Motion Graphics / Illustration

Lorena Ruiz

Buenos Aires, Argentina

figurinasweb.com

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About

We are a studio that grows into the different areas: motion graphics, illustration and graphic design.

Illustration is for us a powerful and expressive way for developing identity and communicate ideas.

Our method is to spread out a wide range of graphic proposals based on the interchange with our clients.

We develope total branding identity of television channels as well as graphic package design for tv shows and motion graphics projects for web.

We also do illustrations for audiovisual projects.

Contact us:

hola@figurinasweb.com

Specialties

-Branding development for tv channels, Branding.

- Illustration for television and web.

-Motion Graphics, Graphic design, Art Direction.
Education
- Illustration workshop
  
  2003 - 2010
  
  Professor: Silvia Mato
- Bachelor's degree Graphic Design
  
  Buenos Aires University. Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning
  
  1998 - 2003
- Vision and composition in photography
  
  Universidad de Buenos Aires
  
  2000 - 2000
  
  Professor Augusto Zanella
- Painting clinic.
  
  Ricardo Rojas. University of Buenos Aires
  
  1998 - 2000
  
  Professor: Diana Aisenberg.
- Advanced Photography
  
  Photoclub Buenos Aires.
  
  1998 - 1998
- Basic course of Photography. University of Buenos Aires.
  
  Universidad de Buenos Aires
  
  1996 - 1996
  
  Professor: Augusto Zanella. FADU.
- Drawing and Painting in Human Figure
  
  National School of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón
  
  1994 - 1995
  
  Professor: Carlos Ponce
- Advanced English English
  
  Lincoln Institute
  
  1989 - 1995
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
  
  Institute Santa Maria de Nazareth Institute.
  
  1989 - 1994
Experience
- Professor
  
  University of Buenos Aires
  
  Apr 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)
  
  I´m teaching Illustration in FADU, University of Buenos Aires. Cátedra Roldán
- Owner
  
  FIGURINAS
  
  Jun 2008 - Present (16 years 6 months)
  
  Figurinas is an independent design studio, established in Buenos Aires, Argentina, since 2008.
  
  Our website is:
  http://www.figurinasweb.com/
  
  We are involved in:
  
  We develope total branding identity of television channels as well as graphic package design for tv shows and motion graphics projects for web.
  We´ve worked for Mtv,Vh1, Warner Channel, Fox Italy, Fox Life, National Geographic Channel.
  In recent years we began to illustrate characters and backgrounds for our videos.
- Graphic designer
  
  KYS Films Argentina
  
  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008 (1 month)
  
  Graphic designer for the film "Lucky Luke" directed by James Uth.
  Design of escenographical elements. Design of posters, billboards and
  products for the set.
  Tasks:
  -Drawings
  -Photo retouching
  -Design of prints
- Owner
  
  VASCOLO
  
  Feb 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Personal project with 3 partners.
  I was encharged to coordinate audiovisual projects, get the better people to provide each proyect the best resolution.
  Art direction, graphic design for tv. Illustrations for audiovisual projects and editorial projects.
- Motion graphic designer
  
  PATTERN
  
  May 2007 - Dec 2007 (7 months)
  
  Graphic design, illustration and development of different motion graphics
  projects in the studio.
  
  Tasks:
  -Graphic Design for broadcast
  -Illustration for animated series and spots
  -Web design for channels
- Motion Graphics designer
  
  Ciudad Abierta (channel of the city of Buenos Aires)
  
  Sep 2005 - May 2007 (1 year 8 months)
  
  Graphic design for the channel of the city of Buenos Aires. Entire package design for all programs along 2006.
- Senior Motion Graphics designer
  
  Medialuna
  
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 (5 years)
  
  I´ve worked as graphic designer of the graphic packs for tv shows, total branding of the channels and opening titles for films.
  
  Specialities:
  Art Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Typography.
- Universitary Professor.
  
  University of Buenos Aires
  
  Mar 1999 - Dec 2004 (5 years 9 months)
  
  Subject: Tipography, level II. Longinotti . FADU. UBA. Graphic design career.
Awards

(working in Medialuna)

BDA Gold Awards:Endtags Nick,Tnt independiente,Mtv Tree,Nickcine Open,Id Campaign Htv Ritmos BDA Silver Awards Bumper Nick Cine Popcorn,Total package design for Tnt,Art Futura open BDA Bronze Awards Tnt Academy Awards preshow,Tnt Indp.open,VH1 On,Tyc Sports “Martín Fierro”
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