I'm MATÚS GAVALIER, a multidisciplinary designer and facilitator from Slovakia. I blend graphic design, product development, and hands-on workshops to help people bring creative ideas to life. I enjoy turning complex concepts into visual solutions, prototyping board games, and mentoring others through design thinking. In my free time I explore linocut printing, woodworking, and DIY bicycle projects.

MATÚŠ GAVALIER

I'm MATÚS GAVALIER, a multidisciplinary designer and facilitator from Slovakia. I blend graphic design, product development, and hands-on workshops to help people bring creative ideas to life. I enjoy turning complex concepts into visual solutions, prototyping board games, and mentoring others through design thinking. In my free time I explore linocut printing, woodworking, and DIY bicycle projects.

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I’m MATÚS GAVALIER, a multidisciplinary designer and facilitator from Slovakia. I blend graphic design, product development, and hands-on workshops to help people bring creative ideas to life.

I enjoy turning complex concepts into visual solutions, prototyping board games, and mentoring others through design thinking. In my free time I explore linocut printing, woodworking, and DIY bicycle projects.

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Language

Slovak
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Instructor at Brixtapoz
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Founded and led LEGO-based creative workshops for children aged 5–12; delivered sessions in the Old Town Library and private venues; focused on developing creativity, logical thinking, and teamwork.
Co-founder at Kupodivu
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Co-managed a 180 m² community space combining an art gallery, arcade, and café; participated in concept development, operations, and programming; designed and developed original board games.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Designed logos, visual identities, and websites; created layouts for print and digital media; worked on illustration, typography, mobile apps, and board games; collaborated directly with clients from concept to final delivery.
Technical Manager & Projectionist at Kino Nostalgia
January 1, 2012 - Present
Managed technical operations for cinema screenings and festivals; optimized production workflows with a focus on time and budget efficiency; designed and implemented an automated visual-output system linking film schedules with Figma templates for rapid export of final materials; collaborated with programming and festival teams on technical execution.

Education

Graphic and Spatial Design at Private Secondary School of Art & Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services