Born in Venice in 1971, Barbara Maggiolo studied Architecture at the International Graphics School. Later she worked with various studios and firms in Italy and abroad where she focussed on graphics, showrooms, installations and image consultancy.
In 2002 she joined Vistosi, where she was appointed head of the corporate image strategy and was responsible for all related aspects, from products to corporate communications. In this period she became familiar with glass manufacturing techniques and developed her passion for this material.