Young Ones Student Awards

The Young Ones competition is one of the most acclaimed advertising, interactive and design student competitions. It has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1986.

Young Ones 2025 Jury

Simone Macciocchi

Creative Director

KleinRusso

I’m Simone Macciocchi Salerni. Right now, I’m dishing out pearls of wisdom and biting commentary at Klein Russo as Creative Director, helping to shape the creative identity of the agency on a national level.
One of the things I’m proudest of is helping Molinari become a modern, digital brand. I also got dozens of VIPs (and hundreds of regular folks) to slice an onion without shedding a tear for a social challenge. I turned a Nutella jar into a window showcasing Italy’s beauty during one of the country’s toughest periods. Since 2023, I’ve started teaching at IED, guiding second-year students through their first award-winning projects. In these two years, we’ve had plenty of wins: a Grand Prix in 2023, along with loads of golds, silvers, and bronzes recognizing the work we’ve done together. Thanks to my contribution, IED also won the Golden School Trophy, awarded to the best school, two years in a row.

 

 

 

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