portfolio Chalise Bugeja GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CHALISE BUGEJA
31, Flat 3, Mia San Mia, Salezjani Street, Dingli, Malta
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & CONTENT CREATOR
EDUCATION +356 7995 7717
2017 - 2020
chalisebugeja@gmail.com
@mediarrowstudio
University of Malta BFA (Hons) in Digital Arts.
2015 - 2017 St Aloysius College Sixth Form A-Level:
ABOUT ME I am a hardworking and motivated visual artist with a talent for coming up with innovative ideas and designs. Having acquired extensive knowledge in the field of Graphic Design through the study of Digital Art at a degree level, I have subsequently gained experience as a designer throughout my most recent work experiences.
Art and English
Intermediate Level:
Sociology, German, Environmental Science, & Systems of Knowledge
2010 - 2015 St Theresa Junior Lyceum O-Levels:
English Language & Literature, Maltese, German, Religious Knowledge, Social Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Graphical Communications, and Art.
SKILLS Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom HTML & CSS
WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 - Present
EDITORIAL DESIGNER
KullĦadd | Marsa, Malta
As a freelance editorial designer with KullĦadd newspaper, my position consists of creating different layouts and visual aesthetics that complement each article, while moving towards a more modern and appealing approach for readers. Furthemore, I have been given the role of lead editorial designer on multiple occassions. 2020 - 2022
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Fortytwo Telecom | Imrieħel, Malta
Reporting directly to the Senior Graphic Designer, I was tasked with conceptualising original ideas that brought effective communication to complex telecom solutions, creating designs for offline marketing collateral and business stationery, as well as producing material for all social media platforms. I also worked hand in hand with the marketing team to create designs that supported the material provided. 2019
CHILD-SUPPORT WORKER
SkolaSajf | Rabat, Malta
My role consisted of adapting the daily activities provided by the Playworker, to accomodate the child’s capabilities. I was placed with a non-verbal child with autism, therefore I created a structured routine, for the child to be able to ease into the hours of summer school. This helped the child in completing the activities as well as showing progress in communication skills, while maintaining familiar settings. 2017-2018
PLAYWORKER
SkolaSajf | Dingli, Malta
My main role consisted of planning fun weekly activities related to a different theme each week, while also providing a learning experience for students.
Contents SEC T IO N 1. LOGO DESIGN
SEC T IO N 2. PACKAGIN G DES IGN
SEC T IO N 3. IL LU STRATION
SEC T IO N 4. DIS SERTATION PROJECT
SEC T IO N 5. POS TER DESIGN S
SEC T IO N 6. IN FOGRAPH IC M AP
SEC T IO N 7. TOTEM DES IGN
SECTION 1: LOGO DESIGN
MALTA DOORS A FICTIONAL RE-BRANDING LOGO DESIGN, CREATED FOR A UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT
This artwork was done as a fictional visual identity re-branding of the Maltese Instagram account and website called ‘Maltadoors’. The first image shows the current logo of Maltadoors, while the final artwork portrays an idea of what the logo could look like if re-branded. For this particular re-branding concept, I felt that it would be more suitable to maintain the current typographical elements, for better recognisability. With regards to the colour palette chosen, a reflection of the images displayed on the Maltadoors Instagram account was implemented, as well as a Maltese door, as it is a recurring featuring element within the ‘Maltadoors’ identity. This was done digitally, using vector art in Adobe Illustrator.
CURRENT LOGO
MALTESE DOOR DESIGN
COLOUR SCHEME
FINAL LOGO & MOCK-UPS
SECTION 2: PACKAGING DESIGN 1
NEW WORLD WINE A PACKAGING DESIGN ASSIGNMENT CREATED FOR UNIVERSITY, FOR A FICTIONAL BRAND BASED ON THE MALTESE COAST
New World Wine - In collaboration with Giulia Micallef This design was based on the shape and form of ‘garigue’ which is one of the main natural habitats in Malta, and is usually found near coastal areas. Description: This locally-grown cabernet sauvignon is named after a typical Mediterranean vegetational community which is dominated by low shrubs. *Designed as a fictional branding concept*
PACKAGING DESIGN 2
OLD WORLD WINE A PACKAGING DESIGN ASSIGNMENT CREATED FOR UNIVERSITY, FOR A FICTIONAL BRAND BASED ON THE MALTESE COAST
Old World Wine - In collaboration with Giulia Micallef This design was also based on ‘garigue’, however it was transformed into a more elegant design, to better suit the characteristics of an Old World Wine. Description: “De Gabriele Wines unfolds the delicate characteristics of a Cabernet Sauvignon grape into a typical Old World Wine originating from Gozo” *Designed as a fictional branding concept*
S EC T I O N 3 : I L LU S T R AT I O N
‘L-GĦARUSA’ A DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION CREATED WITH PROCREATE
This artwork portrays the main character (Bettina Gauci Fontana) of a Maltese television series called ‘L-Għarusa’. The most identifiable photo used by the production team was used as a reference for this illustration. This illustration was done digitally using ProCreate, specifically by using the ‘Paint - Round Brush’.
FINAL ARTWORK
S EC T I O N 4 : D I S S E RTAT I O N P R OJ EC T
‘BEYOND’ A STEP FORWARD: INVESTIGATING THE CONCEPT OF NORMALISATION OF NON-HETEROSEXUAL IDENTITIES THROUGH PORTRAITURE
This visual production aspires to improve the concept of normalisation towards non-heterosexual identities in the Maltese media. The aesthetics of this project also aim to encourage a more progressive way of thinking as seen through a lens. The photographs of three models, whose sexual identities remain unbeknownst to the viewer, are culminated into this catalogue
ONLINE EXHIBITION
SECTION 5: POSTERS 1 & 2
TEATRU SALESJAN POSTERS CREATED FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS AS PART OF ‘THE GOLDEN YEARS’ PROJECT
‘The Golden Years’ was a pilot project comprising of five performances hosted by Teatru Salesjan, aiming to decrease the chance of loneliness and isolation among the aging community. These two posters were created for two separate performances; ‘Finishing the Hat’ and ‘Opening Doors - an evening of cabaret’.
SECTION 6: INFOGRAPHIC MAP
MUŻA A USER-FRIENDLY MUSUEM MAP, HIGHLIGHTING ALL THE FEATURES FOUND WITHIN MUŻA’S PREMISES.
This project was targeted towards visually improving the depiction of the infographic map of the museum in order to be more easily understood, while also enhancing its’ aesthetics. The four artistic themes featured inside the museum were assigned colours in order for visitors to follow and guide them through their whole experience. This was part of a group project in collaboration with: Luigi Rizzo, Hannah Grech Pirotta, Giulia Micallef, Nina Hess & Samuel Agius
COLOUR-CODED MAP
SECTION 7: TOTEM DESIGN
SIGURTÀ A TOTEM DESIGNED FOR A GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION
This totem was designed as part of an inauguration ceremony for the new vehicles acquired for the Government organisation ‘Civil Protection Malta’. The design used reflects the branding of ‘Sigurtà’, and the illustration reflects the actual uniform of ‘Civil Protection Malta’.