Designer at Automattic.
Based in Milan, Italy.
Henrique Iamarino
@henrique@iamarino.com
Theme designer at Automattic. I write about design, technology, and classical ideas at iamarino.com.
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Happy Dantedì! Why Dante Alighieri Still Matters Today
Italy celebrates Dantedì on March 25th to honor Dante Alighieri, the genius behind The Divine Comedy. Discover why the poet still matters today, and join the celebration.
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Copenhagen in Four Days: Colorful Streets & Scandinavian Cool
From Nyhavn’s colors to Malmö’s calm, our weekend was a mosaic of bikes, beers, and blue skies. Copenhagen is effortlessly cool, and we were lucky to meet it under the sun.
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The Ship of Theseus, WordPress and Identity
Inspired by Matías Ventura’s WordCamp Asia talk, I explored the paradox of change. While projects like WordPress evolve while staying true to their core, can it also be applied to our identities?
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Interviewing the Dictator: The Ides of March by Caesar himself
The date marks Caesar’s infamous assassination, but what if we could dive into the motives behind his downfall? With AI, I ‘interviewed’ Caesar himself in the voice of Ciarán Hinds, HBO’s Rome Dictator.
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How Localization Transformed Dinosaurs for Brazilian Audiences
Found in translation, a brilliant show localization turned a clever but subtle critique into a cultural phenomenon. This case highlights how adaptation isn’t just about shaping words but experiences.
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Unexpected Mentors and The Stories Behind Who I Became
A discovery reconnected me with childhood influences and made me think about how our identities are formed from the people and stories that capture our imagination.
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The Split Personality of March: War, Rabbits, and Weather Whiplash
In Brazil, the year starts in March. In Italy, March can’t decide on the weather. In ancient Rome, it kicked off war season. Can we learn something else from March?
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WordPress Theme Design Beyond Templates
WordPress themes are evolving beyond static templates, embracing a more flexible, user-driven approach. In my latest article for Automattic Design, I explore how we are shaping the future of theme design.
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Saint-Vincent, Courmayeur, and the Skyway Monte Bianco
A weekend trip to Valle d’Aosta was an excellent choice to escape the sadness of a weekend without her.
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Beyond Instagram Quotes: Finding Purpose in Ancient Philosophy
After sharing Stoicism online, I withdrew when I saw the philosophy co-opted for ideological purposes. Now, I’m back to review its principles and mine.
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A Powerful, Delicate Singer and a Mouse Make Fuss in Sanremo Music Festival
At Italy’s biggest music festival, Sanremo, one artist celebrates gentleness amid a global surge of toxic masculinity.
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Learning to Dance with AI: A Personal Roadmap
As AI reshapes creative work, I chose adaptation over resistance. Here’s how I’m building a productive partnership with AI tools across writing and design, turning potential disruption into opportunity.