a creative journey BY FRANCIS GALAN
CURRICULUM VITAE | FRANCIS GALAN
Professional experience
PROFILE An Artist-Designer-Creator with a diverse background in art, design, branding, fashion and architecture. Experienced in working within teams and directly with clients, across various sectors.
hard Skills
education
Software Illustrator InDesign Photoshop ProCreate Rhino 3D V-Ray Premiere Pro Microsoft Office
Cardiff University BSc in Architecture 2016 - 2019
Additional Storytelling Design Graphic Design Conceptualising Sketching Drawing Branding Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy
SOFT Skills Fast Learner Adaptable Creative Innovative Optimistic Introspective Problem Solver Curious Team Player Thoughtful Confident Technical Self Motivated Punctual
Languages
References
English Tagalog (Filipino)
Available upon request.
FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Designer, Collaborator & Founder, GALANACCI-VERSE Jun 2022 – Present • • •
Created brand identities through purposeful designs and branding, focusing on client needs. Provided tailored design consultations for clients ranging from music to boxing industries. Managed project workflows, coordinating directly with clients to meet their vision.
Designer, Creative Director & Founder, GALANACCI Jul 2021 – Present • • • • •
Developed business plan, design briefs, marketing strategies, technical drawings and patterns for future collections. Developed the self-coined fashion genre “humanwear”, linking it to the brand’s overall marketing strategy. Executed a year-long social media campaign that significantly increased follower count. Designed and curated looks through striking drawings and sketches. Implemented the use of AI image generating tools into design workflow.
Creative Assistant, YEBOAH Jul 2021 – Aug 2023 • • • •
Created detailed fashion collection illustrations as part of brand business plans and marketing strategies. Contributed to a successful collaboration with Swedish brand COS, featuring a 45-piece collection. Conceptualised window display design for the COS x YEBOAH collaboration launch, enhancing in-store customer experience. Worked within a team to oversee product sampling, development, and quality checks prior to launch.
Architectural Assistant, HLM Architects Aug 2019 – Sep 2020 • • • • •
Assisted in the design and planning of educational projects, coordinating with different departments for alignment. Supported in the creation of stakeholder presentations during design development phases. Conducted flood risk assessments for school projects, transforming data into visuals for easier assessment. Created 2D technical drawings and 3D visualisations to facilitate client design approvals. Coordinated CPD sessions to encourage knowledge growth among studio employees.
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galanacci
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yeboah
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g-VERSE
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HLM ARCHITECTS
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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
LUXURY HUMANWEAR BRAND
FASHION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
DESIGN & BRANDING
ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION
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Galanacci FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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01: GALANACCI | INTRODUCTION
GALANACCI® is my luxury humanwear brand and it embodies my creative journey. It intertwines the philosophy of the sport of boxing, the allure of luxury streetwear, and my passions to ignite a pursuit of greatness. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
Muhammad Ali Collage via ProCreate on the iPad FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
01: GALANACCI | “GREATNESS” POEM
“Greatness” Poem A manifesto written by Francis Galan for the brand with an intention to make the reader think of their own greatness.
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01: GALANACCI | WHAT IS HUMANWEAR?
what is humanwear? GALANACCI® redefines streetwear as “Humanwear,” focusing on the wearer’s inner greatness and purpose, blending luxury with the empowering spirit of boxing to inspire transformation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES MARKETING CAMPAIGN
The 365 Series from GALANACCI® features daily fashion designs for 365 days, showcasing innovation and brand values while significantly growing our community via social media. FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES DESIGNS
Daily Drawings A select few from the 365 series project. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES - PYRAMID JACKET: CONCEPT + MOODBOARD
Moodboard with AI Generated Images via MidJourney
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES - PYRAMID JACKET: INITIAL SKETCH + CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Conceptual Sketches Focusing on geometrical shapes.
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES - PYRAMID JACKET: INITIAL SKETCH + CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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Initial Concept Sketches Playing with Scale
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES - PYRAMID JACKET: TECHNICAL DESIGN
Concept 1
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01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES: PYRAMID JACKET PATTERN MAKING
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Pattern Making Laying front/back pattern on a 1x2m fabric sheet.
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Sampling Concept 1 Pattern Making via Rhino 3D and Illustrator
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2C 01: GALANACCI | 365 SERIES: PYRAMID JACKET DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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Sampling Pyramid Detailing Testing how the pyramid detailing may look like once sewn on fabric.
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Sewing Pyramid Details Testing out the protruding pyramid details. FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
01: GALANACCI | LOOKBOOK
AI Generated Lookbook Prompting using Midjourney FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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01: GALANACCI | LOOKBOOK
AI Generated Lookbook Prompting using Midjourney ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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01: GALANACCI | LOOKBOOK
AI Generated Lookbook Prompting using Midjourney FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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01: GALANACCI | LOOKBOOK
AI Generated Lookbook Prompting using Midjourney ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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yeboah FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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02: COS X YEBOAH: METAMORPHOSIS | INTRODUCTION
Engaging with YEBOAH and COS, from crafting initial illustrations to experiencing a global launch, enriched my design journey. The collaborative venture offered invaluable insights into brand synergy and brand building. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
Campaign Shoot Illustration Illustrating on-site FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
02: COS X YEBOAH | A SELECTION OF INITIAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Metamorphosis Collection Illustrations via ProCreate
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02: COS X YEBOAH | A SELECTION OF INITIAL ILLUSTRATIONS
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Metamorphosis Collection Illustrations via ProCreate
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02: COS X YEBOAH | A SELECTION OF FINAL GARMENTS
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LOOKBOOK SHOOT Courtesy of COS
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02: COS X YEBOAH | A SELECTION OF FINAL GARMENTS
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LOOKBOOK SHOOT Courtesy of COS
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02: COS X YEBOAH | CAMPAIGN SHOOT
Campaign Shoot Shot by Campbell Addy FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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02: COS X YEBOAH | CAMPAIGN SHOOT
Campaign Shoot Shot by Campbell Addy ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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02: COS X YEBOAH | FASHION SHOW DEBUT AT TATE MODERN
Metamorphosis Click the image above to watch the show.
Metamorphosis Designed by Reece Yeboah FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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02: COS X YEBOAH | FLAGSHIP STORE TAKE OVER AT COS, REGENT STREET
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G-VERSE FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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03: G-VERSE | GTHEFIGHTTER ILLUSTRATIONS
Branding and Illustrations via ProCreate on the iPad
Starting a design agency honed my client engagement and project management skills, enriching my fashion design journey profoundly. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
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HLM ARCHICTECTS FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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04: HLM ARCHITECTS | ARCHITECTURE RENDERS
Activity Centre Render via Rhino 3D, V-Ray & Photoshop.
Working at an architectural firm refined my teamwork skills, honed my professionalism in presenting technical drawings, and enriched my fashion journey with highly transferable skills.
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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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05: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | HYPERBOLIC VIEWING TOWER
My architectural studies enhanced my design thinking and understanding of form, providing a unique edge in creating innovative, functional fashion designs. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2023 GALANACCI®
Tower Render via Rhino 3D, Grasshopper & Photoshop. FRANCIS GALAN - FASHION DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Thank you for your time!
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