Giovanni Aliotta comes from a historic Sicilian family that has been working in the goldsmith sector since 1920. His passion for design has earned him several awards in prestigious international competitions, such as the Tahitian Pearl Trophy International, where he was a world finalist in 2006 with his BlackFire brooch. As the Art Director of Protodesign srl, he oversees various projects in the luxury, art, and fashion sectors on behalf of established brands and special clients.