Magdalena is an independent art director, graphic designer and illustrator.
Originally from Czech republic, where she acquired Master degree in Graphic design, but also studied in Belgium and Estonia. Afterwards lived and worked in Lisbon, Portugal in renowned studios as Studio ah-Ha, studio and gallery This must be the place and C-Studio. Currently based in Prague.
She is working through many medias covering both digital and analog techniques, exploring relations between those. Her skills include art direction, branding, hand made and digital illustration, editorial design, packaging, social media communication, digital design and styling.
Projects
- Hygge Kaffe MuralMural artwork was commissioned for an interior of a trendy café in center of Lisbon, Portugal. Illustration gently refers to vintage herbariums, specifically the more fantastical ones as the Voynich manuscript. Evoking little bit of scandinavian forest, but always with a twist of imagination.
- David Valner Studio websiteRedesign of the website was iniciated as a part of refresh and redirection of the brand David Valner Studio, which is collective of artists, designers and artisans of glass artworks. Focusing on connecting glass making tradition with innovative approach which results in original design pieces. Website translate these values with sensitive approach with bold accents of colours, minimalistic layout and elegant typography. Created together with Raquel Guerreiro. www.valner.cz
- Studio SecoStudio Seco is a place which connect artists and designers in a form of gallery and a co-working space. Located in more hidden parts of Alcântara in Lisbon, Portugal, bringing more of fresh air and culture into the mostly residential area. Visual Identity represents small yet ambitious, but friendly and playful environment which Studio Seco provides. Based mostly on typography flowing like a river which suppose to be here (neighbourhood street Rio Seco - Portuguese for Dry River), leaving a spot
- Vulcani postcardsSet of two postcards was created as self initiated projects, reflecting the fascination of volcanos, recreating it in textured illustrated form. This project came to life thanks to the support of designer Carolina Cantante and print house M2 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photography: Francesca Renzi
- Hundreds of basketsExhibition Um cento de cestos (Hundreds of baskets) came to a life as an initiative of the organisation Passa ao Futuro, which focuses on a documentation of Portuguese craftsmanship and artisans heritage, connecting it with contemporary design world and large public. Focal point of this exhibition is an art of basketery, its techniques and history, also showcasing how it is approached by designers now days, connecting past, present and future of this remarkable craft. Art direction & Graphic de
- Veuve Capet VodkaSeries of digital collages created for a social media posts of a premium french vodka brand Veuve Capet. Art work mixing together world of luxury alcoholic beverages, iconic Marie Antoinette and 18th century royal France, frivolous parties, jewellery, flowers and secret affair of french court. Under creative direction of renown french designer Sam Baron, whom also created the Veuve Capet bottles.
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Work history
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Graphic Designerc-studio
Lisbon, Portugal
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Graphic designer, Illustrator, Gallery managerThis must be the place
- Lisbon, PortugalFull Time
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Skills
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Graphic Communication
- Digital Illustration
- Design Layout
- Visual Communication
- Visual Art
- Art Direction
- Hand Lettering
- Hand Drawing
Education
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Master of ArtsTomas Bata University
- Zlin, Czechia
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Erasmus Exchange ProgrammEstonian Academy of Arts
- Tallinn, Estonia
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