A visual system for the IFRC World Disasters Report 2026, exploring harmful information, trust and humanitarian action. The project connects multilingual publication design, data visualisation, an interactive playbook and a launch installation, supported by a production workflow built for print and digital reuse.
Poster design for JD Schneider and le Labo. Bands, gaps and directional typography echo Psychomanteon’s exploration of the visible and the unseen, using rhythm and restraint to suggest the film’s atmosphere.
Poster, Lovesongs for Plants: An Arcane Evolution & The Leaves Whisperers. Silkscreen
La Bergère, Margot Soulat, Poster A3, Digital Screen Printing. 80 Copies
The future is not fixed. It is created by our ideas and our actions, our understanding of the past and our ambitions for tomorrow.
Flyers are not just paper; they are invitations, whispers that extend beyond the gallery walls. Flyers introduce the world to exhibitions, encapsulating the essence of art in a tangible form. In a digital age, these humble leaflets become bridges between creativity and the audience, forging connections and inviting all to witness the magic within the gallery’s confines.
Within the pages of this book, meticulously designed to mirror the intricate harmonies of our performance space, you will encounter a fusion of sound, emotion, and visual artistry. Our Opera House has been a haven for creativity, and this installation is a tribute to the profound connections between music, culture, and the human spirit.
In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, the IFRC Global Innovation Summit 2023 was a remarkable gathering of over 300 forward-thinkers, all united by a singular vision: to innovate, inspire change, and advance humanitarian efforts. It was a melting pot of ideas, a crucible of innovation, and an ode to human resilience.
Unlock the power of foresight with our meticulously crafted Flashforwards Humanitarian Foresight Deck.
Welcome to a showcase of creativity, where design meets insights and where Geneva’s artistic pulse comes to life. As you journey through this webpage, you’ll step into the world of a meticulously crafted report on the artistic industry in Geneva, Switzerland.
Working collaboratively, we tackled the challenge of presenting intricate data and insights in an engaging manner. The result was a report that not only respected the content but also facilitated understanding, empowering readers to grasp the nuances of humanitarian leadership in a changing world.
Every exhibition presents a unique story, and my role is to translate that narrative into an arresting visual language. From contemporary art showcases to historical retrospectives, I delve into the themes, colours, and emotions that define each collection. Through careful conceptualisation, I infuse the poster with an aesthetic that mirrors the clients’ intentions, while also resonating with the audience’s sensibilities.
Creating posters for the IFRC Solferino Academy workspace. Based in Rome this Think and Do Tank is at the edge of future thinking and Innovation within the IFRC Network and beyond. The posters showcase some of their most successful projects.
Creating the branding for Solferino Voices, a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing stories from Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers, was a purposeful and strategic process. The branding elements – logo, color palette, thumbnails, and the channel name – were thoughtfully designed to reflect the essence of the channel’s mission and connect with its audience.
Through this collaboration, I’ve once again witnessed how design, when combined with a clear vision and effective teamwork, can bridge the gap between complex information and its audience, making a lasting impact on those who engage with the Position Paper.
30 speakers sound installation inspired by the old Chinese constellation map : the Dunhuang Star Chart. Commissioned by Le Labo, Geneva in February 2023.
Publication design, visual identity and diagrams for the IFRC Data Playbook, a collaborative 700-page resource on data management. My work also covered multilingual production, content management, version control and accompanying videos.
One of the most remarkable projects I had the privilege to lead was a 73-minute-long joint opening ceremony for the statutory meeting of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Within the distinguished setting of the IFRC Auditorium B, a gathering of global minds unfolded on May 25th, 2022, during the “Cholera – WHA Side-event.” This crucial discussion saw the participation of IFRC and WHO senior figures, ministers of Health and Water from DRC, Zambia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Haiti, alongside prominent figures such as Tedros and Mike Ryan.
Design, when entrusted with such mandates, becomes a conduit for ideals. As you explore my portfolio, witness how visual narratives amplify vital causes. Francesco Rocca’s Manifesto encapsulates my commitment to weaving visual stories that transcend borders and resonate in the hearts of diverse audiences.
In the realm of design, some projects require not only creativity but also discretion and trust.
Explore the innovative world of the Planet:Red Summit, where I, as the graphic designer, led the creation of a captivating brand and immersive online experiences.
The Labo association has been working dynamically since 2008 to promote contemporary art and to foster its understanding by multiplying curatorial approaches within the independent art space it manages, the Labo space. Since then, the place has always kept its vocation as an experimental artistic laboratory.
Dive into the Solferino Air Virtual Tour and explore innovation and culture like never before. Immerse yourself in the heart of Kenya’s Lamu and Paris, France through captivating visuals and storytelling. Join us on a journey where design meets global impact.
Le Temps is the most respected newspaper from Geneva, Switzerland. I was lucky enough to have once again one of my picture printed in one of its pages. This time, it is my very good friend Régis who is portraited for a new release. It is not the first time I had the chance to work with the dark and brilliant Swiss singer.
I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the Climate:Red Summit, an entirely virtual event dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of climate change. My role centred around developing a comprehensive visual identity that captured the essence and importance of the summit.
When Halloween came around in 1960 John F. Kennedy, while campaigning for president, came across a unique trick or treat event. This ghoulish party was not about collecting candy but instead raising money for the UN agency fighting child hunger and disease-UNICEF. This is how we make the most of what is already a lot.
Logotypes, icons, shapes and illustrations, regularly updated. No colour, no context, just the pure shape, this is a stress test for every logo.
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Proud to rock the General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the IFRC.
Three pictures for the cover and inside the Red Cross and Red Crescent magazine
How many people could be in need of humanitarian support following climate-related disasters by 2030 and 2050 if the world does not urgently invest in climate adaptation measures today? And what could the financial cost be for governments and donors supporting an already overstretched humanitarian system?
