Biography
Michael Speranza is a dedicated Graphic Designer and Art Director from Lucerne with a background in visual communication. As an Art Director and Graphic Designer, he has worked in various design studios and is the founder of studio speranza, focusing on developing creative concepts and designing impactful visual content. He volunteers in the Lucerne cultural scene, promoting cultural events and activities such as for Neubad Luzern and Festival am Bach …. This has allowed him to experiment visually and graphically while supporting the cultural scene. He is a member of the Swiss Graphic Designers Association (SGV) and has received over 30 awards for his (poster) designs, including the «100 Beste Plakate» Award, Swiss Poster Award, and Type Directors Club New York Certificate of Typographic Excellence. Since 2024, his work has been part of the permanent poster collection at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich.
Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Eco-Social Design at HSLU DFK. This has deepened his conviction that design and (visual) communication has a key role in addressing structural social problems and positive social transformation. He is engaged in the HSLU Sustainability Commission, the Lucerne Sustainability Association (VENALU), and volunteers at Sentitreff Luzern for various social projects.
Michael is currently working at HSLU DFK, as Co-Lead and Art Director of the Nodo – Creative Hub. This initiative bridges the gap between education and professional practice in design, film, and art education, providing students and alumni with paid projects to hone their skills in a real-world environment.
Education
- (2022–2025) Master of Arts in Design mit Schwerpunkt Eco-Social Design, Hochschule Design Film Kunst, Luzern
- (2021) Certified Project Manager IPMA Level C, VZPM – Association for the certification of persons in management
- (2010–2014) Grafiker EFZ/BMS mit Abschlussnote 5.9 und Bachelor-Äquivalenz, Fachklasse Grafik Luzern, HSLU
- (2009–2010) Gestalterischer Vorkurs, Hochschule D&K, Luzern
Professional Activities
- (09/2024–heute) Co-Lead, Creative Hub «Nodo», HSLU DFK
- (03/2024–heute) Gastdozent / Coach, HSLU DFK
- (03/2024–08/2024) Co-Projektleiter, Aufbau «Nodo – Creative Hub», HSLU DFK
- (02/2023–12/2023) Art Director und Projektmanager, Silent Studio
- (11/2022–heute) Mitglied, SGV Schweizer Grafiker Verband
- (02/2021–02/2023) Art Director und Projektmanager, Christen Visuelle Kommunikation
- (2021–heute) Gründer und Art Director, Studio Speranza (Früher Studio Flex)
- (09/2020–11/2020) Freelance Art Director, Neum Collective (Lattesso Coffee Rebranding) und Clavadetscher Gestaltung
- (04/2020–06/2020) Art Director und Grafikdesigner, Just Live AG (Openair Frauenfeld)
- (2019–2021) Art Director, Festival am Bach
- (2016–2021) Mitgründer und Art Director, Studio Flex
- (2015–2020) Projektleiter, Grafik- und Motion Designer, Clavadetscher Gestaltung
- (04/2013–08/2013) Praktikum, Wolf Studio
- (2010–2014) Div. Nebenjobs, Migros-Kassier
Certificates, further education
- (01/2021–05/2021) Project Management IPMA Level C, VZPM
- (01/2021) Change-Management «Mensch und Unternehmen im Wandel», Lumturo AG
- (01/2021) Selbstverteidigung und praktische Techniken bei verbalen und physischen Angriffen, Peak Matters GmbH
- (12/2020) Persönlichkeitsentwicklung «Kommunikation für Networking, Debriefings, Telefonakquise», Peak Matters GmbH
- (10/2019) Betreuung von Jugendlichen 1 und 2, CURAVIVA
- (06/2018) Betreuung von betagten Menschen 1 und 2, CURAVIVA
- (12/2017) Motion Designer, Berufsschule für Gestaltung Zürich
- (06/2017) Kommunikation und Betreuung, CURAVIVA
- (01/2016) Essence, Schweizer Grafiker Verband SGV, Essence Best of Swiss Graphic Design
- (03/2015) Type Directors Club New York, Certificate of Typographic Excellence, Type Directors Club
- (11/2014) Gewaltfreie Kommunikation, Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
- (11/2014) Chili – Konfliktprävention, Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
