Luca Riva
Progetto grafico
infolucariva@icloud.com
Lugano—Lausanne
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Independent graphic designer based in Ticino, Switzerland.
Functional visual solutions by conceptually experimenting with form, space, typography and rules.
Available internationally.
Currently
ECAL, Bachelor Graphic Design, Lausanne
Collaborative practice
roesti
roesti.ch@gmail.com
Experience
2023Biscocchi, product design, art direction
2022STRAPPAZZON + ECAL, capsule collection
2022OFFLINE 11–12, Studio Ardworks, London, Graphic design, interview
2021Onlab, Genève
2019Central Studio, Lugano
2019CSIA, Lugano, Federal Diploma in Graphic Design
Scoutismo Ticino, CC2026
Woodex Atelier
Fondazione Germanionico
Scout Medio Vedeggio
ECAL Cineclub
Osteria Riva
CERS Lugano
Bar Praticello
Exhibition
2023MMMAD Festival, Madrid’s Urban Digital Arts Festival, animation
2019MEDES, “Diritti umani in Svizzera”, poster
2019100 Beste Plakate “60 LUX”, motion design
Teaching
2024CSIA, giornata delle Autogestite, workshop poster design
Ongoing personal practice
@roesticollective, progetto grafico
@rlca.archive, Collection of found graphic elements
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HOMI represents a contemporary interpretation of geometric typography, harmonizing concepts of symmetry, proportions, and defined angles.
Drawing from influences of geometric typefaces from the early 20th century, Homi’s design takes inspiration from the inherent charm of “Erbar Grotesk” typography from the Ludwig and Meyer foundry, highlighting the simplicity and elegance of primary shapes such as the triangle, square, and circle.
Supervised by Aurèle Sack 2024
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The reality of cement is a major problem in Switzerland, to the point that the country’s biggest polluters are companies related to cement.
TERRA FORMA was created to denounce the massive use of this highly polluting material, proposing an alternative, earth, which has many more properties than cement and is fully recyclable.
The book provides a platform for discussion on the subject with interviews with Laurent de Wurstemberger of Terrabloc, Felix Hilgert of Bolthauser Architects and Morgane Houlmann of Bertola Architecture.
With Jonas Buxcel, Marius Parisod Supervised by Vincent Jacquier, Angelo Benedetto, Pauline Saglio and Calypso Mahieu 2023
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Proposal for the communication campaign for the exhibition “Graphic means” an exhibition of posters made before the integration of the computer into the professional practice of the graphic designer by showing the behind-the-scenes of the profession.
The concept for the communication is to show the behind-the-scenes of the making. The working method for the poster construction becomes animation and vice versa.
Supervised by Diego Bontognali and Nicole Udry 2024
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Casa Gaby has been a longstanding gathering place for the Communist Party, fostering social cohesion and supporting progressive causes. Despite its historical significance, the building, donated by militant “Gaby” Antognini, is set for demolition and reconstruction.
The current edition aims to preserve the memories and history of Casa Gaby by collecting artifacts, books, and memories from its walls. This collaboration with Luca Riva seeks to ensure that the legacy of Casa Gaby is not forgotten, allowing future generations to understand its importance.
With Monica Müller Supervised by Nicole Udry 2021
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“Biscocchi Ticinesi” is a collaboration between three designers. The goal of our project is to create a synergy between industrial design and graphic design.
The result of the collaboration is a series of cookie stamps that reproduce shapes inspired by local specialties and objects that can enhance the history, culture and traditions of Canton Ticino.
With Diego Eiholzer and Monica Müller
2023
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The “nostrano” and rustic character of the Osteria Riva restaurant located in the south of Switzerland is transformed into a typeface.
OSTERIA typeface becomes the identity and used for the restaurant’s communication.
Supervised by Aurèle Sack 2023
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Wolves are currently naturally recolonizing the entire Alpine arc. The presence of wolves in our territories has recently reignited the debate on the subject. This book collects as factual evidence of the movement of wolves on Swiss soil from 09.19.2022 to 09.19.2023.
Supervised by Gilles Gavillet
and Jonathan Hares
2023
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In “One Flat Thing, reproduced”, William Forsythe and Thierry de Mey investigate movement from a variety of perspectives. The table element is central to the performance and every movement of the performers is related to it.
This aspect is taken up in the communication as the table is used to generate the content, as a medium in which to place the information and typographic printing matrix.
With Flaurant Kadrija
Supervised by Atlas Studio
2021
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The “Praticello” bar is a small independent bar within the “Sagra della Costina.”
The imagery related to the “Praticello” is expressed through the development of an illustrated logo representing a mascot that echoes the the theme of the fairy garden.
2023
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Design of the window display and visual identity for the advertising campaign for the opening of the RSC coffee bar.
The poster traces the process of coffee making from the plant to the cup through the design of animated pictograms which are used in the branded identity of the place.
With Central studio
2019
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Screen printed T–shirt for Scout Mediovedeggio. The T–shirt incorporates the association’s motto to which illustrations are placed side by side that echo its expressed values, making them accessible to all ages who will wear the T–shirt.
