Valerio Zanini is an Italian interactive media artist, sound designer based in Graz. He focuses on the creation and development of interactive installations, combining sound and light with  new technologies. His musical exploration leads him to create  new tools and solutions for musical expression with a focus on the performance. Valerio Zanini holds a Bachelor's Degree in  Electronic Music (Conservatory of Music C.Pollini, Padua) and a Master’s degree in Sound Design (University of Applied Sciences Joanneum, Graz). He co-started the collaboration AcorneZanini, which focused on sound design and music composition. He has been part of Some Designers, an artistic collective for interactive and media installations. In 2019 he co-founded  Ninja Guru Studio, an art studio which develops and realises immersive interactive installations for exhibitions, performances and promoting businesses.