Francesco Franchi, graphic designer, journalist, and editor-in-chief at La Repubblica, is a prominent figure in the Italian media landscape. His path into the world of communication began at the Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated with a thesis on graphic journalism in daily newspapers. His early career led him to the Milan-based design studio Leftloft during the heyday of infographics in Italy. A pivotal moment came in 2008 when he was appointed Creative Director of IL. Intelligent Lifestyle, the magazine of Il Sole 24 Ore, which under his leadership received numerous international awards for its innovative design.

Since 2016, Francesco Franchi has been part of the editorial team at La Repubblica, where he was responsible - twice within three years - for redesigning the newspaper. Franchi is an active member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) and the author of seminal publications such as Designing News and The Intelligent Lifestyle Magazine, in which he explores his vision of design as a tool for conveying information.

In conversation with designer, publisher, lecturer, and design researcher Gianluca Camillini, Francesco Franchi will share insights into his bold approach to journalism and graphic design and speak about his experiences within the media world.

What: Moontalk with Francesco Franchi

When: October 6, 2025, 7:00 pm

Where: Luna Bar, Parkhotel Mondschein, Bolzano

Price: Free admission

Language: Italian