Luiss graduate Piero Zagami, co-founder of “Market Cafe Magazine,” received the Kantar Information is Beautiful Award, London's most prestigious prize in the field of information design, in the “Visualization & Information Design” category. “Receiving this recognition from the visualizer community has given us a huge boost for the future,” Zagami explained.

“The idea for the magazine started over three years ago as a pub conversation, and then it became a reality with the creation of a 'zine,' an independent magazine covering industry topics.” “Market Cafe Magazine” is aimed at designers, data journalists, big data experts, and anyone interested in innovative techniques for visually communicating data. The magazine's two editors, Piero Zagami and Tiziana Alocci, showcase the most interesting and innovative projects in the field, letting the creators themselves share their secrets and behind-the-scenes stories.

“I started at Luiss studying Political Science and continued with a Master's in Communication. In 2006, I flew to London, where I aimed to blend my two passions—graphics and political science—into my thesis. The alumnus' fondest memory is being able to chat with professors in the campus' spacious areas, even outside of class.

Piero is currently an information designer in London and an independent consultant in the fields of graphics and data visualization. He has worked with prestigious agencies like 'Information is Beautiful' and 'Beyond Words Studio'. Looking ahead, he says he wants to keep publishing and create permanent workshops to help students better understand the world of information design. 

“To any student who's feeling uncertain or unsure about their choices, I advise not to close any doors. Don't be afraid to blend your passions with your studies in new ways, because you might be pleasantly surprised.”