About
Welcome to my website Here you can view my online graphic design portfolio which includes work for advertising and marketing campaigns, public sector/government publications and freelance graphic design.
With eleven years graphic design experience, I have worked as a senior designer for agencies and also as an independent freelance designer.
I worked as a designer for Translink's in-house design team from 2007 - 2011. Translink is the integrated public transport operator for Northern Ireland (Bus and Rail). It is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with approximately 4,000 employees and over 81 million passenger journeys made each year.
I was lead designer at Wavertree Communications Inc. from 2000 - 2007. Wavertree was established in 1995 as a design and creative services management company.
I have done various freelance projects throughout my career, and hope to continue to do so in the future.
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Portfolio
Here are a few samples of my work.
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Translink Annual Review 2010/2011This important corporate publication is circulated to senior management, company stakeholders, local government, public bodies and the general public. I created a strong corporate design while working within the company’s strict brand guidelines. -
Outings By RailThis booklet was created for NIRailways, the rail division of Translink, to advertise the wide variety of popular visitor attractions they provide rail services to in Northern Ireland. -
Group Corporate Responsibility Strategy 2011/12-2015/16A corporate report outlining Translink’s responsibilities for the health and safety of its employees, customers and general public. -
Indian Claims CommissionI created the design and layout of the Annual Reports for both 2001-02, and 2002-03. -
Kids Ottawa-GatineauI provided freelance design for over 2 years, and created the layout of both the published guides for 2006 and 2007. I also designed their logo, various adverts, and corporate material including design for their website. -
The HFE GroupThis was a freelance design project that included a series of posters, a kit folder, website and various stationary. -
Various Logo DesignsThese are a few of the logos I have designed. They include companies I worked for as a freelance designer and also work produced for Wavertree Communications Inc. and Translink. -
Canadian Tax - Student KitWorking at Wavertree, I had the opportunity to design many student and teacher packages including items for understanding paying your taxes, working in the plastics sector, and the automotive sector for Canada. -
Canada Student Loans Program GuideWhile working as lead designer at Wavertree I designed many government publications. I understand the importance of working within a “common look and feel” and following strict design guidelines for certain clients, while also coming up with re-branding and new looks for other clients. -
Various Logo DesignsThese are a few of the logos I have designed. They include companies I worked for as a freelance designer and also work produced for Wavertree Communications Inc. and Translink. -
“Jimmy George” Band postersI have created many posters and various freelance design items for bands in Ottawa. -
“The Patsies” Band postersI have created many posters and various freelance design items for bands in Ottawa. -
Rideau Pines Farm WebsiteI designed the website and also donated my time and helped with a charity project called “Pickfest” in 2005; this included various freelance design for t-shirts, concert tickets and posters. -
“Dude Ranch” Band postcardsI have created many posters and various freelance design items for bands in Ottawa. -
Translink Biodiversity PostersWhile at Translink I worked on many different design projects, including but not limited to posters, leaflets, reports, adverts, tourist brochures and logo design.
Testimonials
Valentina has demonstrated skill and knowledge along with creativity and flair for design. Working to brief, understanding brand/corporate guidelines, while bringing her own individual style... Personable and approachable, with an established skill-set and ability, Valentina will be an asset to whichever company she works for next. [ Elaine McCurdy ] Marketing Publications Officer, Translink.
In all of the work that we have done with Valentina, she has proved to be a true professional, providing quality work of her own... She has always been easy to work with and willing to do whatever it takes... This made us always feel that she cared about the work she was doing. [ Alison Foley Howard ] Owner, Kids Ottawa-Gatineau.
Valentina always delivers with the highest of standards... She provides quick, accurate turnaround of products, coordinating difficult and multi-faceted projects with a minimum of ease and always with a sense of humor. She is highly regarded for her ability to help keep projects moving, and is always available to ensure that our products are delivered on time. [ Sofia Trevino ] Project Manager, Wavertree Communications Inc.
We have all confidence that Valentina will succeed with whatever company is lucky enough to hire her as their graphic designer. She is, by all measures, a master of her craft. [ Brendan Denovan ] Art Director / Owner, Wavertree Communications Inc.
Contact
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Please email me directly [ email@designsbyvalentina.com ]