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Design is creative but an employer will want to know that you can meet the brief and understand deadlines–the practicalities of the business.
-Alberto Andrea Mastrogiuseppe
AlbertoCreativity can come from any aspect of life.
I have created work for both myself and clients. I have been involved in large projects that have taught me how to meet deadlines and communicate effectively, as well as small pieces of work that over time have increased my knowledge and understanding of design and the software within the industry.
I believe that expressing creativity whilst following briefs and reaching clients expectations is the key to a successful design. Adhering to the guidelines set by the client is just as important as being creative.
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TafeSA Tea Tree Gully Campus 2013–2015 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Grant High School, Mount Gambier, SA 2006–2010 Year 12 Certificate
There are no blueprints to creativity. I design based on what I see and the inspiration I absorb.
Design is creative but an employer will want to know that you can meet the brief and understand deadlines–the practicalities of the business.
I have developed my own method to get the job done. Keeping it simple is my way to a great piece of design. I have been able to produce work that grabs thedesired attention.
Horse Deals Magazine Publisher 2013Junior Graphic Designer7 Anthony St, Mount Gambier SA 5290
Risenn Home and Lifestyle (Internship) 2015–Current Junior Graphic Designer587 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Brand Print Australia 2015–CurrentGraphic Designer19A Leah Grove, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
Adriano Antonini 2014–CurrentGraphic Designer Happy CentroCiro Ferrari, 9 37135 Verona Italy
Motivated
Creative
Cooperative
First place Meraki Fashion Graduate Parade 2014 Tertiary students category
Grant High School Arts and Design Award 2010 Senior Students Category
Adam Di RussoBrand Print AustraliaDesign Director0418 541 847
Lyn MitchellLecturer TAFE [email protected] 131 913
Peter SaveliGraphic Designer Saveli Designs0422 723 834
Effective communicator
Organised
Punctual
Adelaide College of The Arts 2015Junior Graphic Designer39 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000
Publication
In 2015, the Adelaide College of Arts hosted the “Meraki Graduate
Fashion Parade”. Amongst thirty three other design entries, my
design won first place and I was selected to create the Meraki
promotional poster, a fifty two page magazine and ceremony
tickets. Beginning on paper, the concept behind this project was to
create branding for the graduates’ garments and their event.
I focused on a design that would showcase their work in a polished
and elegant manner I used strong imagery and typography that
complimented each other to balance both the students’ profiles and
their garments. I focused not only on “hero shots” but created close
ups of the garments to show detailed textures. The design for the
magazine then became the blueprint for the event tickets and the
Meraki promotional posters.
Time management was crucial throughout the process. I had to
create my own deadlines and day to day schedules to ensure all
aspects of the brief were completed on time, while also allowing
the time for proofing, approvals and printing. Communication,
constructive criticism and implementation of feedback from
designers, students and event managers were paramount to the
success of this design.
Completed 2015
MerakiFashion Graduate Parade
Shannon HardingKaren BollenhagenChelsea BarrieKelsey SandercockLillian JonesMadeline KingAmy JohnsonShannon HoptonCasey von EinemCara MaclayJacinta SomervilleZafiro Giraldo Veronica WebbBrian PhillipTaylor GoodallElise MusolinoMelanie CoorayMadison PrimeJessica NichollsChloe MansuetoAmelia SchillerNatalie Ivanov
TAFESA Fashion Graduate Parade
M M X I V
Meraki
Bachelor of Creative Arts Launch
Promotional Poster
Produced for the “Bachelor of Creative Arts Launch”, hosted in the
city of Adelaide, this event showcased a range of performing arts
including fashion, visual arts and dance.
When creating the event’s promotional poster, the concept direction
was to produce a design that was heavily focused on the correct use
of typography and imagery. Due to the large amount of information
given it was important to the client that neither imagery nor type
would be overlooked within the design.
Using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, balancing each aspect of the
project was crucial. Manipulating and separating images to create
further character was an objective from the beginning. I focused on
bright colours, logo placement and soft typography.
