Hi, I’m Fabio

I’m a Swiss social pedagogue, media maker, writer, and self-taught iOS developer. Over the years, I’ve found myself moving between very different worlds—working with young people, hosting radio shows, building apps, writing newsletters, producing videos, and experimenting with new technologies. To me, these things don’t feel unrelated. They’re all different ways of connecting people, telling stories, and making life a little easier.

I grew up in the canton of Zug and have lived in Bern since 2007. From an early age, I was fascinated by media and technology. As a teenager, I spent countless hours filming videos, designing websites, creating graphics, and teaching myself new skills simply because I wanted to see if an idea could become real. I never set out to become a developer, filmmaker, or radio host—I just enjoyed creating things. That curiosity has stayed with me ever since and still shapes almost everything I do today.

Today, I work as a social pedagogue, supporting children and young people in their everyday lives. My work has taught me that every person experiences the world differently, and that there is rarely one solution that works for everyone. This perspective influences not only my educational work but also the way I design apps, write articles, or plan workshops. I’m interested in creating environments—digital or physical—that feel welcoming, accessible, and genuinely helpful.

Alongside my professional work, I’ve been active in Switzerland’s LGBTQ+ community for many years. Since 2011, I’ve been part of QueerUp Radio, where I host and produce programs that give space to queer voices, stories, and conversations. I’m also the editor of the hab queer bern digest, a bi-weekly newsletter connecting the queer community in and around Bern with news, events, and recommendations. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to contribute to a variety of community projects, including co-founding the Swiss chapter of the It Gets Better Project and creating media that helps increase visibility and foster connection.

Media has always been one of my favourite ways to communicate. During the 2010s, I created interview formats, documentaries, and web series, often taking on everything from concept and filming to editing and publishing. More recently, I discovered another creative outlet in software development. Although I never formally studied programming, I taught myself Swift and began building iPhone apps and tools focused on accessibility, organisation, communication, and reducing everyday overwhelm. I love the feeling of turning an idea into something people can actually use.

In 2023, I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36. Looking back, many things suddenly made sense: my endless stream of ideas, my tendency to move between projects, and my habit of learning entirely new skills whenever something sparks my interest. Instead of seeing that as a weakness, I’ve learned to embrace it. Many of my favourite projects exist because I allowed myself to follow my curiosity instead of worrying whether I was “supposed” to know how to do something.

I’m also passionate about writing. On my blog and Substack, I write about technology, social pedagogy, queer life, neurodiversity, minimalism, and the small observations that make everyday life interesting. I enjoy making complex ideas approachable and finding connections between subjects that might not seem related at first glance.

Whether I’m writing a newsletter, recording a radio show, building an app, or working directly with young people, my goal is always the same: to create something that leaves people feeling a little more informed, a little more connected, or a little less overwhelmed. I believe good design, thoughtful communication, and genuine curiosity can make a meaningful difference.

Most of all, I’m someone who likes making things. If an idea keeps coming back to me, chances are I’ll eventually try to build it.