Elia Saltarello
UI/UX Designer

I graduated from the University of Padua with a degree in Communication, where I first explored design through print and illustration projects. After graduation, I worked as a front-end developer for just over a year, which sparked my passion for UI and UX design.


Driven by a desire to learn more, I moved to Paris to further my education and advance my career. I enrolled in the French Master’s program in UI/UX Design, a collaboration between Sorbonne Université and Campus Fonderie de l’Image. Among the courses I took, my favorites were Project Management, User Interface Design, Visual Culture, Ergonomics, and UX Design Methodology. While studying in Paris, I also had the opportunity to attend several conferences and participate in two hackathons organized by CFI.


While completing my studies, I worked in alternance at Riverse, a fast-growing Parisian startup focused on combating climate change. As the first designer hired, I was responsible for managing and creating the design of their flagship products—the MRV and the Registry—when the team was still only five people.

During my time there, Riverse achieved two major milestones: securing €1.5 million in pre-seed funding and earning the prestigious ICROA certification. The startup continues to grow, making a tangible impact in the fight against climate change, and I’m proud to have been part of its early success.