane Call for Solutions and Unicredit Hack. My ability to move across graphic design, 3D, and UX/UI allows me to analyze problems from multiple perspectives. I focus on sustainable, scalable solutions aligned with the specific needs of corporate ecosystems, always aiming for maximum communication impact.

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