mikaelcalandraportfolio

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Portfolio 2011

Hello There!

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

— I’m a bit confused about what exactly Graphic Design is or should be. But I’m totally fascinated by any aspect of it.

Work Experience

Internships: Studio Gilbert&George 2010 Work for clients : Costruzioni Tecnologiche (2011) Web Design La Vires SRL (2010) Rebranding and Digital Publishing

Who Am I I’m Mikael. I was born in Republic of Benin but I grew up in Rome (Italy) and I am currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication.

My studies are mainly focused on Editorial Design and Typography.

I am currently freelancing between London and Rome.

LCC Certificate Digital Graphics (2009) Online Showcase Identity B.B.Oil (2006) Illustration Studies Education London College Of Communication FdA Design for Graphic Communication (2009-2011)

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Air is a small zine where I have tried to visualise elements such as rigour, tension and flair within the graphic design practice.

Using artistic gymnastic as allegory, the work has been a way to study and understand John Heartfield theories regarding the manipulation of nuances within images in order to achieve a good compostion.

Format: A5 Paper Stock: Bible Paper 60gsm Recycled Paper 90 gsm Printing Method: Inkjet Typeface: Univers

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Air

A5 Zine

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Baba Mi means “My father” in Yoruba. It’s a small work where I have collected and laid disparate content regarding the environment that has inspired the Nigerian afrobeat singer Fela Kuti to write the song “ZOMBIE’. I wanted to frame the ideas and social contexts that have inspired this controversial song.

Format: A5 Paper Stock: Recycled Paper 90 gsm Marbled Paper Printing Method: Inkjet Typeface:

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Good By Myself is a college project directed by London based studio Icodesign.

The work aim was the rendering in interesting form of content gathered from social media accounts.

The works focus mainly on movement and readability in typography.

Format: Portrait Hardback 155 X 200 mmmm Paper Stock: Matte Paper 170 gsm Printing Method: Digital Typeface: Various

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

Good By Myself

Hardback

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

NYJC Rebrand, a college work, is a proposal of rebranding and identity for the charity NYMO National Youth Jazz Collective.

The collective supports young jazz musicians through regional outreach

The brand identity was created to convey the of combination of different personalities, mutation, flow and rhythm.

Identity Proposal Logotype Website Graphical Identity Typographical System

Adebayo Mikael Calandra Currently studying Graphic Design at London College of Communication www.officinamulatto.com — e-Mail:ciao@officinamulatto.com

NYJC

Rebranding