# Martina Garbova

**Graphic Designer**

Gold Coast, Australia

## About

I'm a graphic designer specialising in branding, visual identity and print design, with a strong focus on typography.

Alongside my design practice, I also create illustration and animation, bringing those skills into projects when they support the idea and add value.

## Positioning

Concept-led. Detail-driven.

## Approach

### Purpose first.

Every project starts with one question: why? Why this typeface? Why this colour? Why this layout? If there's no reason behind a decision, it probably doesn't belong. Every choice should support the concept and earn its place.

### Simplicity.

More isn't usually the answer. The fewer elements needed to communicate an idea, the stronger the concept can become.

### Type matters.

Typography is one of the things I pay the most attention to. People don't always notice it, but it can completely change how something feels – creating hierarchy, rhythm, tone and personality. Typography should be part of the concept, not something added at the end.

## Across mediums

That same thinking carries across mediums. I film and create social media content for several hotels and the digital studio [Exploramo](https://www.exploramo.com). Working across formats has sharpened the way I think about storytelling, composition and visual communication.

If you're looking for a designer, have a project in mind, or simply want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

## Skills

- Branding
- Print
- Typography
- Illustration
- Motion
- Social

## Downloads

- **Portfolio:** [Markdown](/download/martina-garbova-portfolio.md) · [PDF](/download/martina-garbova-portfolio.pdf)
- **CV:** [Markdown](/download/martina-garbova-cv.md) · [PDF](/download/martina-garbova-cv.pdf)

## Contact

- Email: martina@garbova.com
- Phone: +61 494 585 232
- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/martina-garbova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-garbova/)
- Behance: [behance.net/martinagarbova](https://www.behance.net/martinagarbova)
- Instagram: [instagram.com/martina.garbova](https://www.instagram.com/martina.garbova)