Lunch Talks

Michael Ciancio

Creative Director and Designer
April 28, 2017

“Think about how design can help tell incredible stories born from an editorial team.”

Michael is an experienced Creative Director and Designer. He most recently grew and led the Design team at Refinery29 and served as Creative Director across editorial, branded content, experiential, digital and brand innovation. He has shaped brand strategies, and designed visual identity systems and marketing campaigns at Wolff Olins for 6 years, touching some of their most iconic work - Microsoft, 3M, Target, AOL, and Citi.

Michael was a grant-holder at Fabrica, the Benetton communications research center in Treviso, Italy, where he worked collaboratively on a variety of retail, editorial, and product design projects with an international team of diverse talents. Across his career, Michael’s work has been recognized by Design Observer, The Walrus, Time Out London, I Love Typography and Fontanel.

  • A group of people converse in a casual, indoor setting with a bookshelf in the background. Four people are visible; one is eating, two are holding coffee cups, and another gestures while talking. The atmosphere appears relaxed and friendly.
  • A busy communal workspace with numerous people engaged in conversation and activities. The room features long wooden tables with chairs, assorted items, and office supplies. Natural light streams in from windows, and various shelves and workstations can be seen in the background.
  • A group of people are gathered in a kitchen area, engaging in conversation. Some hold cups, and one woman in the center is smiling and gesturing with her hand. The environment appears casual and friendly, with a countertop and kitchen appliances in the background.
  • A group of people socializing and drinking from white cups in a brightly lit room with white walls. Some are standing while others are seated. There’s a countertop in the background with more cups, and a staircase and a mezzanine are visible.
  • An overhead view of a lively gathering in a spacious room with large windows. People are socializing and eating sandwiches from a long table filled with food. Chairs are set up in rows, and desks with computers are visible in the background.
  • A group of people is gathered in a casual setting, chatting and socializing. Some hold drinks while standing near a counter. The background features shelves with books and various items. There are orange and black chairs visible in the foreground.
  • A group of people are conversing in a casual setting. One person holds a coffee cup while talking to another who has arms crossed. The background displays various posters, including some with the word "HISTORY," and a subway map. A person is bending over a table.
  • A group of people socialize in a casual indoor setting. Three women stand in the foreground, one holding a plate of food. Others are mingling or standing near a long table with a large sandwich. The space has modern decor with white walls and chairs.
  • A group of people are gathered in a modern, open-space office. Some are chatting, while others are enjoying refreshments. There's a long table with sandwiches in the foreground, tables with papers, and a staircase leading to a mezzanine level in the background.
  • A group of people are gathered in a modern indoor space with shelves and a door visible in the background. Some people are engaged in conversation, while others seem to be waiting or looking around. There are bright orange chairs and a wooden table visible.
  • A group of people are gathered in a room, engaged in conversation and serving themselves from pitchers on a table with stacked cups. Bookshelves filled with books and a camera are visible in the background. The atmosphere appears casual and social.

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