Giulia Cantini of West Hollywood on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We recently had the chance to connect with Giulia Cantini and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Giulia, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I lose track of time when I’m deep in the process of making something: designing, building a visual story, or refining details until everything feels just right. That kind of focus is almost meditative for me. And I tend to find myself again in quieter moments that ground me back in reality: walking through a city, noticing light and colors, or spending time with people (and places) that remind me why I create in the first place.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Giulia Cantini, an Italian graphic designer and visual creative based in Los Angeles. I work across branding, digital, and visual storytelling, collaborating with brands in beauty, lifestyle, and beyond. My work is rooted in clarity and emotion: I love balancing strong structure with warmth, intuition, and cultural references from both Italy and California. What makes my approach unique is how personal it is: I treat every project like a story, shaping visuals that feel intentional, human, and timeless rather than trend-driven. Right now, I’m focused on expanding my creative practice, working on both client projects and personal explorations that blend design, identity, and everyday life.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
I’ve learned the most about work through experience rather than from one single person. Every collaboration (good or challenging) has shaped how I approach my craft, my boundaries, and my values. Working across cultures and industries taught me adaptability, responsibility, and the importance of bringing both professionalism and empathy into everything I do.

What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
I used to think failure meant I wasn’t good enough or hadn’t worked hard enough. After failing in a very real way, I realized it’s often a sign that you’re pushing past what’s familiar. It taught me to separate my self-worth from outcomes and to see setbacks as information, not judgment. That shift changed how I take risks and how I keep going.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is doing things with intention: work, relationships, even everyday moments. I care deeply about honesty, loyalty, and showing up for the people I love. They’d probably also say I value creativity not just as a job, but as a way of seeing the world and staying connected to who I am.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What false labels are you still carrying?
For a long time, I carried the label of being “too sensitive” or “too much,” especially in creative spaces. I’ve learned that what I once saw as a weakness is actually one of my greatest strengths: it’s what allows me to notice details, connect deeply, and create work that feels human. I’m still unlearning the need to soften or explain that part of myself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.giuliacantini.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-cantini-0a2a4a85/