Hi, I’m Davide.
I’m a Creative Partner and sports-focused illustrator working at the intersection of athletic culture and visual storytelling.
With a background as an Art Director in advertising, I approach illustration with a concept-driven mindset, building images that live within campaigns, brand identities, and culture.
Since 2013, I’ve focused on sport, especially basketball, collaborating with global brands, agencies, and teams, primarily across the U.S. and international markets.
Based near Vicenza, Italy. Working wherever strong ideas travel.
Awards
Other notable experience
Selected on American Illustration 44 (Online and Book Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 43 (Online Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 42 (Online and Book Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 41 (Online Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 40 (Online and Book Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 39 (Online Archive)
Selected on American Illustration 38 (Online Archive)
Bronze lion with Publicis at Cannes 2019
Selected on American Illustration 34 (Online Archive)
Shortlist on Art Directors Club Italiano
Bronze on Art Directors Club Italiano
Judge @Clio Sports Awards 2024
Illustration Judge @ADC 100th Annual Awards
Illustration Teacher @Bauer Milan since 2018
Illustration Teacher @IED Milan since 2018
Speaker @ TEDx 2018
Art Director in advertising - 2006 until 2013
Selected Clients
I was fortunate to work with very talented people for several clients such as:
Nike
NBA
MLS (Major League Soccer)
The New York Times
Sports Illustrated
ESPN
CBS Sports
HBO Europe
Highsnobiety.com
Sky Sport
Atlanta Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
Adidas
Puma
Red Bull
New York Knicks
A.C. Milan
F.C. Juventus
Pittsburg Pirates
Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro Federazione Italiana Rugby
The Mercury News
Momentum NY
The Ringer
We Are Social
Armando Testa
Publicis Group
Foot Locker
Clio Awards
Star Tribune
Translation LLC
Contact
For business inquiries please contact me on:
E-mail (preferred): info@davidebarco.com
phone: +39 320 012 5373
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