Valentina D'Efilippo

Founder & Creative Director, ApostropheOne

Valentina D’Efilippo is an award-winning designer, creative director, and author renowned for her ability to inspire, move, and connect people through data-driven experiences. Her work includes the critically acclaimed The Infographic History of the World and the innovative Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica, a children’s encyclopedia filled with facts and infographics about the universe, wildlife, and human anatomy. Her creativity and insight have led to collaborations with diverse organisations — from startups to global brands — across fields and formats including theatre performances, exhibitions, books, and digital platforms. Beyond her projects, Valentina is passionate about education and knowledge sharing. She coaches corporate teams including the Financial Times, Google, and Spotify, and teaches at institutions such as Columbia Business School and Central Saint Martins. Since 2013 she has also been running popular Masterclasses on visual storytelling. Her work has been internationally exhibited and is part of the permanent collection at the Weltmuseum in Vienna. In recognition of her influence and innovation, she was named one of Campaign’s 30 Future Creative Female Leaders in 2018.