Are we doing enough to ensure that
women …are shaping the future of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
Layout for an art exhibition review, at the gallery Le Labo, Geneva.
A selection of performing animations for Social Media I made for the IFRC
An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic.
Say the maximum of things in the smallest amount of time. Be accurate and factual. Use less words, and mean something. It should be nice but not distracting.
New Year’s Eve represents a particularly deadly time to be on the road. The NHTSB reports that the automobile accident fatality rate is five-times above the daily average on New Year’s Eve in the United States.
Three posters bringing the results of the Staff Survey conducted the previous year through the entire organisation
Picture taken on Geneva’s airport tarmac. Airplane on its way to Mozambique after cyclone Idai.
During two days, under Dante’s amazing leadership, I had the privilege to document this prestigious Comms Digital Skillshare, with the full support of the Coss-Media team from IFRC’s Communications Department.
We cannot scale down while Ebola escalates, says IFRC
Signing ceremony. Interpeace is thrilled to partner with such a major humanitarian organisation. Together they will seek to enhance resilience at the local level in conflict and fragile contexts.
This year again, the Red Cross participates in the “Missing Type” movement. The purpose of this campaign? The disappearance of the letters A, O and B, the three letters of blood groups, urban and digital landscapes to raise awareness of blood donation.
The most successful World Red Cross Red Crescent Day ever. We share the love with the entire network
Cyclone Idai made landfall on 15 March in the city of Beira located in Central Mozambique. The cyclone wreaked havoc on Beira and its surrounding areas, resulting in significant damage and destruction to shelter and settlements, health, water and sanitation facilities, as well as large swathes of crops.
Data visualization can be used to effectively illustrate research on health information (including identifying trends and outliers) and provide an immediate visual impact of important health data.
Capacity building strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time, thereby enhancing the nonprofit’s ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities.
I had to assist the IFRC in strategically utilizing digital and social media to increase worldwide engagement and influence online. I followed the development of policies to create guidelines that aim to improve and protect the reputation and positioning of the IFRC in online communities and help to grow relationships with recurring visitors on the…
It is one of the most important publication in the humanitarian landscape. I am proud to have been able to design this extremely important piece of analysis around the complex problem of dealing with major disasters all around the world.
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality: these seven Fundamental Principles provide an ethical, operational and institutional framework to the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Suisse singer Régis goes sideway, teaser to promote a new release.
Handbook for non‑state actors on engagement with the World Health Organization
A poster for a designer is like a canvas for a painter. First, the visual impact, the one that will bring the people to read what this poster is all about. Second, the information. Creating emotions in a complex visual context is one of the main missions that a poster has to fulfill.
A small piece of paper that lets you know who, what, where and when
A gallery of my most performing animation on social
The aparté Award is dedicated to emerging artists to publish their first monograph. I was honoured to be one of the designers selected to layout this milestone in a n. artist’s career.
Art cover: Boris Meister
Designing maps is a responsibility. It is a science and it is an art. I love being able to try to represent the vast complexity of the world to make it more understandable.
Yukiko-San’s bold adventures
Anna Pinkas – Daniel Pinkas
Branding development for an engaged anthropology.
I had the immense honour to design the website of The contemporary jewellery designer, Suzanne Syz, renowned for her highly original and unconventional designs which draw on many sources for inspiration. Born in Zurich and educated in Paris, she moved to New York City in the 1980s and became part of the circle of Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Francesco Clemente and Jeff Koons.
13 leaflets showcasing activities on safe water, sanitation and hygiene; drug use and dependence; first aid; fight against Malaria; community-based health and first aid; blood donation; fighting tuberculosis; the challenge of HIV; psychosocial support; newborn and child death; emergency health and active ageing
Electronic autonomous signage for an art exhibition.
Vidya, contemporary musical ensemble members interviewed during a residency at the Kugler Factory, Geneva
7PM, you are looking at your tomato sauce slowly cooking, I still have an hour to wait. Suddenly an incoming message. “Yann, I need a T-Shirt”. In San Francisco it is the middle of the working day, you can feel the classical panic of the bay area people within the message.
Being able to layout in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Portugese, is a no brainer in our global world.
How many people are reached by Red Cross and Red Crescent services each year? What types of services – health, disaster response, first aid – are most in demand? What’s the average age of National Society volunteers? Where does the funding come from, and how is it spent?
Dr. Donatella Bernardi is a multifaceted artist and educator. She explores themes like power dynamics, gender, and capitalism. She co-founded the Eternal Tour art festival and directed art spaces. She’s led Fine Arts programs and conducted research, resulting in her first artist monograph. Recent work includes a project blending art, psychoanalysis, and criminology.
Les fondateurs des Swiss Chamber Concerts ont mis un point d’honneur à offrir à la musique de notre temps un large espace. En vingt années, presque 200 œuvres ont ainsi été créées et diffusées lors de plus de 650 concerts en Suisse, en Europe, au Japon ou encore en Australie.
A visual identity for Geneva’s Usine Kugler, built from the brick of its industrial chimney. Logotypes, a monogram, a bespoke typeface, signage and brand guidelines share a common grid and visual language.
In cartography, technology has continually changed in order to meet the demands of new generations of mapmakers and map users. But he fundamentals are still the same.
Filming at Netflix headquarter was even better I thought.
Funny video for funny music
When a composer proposes you to illustrate the music that a book about blindness inspired him, you have to go deep inside your own visions.
Textures, lights and tempo. A music video for the french artist Childe Grangier. This is another abstract project based on the pure feeling generated by the music, beyond any form of narration.
