Miguel Abio

Miguel Abio – Designer

Creative and multi-faceted Illustrator and Art director, intertwining bold graphics and text to tell your story

Overview

Hi! First of all, I want to thank you for visiting my profile.

As a senior Art Director and illustrator with over 20 years of experience, I have a deep passion for and extensive knowledge of the world of book and magazine publishing. My expertise spans graphic design, illustration, typography, and color.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with various industries, ranging from publishing houses to fashion and retail, record companies, design agencies, and film and TV production companies. These experiences have allowed me to develop a keen eye for detail and the ability to understand and meet client needs with precision.

I take great pleasure in telling stories through my illustrations and designs, always valuing the small details that enrich the narrative. It would be a genuine honor to be part of your project and work together to create strong and BOLD graphics that enhance your stories.


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CLIENTS & FRIENDS:
MUSEO del PRADO (SP) / MOVISTAR+ (SP) / NIKE EHQ (Amsterdam & USA) / Accenture (South America) / Ford (SP) / ZHDK (CH-SWZ) / Brand & Roses (SP) / Mini Cooper (SP) / MTV (IT) / Roandco NYC (USA) / Shackleton (SP) / Urban Outfitters (UK) / Wunderman (SP) / ...


BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS:

· Introducing: Visual Identities for Small Businesses, Gestalten.

· Digital Art Manual for Illustrators and Artist, Barrons.
· FRESH – Cutting Edge Illustrations, Magma.
· Tote Bag Book, Laurence King Publishing.
· Typoshirt One, Index Book.
· Oregon Newspaper, Cover illustration.
· Shopping Bag Book, Choi's Gallery.
· Women Design-brainstorming, Linea Editorial.

MAGAZINES:

COMPUTER ARTS 209 (UK) / YOROKOBU (SP) / LIGATURE (CH) / HYPSTER (AR) / DPI magazine (TW) / ARTBOX magazine (UK) / ROOMS magazine (UK) / DEFAULT magazine (TR) / SUPER 8 magazine (ARG) / CARNE MAG (ARG) /SPECIESMAG (SP).

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Philosophy Psychology
Fiction
LGBTQ Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English
Awards
  • WINA Dubai 2022 / BRONZE Best animation.
  • ALCE 2019 / GOLD Best animation.
Certifications
  • Bachelor: Design, Art & Engraving Royal Mint House (Madrid).
  • Art Degree Design

Work experience

VALISTIKA STUDIO

Jan, 2006 — Present

Senior Graphic - Visual communicator and illustrator working with clients all over the globe, related to Illustration, motion, design and typography for Textile, Editorial, and Advertising campaigns

PEPE JEANS

Apr, 2017 — Apr, 2020 (about 3 years)

Graphic development for Circular kniting department.
Illustration, typography, photo retouch and trends.
Also taking control on silkscreen prints, strike offs and quality control on circular, accessories, jackets,... International suppliers and factories.

Movistar+

Feb, 2016 — Mar, 2017 (about 1 year)

Freelance collaboration on motion graphic dept. Movistar+.
Design, animation, branding & internal cast format adaptation:
HBO: Game of thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Silicon Valley, AcapelA, NBA (gráfica Playoffs y Final), ACB liga endesa, Fútbol ( gráfica Derbi y Clasico 2016 ), La Huida, Maraton Man, Reiniciando, La Aventura de Estar Sentado, La batalla de Versalles, Eurofighters, Golf , ...

BERSHKA / Inditex

Jul, 2009 — Feb, 2011 (over 1 year)

BERSHKA MAN Circular kniting Graphic team. Development for Circular kniting department.
Illustration, typography, All over, photo retouch and trends. Lab-dip & strike off control on circular, accessories, jackets,... International suppliers and factories.

ZARA / Inditex

Oct, 2007 — Jul, 2009 (over 1 year)

ZARA MAN Graphic development for Circular kniting department. Illustration, typography, photo retouch and trends.
Also taking control on silkscreen prints, strike offs and quality control on circular, accessories, jackets,... International suppliers and factories.

VERSUS GRÁFICAS S.L.

Jan, 2006 — Jan, 2007 (about 1 year)

Complete advertising campaigns under team leader supervision.
logo design, advertising signage, photo retouching, presentation material, layout, packaging, illustration, textile advertising design, PLV material, final arts for clients such as: Warner Bros-Fox / Heineken España S.A. y submarcas (Guinness, Murphy’s, Amstel, Cruzcampo, Buckler)/ Wilkinson Sword / Puma / Osborne / Colgate-Palmolive (Ajax, Cristasol) / El Corte Inglés / Bolton Cile / Summa / City Time / Fiesta...

NEGRA EDICIÓN GRÁFICA S. L.

Apr, 2005 — Feb, 2006 (10 months)

Layout Design, cover making, final arts, proofreading, illustration making for publications, ...

PEARSON EDUCACIÓN S. A.

Feb, 2004 — Apr, 2005 (about 1 year)

Layout design, administrative organization, photo retouching, contact with illustrators and image search companies, control of printing sheets, assembling for filming, design of pre-models for textbooks (English, French and musicals),

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