who?

Sebastián Cudicio , sitting at a cluttered desk with books, a skull, a red toy car, and various objects, in front of shelves filled with books.

One might say Sebastián Cudicio is a rather versatile sort of artist, someone who seems quite good at bringing ideas to life across a rather broad range of creative fields. My particular favourite, you see, lies in mixed media illustration and design. It's where I get to mix old-school techniques with a bit of digital sorcery to create visuals that are, hopefully, rather unique.

Now, it might raise an eyebrow or two, but my career as an artist didn't actually start with pencils and paint. No, my first job involved an airplane cockpit.

Indeed. Grew up in a family of pilots, so I dutifully went to the air force academy, thinking I'd become a fighter pilot. Turns out, I much preferred creating things rather than, well, blowing them up.

My father, bless his heart, wasn't exactly thrilled when I swapped the air force for fine arts, but that odd period taught me some truly important lessons. The main one? Once you're in the air, you can't just change your mind and hop off the plane. You've got to finish what you started properly if you want to land in one piece. That's precisely how I approach all my work, and it's why I choose projects rather carefully.

I hit the ground running (no pun intended) as an illustrator, designer and art director, way back in 1993, after studying Industrial Design and Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've worked on everything from simple packaging to the big international ad agencies (Y&R, Wunderman, JWT, Burnett, BBDO, and so on), plus various design studios and web agencies—a truly mixed bag, you understand.

Since 2005, I've also been running STUDIOCUDICIO here in Vicenza, Italy, my luxury design consultancy. It's where I get to guide high-end design and art projects with a careful eye and, dare I say, a touch of artistic flair.

For a dozen years, I enjoyed teaching at the Scuola Internazionale di Comics di Padova, passing on what little I knew about illustration, design and sequential art to the next generation of visual storytellers. One hopes it was somewhat useful.

I'm terribly curious, and I truly believe that art, beauty and good design can actually make the world a better place. On that note, I must admit I'm quite picky about who I work with. I simply don't engage with racists, warmongers, or indeed, sexists. You probably get the picture.

For the record, I've picked up a few rather distinguished awards:

  • Best Dad of the World – The Daughter

  • Worst Husband of the World – The Wife

  • Meh – The Cat (R.I.P. 😢)

Some clients I had the pleasure to work with

Collection of logos from various brands and organizations, including fashion brands like Lacoste and Chloé, tech companies like IBM and Eutelsat, automotive brands like Toyota and Clorox, retail stores like Carrefour, and government and cultural institutions from Italy, such as Museo Palladio Museum and Regione del Veneto.
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  • Sebastian Cudicio activates wonders and revolutionizes worlds: he is a design expert capable of imagining clouds but also concrete solutions because he is an artist who knows how to graft the precision of design into what Bruno Munari called the exercise of imagination.

    Stefania Portinari
    Università Ca Foscari Venezia

  • What truly sets Studio Cudicio apart is their ability to transform concepts into stunning visuals. The designs they created for me were not only visually striking but also aligned perfectly with my brand identity. They captured the essence of my project and the quality of their work was exceptional, leaving no room for doubt about their expertise in their craft.

    Diego mandelbaum
    CEO @ KF Beauty | Advisor & Investor

  • STUDIO CUDICIO has been able to bring our creative needs and ideas to life; always efficient, responsive and reliable.

    Elisabeth Bugnard
    Digital Marketing & CRM Manager, IWC Schaffhausen

  • I worked with Sebastian for many years as my freelancer contact to support corporate projects, and he has been always prompt to support in the most kind, efficient and creative way

    Clizia Capecchi
    Department Manager Brand Communication & Content

  • For a company like ours, the most important thing is to find a consultant who can understand our needs in advance. Sebastian is exactly that a real gem, a true empathetic professional with an immense artistic background, that can bring any idea to life with a personal touch.

    Lorenzo Belli
    CEO Viticolo