I'm Paolo, Designer & Creative Director.
Papaya is the name I work under.
I help founders and teams
turn complex ideas into
clear, coherent products
and brand systems.
From Treviso to Taipei.
11 years of design in motion.
My journey began in Italy in 2015, where I learned that good work means precision, accountability, and showing up. But I soon realized that to design the future, I needed to see the world.
So I took my work with me: Madeira, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Over the years, collaborating with startups and global teams across different cultures changed how I see design and how I approach every project.
Today I'm based in Taipei, where I study Chinese and try to build a community of creatives.
Remote First
Selective by design
I don't take on everything. I take on the right things. Fewer projects, more attention. You'll always know who's working on your project - because it's me.
Understand is key
Tools change. Methodologies evolve. What stays constant is that I want to understand what you're actually building before any design starts. That conversation is the work.
Papaya is built around trusted relationships.
Some projects need different perspectives. That's why Papaya works with a small network of designers, developers and creative professionals I've collaborated with over the years. Just the right people for the right projects, brought in when it actually makes sense.
If you're a remote-first creative with strong work and a thoughtful approach, I'd love to hear from you.
Trusted partners
These are projects I chose to take on. Each one with a team worth working with, a problem worth solving, or an idea worth backing.
Services
You have an idea. Maybe even a vision. But it's still unclear, unstructured, or hard to explain. This is where I come in.
Precise
Structured
Focused
Visual Language
Global
Remote First
Creative Collective
Partnerships
FAQ
Honest answers before we waste each other's time.
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Currently based in Taipei – working globally