ABOUT
About Me
I'm Raphael Cannavacciuolo, a 24-year-old enthusiast from The Hague, Netherlands. Not too long ago, in December 2022, I graduated from The Hague University with a degree in Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD). If I were to describe myself, I'd say I'm a laid-back guy, the kind who keeps his cool no matter what. People often tell me I'm stress-resistant. Ever since I can remember, I've had a strong desire to create and build things. Life has a way of working out, and I tend to see the bright side of things. In my free time, I'm all about the latest tech trends and learning about cutting-edge technologies.
Here's a little backstory for you: As a kid, I was obsessed with building things, and Lego was my favorite toy. As I grew older, my interest in tech started to grow. At the age of 10, I was deep into video games, and I didn't just play them – I started making my own gameplay videos and crafting cool compilations. When I was only 13, I embarked on the mission of building my own computer. Armed with nothing but YouTube tutorials and sheer determination, I pieced it together. My love for video games led me to wonder how they were created.
I found myself at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, an art school known for its programs in Graphic Design and Game Art. But here's where things took a twist. The world of coding didn't initially catch my attention until a friend from art school introduced me to the fascinating realm of blockchain technology. Its potential left me spellbound, and I couldn't resist delving deeper. My quest for knowledge led me to explore blockchain development and, by extension, cryptocurrencies. While diving into blockchain and crypto, I stumbled upon beautifully designed cryptocurrency websites that left me in awe. This newfound appreciation triggered my journey into UI/UX and Front-end design. I was hooked. Today, I find myself at the intersection of tech, design, and blockchain, driven by an unquenchable thirst for creativity and innovation. I'm always on the lookout for exciting projects and opportunities where I can put my skills and ideas to good use.
Career
The Hague University
of Applied Sciences
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
Bachelor - Communication and Multimedia Design
The education is mainly focused on web, mobile and user experience design.
location_onThe Hague| Website
Internship Team6 Game Studio's
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Internship - 3D Artist
In my last year of Grafisch Lyceum I did an internship at Team6 Game Studio's. Where I worked on 2 professional video games as a prop and environment artist.
location_onAssen | Website
Grafisch Lyceum
Rotterdam
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
University - MBO Graphic Design (Specialization: 3D Artist)
The education was mainly focused on all aspects of Graphic Design. I also followed a specialsition for Game Artist where I learned about game engines, making concept art, 3d modeling, and other 3D related stuff like 3D printing.
location_onRotterdam | Website
Segbroek College
Aug 2011 - Jun 2015
Highschool - Mavo (Technics & Care and Welfare)
I graduated highschool, where I enjoyed doing science, physics, chemistry, biology and arts. I realized in my third year of school that I wanted to do something with games and design.
location_onThe Hague | website