Editorial
Italo Calvino series
Book cover design /academic project
This project explores the dialogue between literature and graphic arts. By pairing specific works by M.C. Escher with Calvino’s prose, the design mirrors the labyrinthine and self-reflexive nature of the narratives. The circular geometry serves as a visual metaphor for the cosmic and combinatorial themes characteristic of the author.
Italo Calvino series
Italo Calvino – Il castello dei destini incrociati
Cover: “Double Planetoid”, 1949, M.C. Escher
Italo Calvino series
Italo Calvino – Se una notte d’inverno un viaggiatore
Cover: “Circle Limit II”, 1959, M.C. Escher
Italo Calvino series
Italo Calvino – Ti con zero
Cover: “Sphere Spirals”, 1958, M.C. Escher
Fanzine Archive
Experimental publications
A collection of independent fanzines exploring diverse thematic subjects through experimental editorial formats. The series focuses on material research, utilizing varied binding and printing techniques to redefine the tactile experience of the printed object.
Fanzine - Superstition
Capturing the allure of superstition and passed-down beliefs, exploring the bond between mother and daughter through the intimate lens of family images
Fanzine - Luck
Capturing the high-stakes emotions and suspense of gaming mechanics
Fanzine - Consequences
Mapping a flow of consequences through a visual path of cause and effect
Fanzine - Horoscope of Analogies
The concept of analogy, along with all its synonyms, flows into the relationships between zodiac signs
Fanzine - Next
Do we truly care to know future events in advance?
What’s next?
Book design - Jeanette Winterson
Handmade Collages & Editorial Layout / academic project
A set of bespoke covers for the novel “Written on the Body.” The entire graphic project stems from iconographic research based on analog collage, where paper textures and photography merge to create a tactile, vibrant, and contemporary editorial aesthetic.
Book design - proposal #1
Cover art: collage by Maria Cristina Fabbian
Book design - proposal #2
Cover art: collage by Maria Cristina Fabbian
Book design - proposal #3
Cover art: collage by Maria Cristina Fabbian
Art Noveau - Cover
Editorial concept and layout / academic project
I designed three independent cover directions for Stephen Escritt’s monograph on Art Nouveau. Each proposal explores a unique visual language: architectural ironwork textures, minimalist furniture silhouettes, and ornamental illustrations. The project focuses on the integration of decorative history within a modern typographic system.
Book cover - volume #1
Cover: Suite de trois montants de banc de jardin, 1905, H. Guimard
Illustration: M. C. Fabbian
Book cover - volume #2
Cover: Panneau central de grand balcon, 1905, H. Guimard
Book cover - volume #3
Cover: Orchids Youth, 1896, M. Feldbauer
CD cover design
Experimental series and layout
This series explores the dialogue between sound and photography. I selected each image from my archive, matching its texture and atmosphere with different musical pieces. The focus is on the integration of my pre-existing photographic work into a structured typographic system.
CD cover - David Darling
Photo credits: M. C. Fabbian
CD cover - Meredith Monk
Photo credits: M. C. Fabbian
CD cover - Alva Noto+Ryuichi Sakamoto
Photo credits: M. C. Fabbian
The Big Mac Index
A visual journey through purchasing power and global economics.
Drawing on my background in financial consultancy, this editorial infographic explores the iconic Big Mac Index created by The Economist. The project translates complex economic data—such as purchasing power parity (PPP) and inflation trends—into a structured and engaging visual narrative.
The layout focuses on clarity and hierarchy, using a bold color palette and custom icons to make 2022 global data accessible at a glance. It represents a synthesis of technical precision and strategic design, turning dry statistics into an impactful editorial spread
Graphics
Contemporary Art Posters
Exhibition identity / academic project
A series of posters developed as a design study for contemporary art exhibitions. The project focuses on translating the distinct visual languages of artists—Alexander Calder, Damien Hirst, Mark Ryden, and M.C. Escher—into cohesive institutional layouts. Each piece emphasizes typographic hierarchy and symbolic synthesis tailored for museum contexts.
Eurostile Morphology
Typographic exploration and layout
A graphic celebration of the Eurostile typeface and its widespread application in technical environments. The project explores the font’s squared sans-serif anatomy, referencing its historical use in automotive dashboards, computer technology, and space-age aesthetics. The design utilizes a strict grid to emphasize the functional and futuristic character of Novarese’s original 1962 release.
Nike — Anatomy of a Brand
Folder poster / academic project
A visual dissection of Nike’s brand elements. I focused on the relationship between the swoosh, the typography, and the structural dielines of the packaging. As part of this comprehensive project, I produced a fanzine gathering diverse Nike graphics and a structural shoebox prototype with a custom-designed graphic skin.
Found geometries: urban alphabet
From urban observation to graphic abstraction
These posters represent the culmination of this research: a minimalist synthesis where photographic structure meets the expressive power of color, bridging the gap between reality and the graphic sign.
Identity
Nike — Anatomy of a Brand
Map-fold edition / academic project
I reconstructed iconic Nike graphics on this folder, following the real anatomical dieline. The project includes a physical box I assembled using the official structure and my original graphics.
Nike - Anatomy of a Brand
Nike poster folder (front)
Nike - Anatomy of a Brand
Nike poster folder (back)
Nike - Anatomy of a Brand
Nike shoebox – fatihful die-line reproduction.
Black Orange
identity and logotype development
A complete rebranding for Black Orange. I developed a new graphic language based on high contrast and analog textures. By utilizing a lino-cut inspired visual style, I integrated the band’s acoustic energy into a solid and recognizable identity system, transitioning from a simple logo to a comprehensive brand experience
Guess rebranding
Logo design and Brand Guidelines / academic project
I redesigned the visual identity for Guess, developing a modernized logo and a comprehensive brand manual. The project focused on structural clarity, documenting usage rules, construction grids, and color palette specifications within a physical horizontal book.
Guess rebranding
Guess Brand Guidelines | A4 Landscape Manual
Guess rebranding
Guess Brand Guidelines | Layout and grid system
Guess rebranding
Guess Brand Guidelines | New Logo




















