Mark Calulo

Mark Calulo

Graphic Design

LaSalle College Vancouver

http://markcalulo.com

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Interest

Graphic Design

Biography

I was born in Manila and am now based in Vancouver. I picked up my love for design when I collected my hand-designed paper boats when I was a kid. I grew up & continued my deep desire for visual arts throughout primary school and into college and university. As a creative, I like bold graphics and vivid colors. I’m also interested in conceptual ideas and elevating creative approaches through strategic exploration. I am an ambitious and dedicated designer always looking to prove myself. In the course of my journey as a visual storyteller, I came to know that different challenges drive my aspiration to be better at my craft. Over and above the complexities, I have always ensured that my passion, high standards, and work ethic are reflected through the strong visual outputs I deliver.

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Primavera Gelateria

by Mark Calulo
Graphic Design
LaSalle College Vancouver
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Fresh Masterpiece

by Mark Calulo
Graphic Design
LaSalle College Vancouver
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Bamboozle Concoctions

by Mark Calulo
Graphic Design
LaSalle College Vancouver

Skills

Identity Design
Print Design
Packaging Design
UI/Web Design
Art Direction
Layout Principles
Typography
Great Colour Sense
Strong Concept Design
Hand Illustration
Proactive & Lifelong Learner
Team Player but works on Own Initiative
Committed to Deadlines

Experiences

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Hushmail - Hush Communications, Canada
• Efficiently provided digital, web, and print, customer engaging graphics, for various events.
• Created social media and company document templates for easier future content creation.

STUDENT TUTOR AND TEACHER ASSISTANT
LaSalle College Vancouver, Canada
• Advised and guided tutees with their specific graphic project concerns and helped develop strategies to encourage them to overcome those challenges.
• Conducted demonstrations to introduce techniques and improve the student’s proficiency.

OWNER / PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
Pepetee Graphic Design Services Division, Philippines
• Worked regularly on developing shirt design layouts, from concept to completion, and supervising its production.
• Created marketing and promotional materials for assorted goods that boosted sales considerably. (One project increased client transactions by 50%, totaling 8,000 shirts.)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Vitalstrats Creative Solutions, Philippines
• Designed and copywrote for blast emails, posters, menus, packaging, brochures, leaflets, and digital banners.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
MJC Corporation, Philippines
• Developed, layout and art-directed yearbooks for
senior graduates.

Education

Bachelor of Design
in Graphic Design (Hons)
LaSalle College Vancouver
2019 - 2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Visual Communications
University of the Philippines
2001 - 2007

Honors and Awards

Winner, Award for Colour
2021 RGD Student Awards

Honourable Mention
2021 GDC Salazar Awards

Honourable Mention
2020 GDC Jim Rimmer Scholarship

Finalist
2020 RGD Student Awards

President’s Honour Roll (4.0 GPA)
2019 - 2021 LaSalle College Vancouver

TALEP Recipient
Top Achiever Leadership Enhancement Program granted to 4.0 GPA students

Talent Scholarship Awardee
5,000 CAD Grant from
LaSalle College Vancouver, 2019

Winner
2011 and 2015 Giordano Philippines
World Without Strangers Shirt Design Contest

Thesis Award of Merit
2007 University of the Philippines

Mark Calulo

Mark Calulo - CV