Valentina Marino

Growing up in Rome, surrounded by art, nature, cinema, and having traveled extensively from a young age, I developed a strong visual sensitivity and a deep curiosity and admiration for places, cultures and their stories. I am particularly drawn to forgotten architecture, and archival research as tools to reinterpret the past. Inspired by the optimism and experimental spirit of the '60s, my work aims to create meaningful, atmospheric, and forward-looking spaces with a strong attention to detail, and the narrative quality of space.

2022-2026
Rome University of Fine Arts
Rome, Italy
Bachelor's Degree in Design, Graduated with 110/110 cum laude.
Developed a strong academic and practical foundation in interior and product design, with a focus on spatial strategies, material exploration and concept-driven design processes.
Lighting piece designed during studies, exhibited at Milan Design Week -
Salone del Mobile di Milano, and featured in several articles.
2024
Pratt Institute
New York, New York
Advanced Interior Design Course
Completed and advanced-level program focused on contemporary interior design practices, including spatial planning, concept development, and design methodology within an international and multidisciplinary environment.
2017-2022
Federico Cesi
Rome, Italy
Diploma in Fine Arts
Specialized in Painting and Sculpture, with a strong foundation in observational drawing, art history, visual sensitivity and a refined understanding of form, composition and materials.