Matteo Padovani

Senior innovation designer at adidas

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

About

As an innovation designer at Adidas it is my role to fuel the future of the brand with innovations that help athletes in their game, life, and world. We work collaboratively with multiple disciplines in our team to create new technologies that will become brand platforms. I have recently started to shift my focus in my role to the future of sustainability for the brand and am excited for what comes next. My approach to being an innovation designer has always been relatively simple. I try to learn new skills everyday, immerse myself in new experiences, start conversations with people who aren't like me, create new and unexpected collaborations, and never remain stagnant. I believe that my designs are only as strong as the life experience I can bring to them. This is why I love to be a designer, it makes you a more active participant in all aspects of life

Experience

  • adidas (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Innovation Designer
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Innovation designer
      Jan 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Assistant Designer
      Jan 2015 - May 2021 · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Graphic Design Intern at Red Bull
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 · 7 mos

    Assist in all graphic design related projects for the red bull field marketing office in Los Angeles

  • Graphic Designer at CLINICell Technologies Inc.
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Created Branding and Identity strategy for this cutting edge Stem Cell Therapy Company. Created print collateral, trade show booth environment, packaging, product displays, info graphics, and medical diagrams to inform new clients and potential patients of the benefits that CliniCell has to offer.

  • Art Director at SafeSleeve
    Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 · 3 mos

    Electronic Accessory Company that specializes in creating products that protect both the user and their electronics. As art director I help facilitate the companies branding direction and overall visual identity, along with ideating and sketching product designs for prototyping and production.

  • Freelance Designer at MetroMD Institute of Regenerative Medicine
    Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Branding and Identity, Printwork (Brochures, Medical Diagrams), Advertising