Davide Bolchini graduated in Communication Sciences by the University of the Italian Switzerland, is currently research assistant by the Faculty of Communication Sciences for the courses of Hypermedia Design and Informatics Advanced Applications. He is obtaining his PhD in the field of communication requirements analysis for Web applications. His research focusses on hypermedia design patterns, communicability and usability evaluation of Web applications, communication requirements modeling and design for hypermedia. Since 1999 he works as freelancer in the field of Web consultancy and Web promotion with several private companies in Italy and in Switzerland.