After working as an Art Director on several Pixar films, Daniela production designed Luca (2021) and the upcoming film Gatto (2027).
Set in inspiring Italian settings, the nostalgic 50s Italian Riviera of Luca and the wintry Venice of Gatto, both films have offered evocative world-building starting points. Inspired by these environments, Daniela’s design approach has further investigated how to find the look of the films from inside the characters. Capturing the protagonist’s world view is where the journey begins for Daniela, guiding all areas of the film be it character design, architecture, environment, texturing, cinematography, effects and animation timing. Daniela works closely with the director and supervisors to ensure these concepts become a language across every discipline. Daniela’s passion for collaboration is the key to her work ethos. She values everyone’s contribution, firmly believing that good ideas can come from anywhere.