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My Story

My name is Giada Mannino. I am a visual communication designer and front-end developer with a passion for sustainable design and creating positive change. Born in Italy and raised in the United States, I now (mostly) reside in Arizona. I have a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Science in Design from Arizona State University, where my research focused on sustainable design education. I believe that sustainability principles should be at the core of how designers are taught, recognizing the profound influence design has on how people experience and perceive the world.

After spending 10 years working in the sustainability non-profit sector, I combined my expertise and vision to launch my own design business, Giada Creative, in 2019. Through my work, I strives to craft thoughtful, impactful designs that align with my commitment to health, wellness, and environmental stewardship.

When I’m not immersed in design, you can find me traveling the world, hiking and exploring the wilderness, or playing sand volleyball.

Skills

The world of design is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, offering endless opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow. My goal is to bridge creativity and technical expertise to deliver solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Below are some of my strong suites and skills I strive to improve.

Creativity

100%

Art Direction

95%

Visual Design

90%

Web, UX & UI Design

90%

Web Development

80%

Sustainable Design

75%

Design Research

75%

What my clients say.

Giada is an extremely valuable partner to our creative agency. Not only is she a highly collaborative and talented designer, she's an excellent communicator and brings true passion to each project.

Lisa HansenHarbor Creative Group

Giada produces excellent work and improved the look and feel of our business tremendously.

Philip CurtisJuniata Analytics

I hired Giada to design and code new features on my team's website. She was able to translate my needs into clever design solutions that fit right in with the look and feel of the site. She has an excellent eye for design, and was willing to go the extra mile to make sure I was completely satisfied with the end result.

Aleksandra CvetkovicEDF+Business

“Giada is not only able to synthesize and crunch complicated data into beautiful and simple designs, but she is also extremely creative and a whip-smart problem solver. She is a rare designer that can use both sides of her brain – well organized, fast, excellent at project management, design, and execution.”

Erika FerrinThe Sustainability Consortium

We partnered with Giada on a national burger chain website redesign project, and she was a gem! She made for a nice extension to our project team; easy to work with, great with the clients, and receptive to feedback. We’d highly recommend Giada to anyone looking for a creative services partner.

Tiffany GalluzzoInvestis Digital