Completed 2014
Nike Air Jordan 1 Vector Art
Completed 2015
“Nike Air Jordan 1”, completed as a student. I created this piece
to demonstrate my personal skillset within Adobe Illustrator.
The illustration went on to receive a high distinction and over time
has remained a personal favorite.
The process for this project was to begin with pencil and paper.
My aim was to create a realistic finish by focusing on textures,
shadows and colours. Using software tools such as layer
manipulation and transparency effects, I was able to create a leather
texture. I used shadows and correct colour use to increase texture
and maintain the design’s realistic appeal. The final outcome was
a success.
A touch into Photography, this piece of work was created as a
personal project to portray my skillset within photography and
hand written typography. I took this photograph in Disney Land,
Anaheim during its fireworks parade. Having the image acting as
the main focus of the design it was important that great excitement
was portrayed in the image.
Using Photoshop to enhance the colours of the image, it was
important that the design would stand out but not appear to be
manipulated. Due to the image being natural, this meant that I had
to use typography that would follow the same style.
I created type on paper and imported it into Illustrator to help
capture the essence of the beauty of the location. With its
handwritten type the design is kept natural yet exciting.
Completed 2015
Photography, typography
Greetings From Neverland
A Man Of HonorBook Cover,Packaging
“A Man Of Honor, The Autobiography Of Joseph Bonanno” was creat-
ed to showcase my ability of creative artwork, design and hand-made
packaging. Given to me as an education brief, my work was awarded
high remarks followed by a distinction.
When I began designing the novels exterior and its packaging,
I focused on understanding the books genre- America’s criminal
underworld during 1945. I absorbed the artwork, design and lifestyle
from the era, and through research of both the novel and its genre,
the creative style of the design was born.
To ensure that all the aspects of the novel remained authentic, each
element was created by hand. This included hand-made packaging,
painted artwork and manual typesetting. Once all the elements were
created, finer tuning came from using Adobe’s Creative Suite. By
doing this, particular textures were increased and further typography
was added. Once all elements were placed together the final out-
come was a success and a self-rewarding piece of design.
Completed 2014
Marlon Brando Vector Art
“Marlon Brando” completed as a personal project to experiment,
challenge and increase my skill set within Adobe Illustrator,
typography and artistry.
An illustration piece dedicated to the late actor Marlon Brando
and his cult classic The Wild One. This was a passion project and
a rewarding challenge. Beginning as a simple sketch imported
into Adobe Illustrator, I created an over-all style and the artwork
progressed with time. The overall objective was to develop line work
and shadows to create an image that would be striking to the viewer.
Along with creating illustration, typography was included to
increase the project’s character. Something that began as a simple
title concluded as another aspect within the artwork. Forming
the title to act as a window into the design was brought about by
experimentation along with positioning and colour. Through the
time spent creating this piece of work, Marlon Brando has become
a personal favourite and a self-rewarding piece of design.
Completed 2016
Arolder Lawyers & Adviser
Branding Identity
“Arolder, Lawyers and Advisers” was completed as a personal project
to experiment with company branding and identity.
I began with constructing the companies identity on typography,
having a classic typeface is what I aimed for, I chose Times New
Roman due to its reputation of being an historically used typeface
its extremely readable. It brings forth a level of sophistication to the
company which was the over all goal. Keeping the identity clean and
classic was the route of its design, during the development of this
project I began to look at negative shapes within typography which
lead to the companies logo.
Using the Times New Romans Typeface I captured the negative
space within its letter “A” using the shapes which ultimately created
a triangle figure. I focused on its presence, having a triangle figure
resembling strength and stability was the key to projecting the
companies character. Using welcoming colours such as blues and
light grays I felt that it was the correct choice as the company would
stand for helping others, equality and fairness. The personality that
the company carries can be seen through its identity. The chosen
typeface resembles timelessness and its identity acts as a symbol of
strength and welcomeness.
Completed 2016
