I am a freelance graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience, holding Master’s degrees in both Packaging Design and Type Design. I specialize in typography, identity design, lettering, calligraphy, and stone carving, working across a diverse range of creative environments—from traditional publishing houses and dynamic cultural centers to corporate clients and private individuals. Deeply invested in the educational and community-driven power of design, I have taught typography and related subjects at the Budapest Metropolitan University and the Art School of Buda. I have also had the privilege of directing art and craft projects with Ukrainian refugees through the UNHCR. My work bridges tactile craftsmanship with strategic visual communication. While words can introduce my background, my portfolio speaks to the precision, depth, and character of my practice.

Aliz Borsa

I am a freelance graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience, holding Master’s degrees in both Packaging Design and Type Design. I specialize in typography, identity design, lettering, calligraphy, and stone carving, working across a diverse range of creative environments—from traditional publishing houses and dynamic cultural centers to corporate clients and private individuals. Deeply invested in the educational and community-driven power of design, I have taught typography and related subjects at the Budapest Metropolitan University and the Art School of Buda. I have also had the privilege of directing art and craft projects with Ukrainian refugees through the UNHCR. My work bridges tactile craftsmanship with strategic visual communication. While words can introduce my background, my portfolio speaks to the precision, depth, and character of my practice.

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I am a freelance graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience, holding Master’s degrees in both Packaging Design and Type Design. I specialize in typography, identity design, lettering, calligraphy, and stone carving, working across a diverse range of creative environments—from traditional publishing houses and dynamic cultural centers to corporate clients and private individuals.

Deeply invested in the educational and community-driven power of design, I have taught typography and related subjects at the Budapest Metropolitan University and the Art School of Buda. I have also had the privilege of directing art and craft projects with Ukrainian refugees through the UNHCR.

My work bridges tactile craftsmanship with strategic visual communication. While words can introduce my background, my portfolio speaks to the precision, depth, and character of my practice.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Instructor at Kővésőörs – I. Letter Carving Camp
January 1, 2025 - Present
Instructed participants in letter carving techniques and design fundamentals.
Instructor at Kővésőörs – I. Letter Carving Camp, Kővágóörs
January 1, 2025 - Present
Instructing and guiding participants in letter carving and related craft skills as part of an annual camp.
Lecturer at UNHCR, Budapest
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Lecturing on typography and related subjects; developing curriculum and teaching materials for design-related topics.
Head of Design at Octogon – Architecture & Design Magazin, Budapest
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led design team; oversaw visual identity and editorial design direction.
Head of Design at Octogon – Architecture & Design Magazin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led the design team and direction for the magazine, overseeing visual identity, typography, and editorial layout.
Module Leader at Milestone Institute, Budapest
January 1, 2017 - Present
Module Leader in design-related subjects.
Module Leader at Milestone Institute
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Module Leader; coordinating course structure and delivery.
Lecturer at Budapest Metropolitan University, Budapest
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Lecturer in typography and related subjects.
Lecturer at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Lecturer in typography and related subjects.
Lecturer at Art School of Buda, Budapest
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Lecturer in typography and related subjects.
Lecturer at Art School of Buda
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Lecturer in typography and related subjects.
Graphic Designer at Formaa Branding & Visuals, Budapest
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Graphic designer focusing on branding and visuals.
Graphic Designer at Formaa Branding & Visuals
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Graphic design work for branding and visual identity projects.
Intern at Holmes & Marchant, Marlow
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Design intern at international branding studio.
Intern at Holmes & Marchant
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Internship in design practice; exposure to brand design and typography.
Junior Designer at Kitchen Budapest, Budapest & Brussels
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Junior designer contributing to multi-location projects.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance graphic designer offering typography, identity design, lettering, calligraphy, and stone carving; collaborating with clients in Budapest and beyond.
Junior Designer at Kitchen Budapest (and Brussels)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Junior designer contributing to digital and physical design projects; collaboration across locations.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance graphic designer focusing on typography, identity design, lettering, calligraphy and stone carving. Works with clients locally in Budapest and internationally to develop brand systems and bespoke letterforms.

Education

MA in Type Design at Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Specialisation in Typography at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
MA in Industrial Design at University of West Hungary, Sopron
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Fine Art Studies at Højskolen på Helnæs, Ebberup
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
MA in Type Design at Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Specialisation in Typography at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
MA in Industrial Design at University of West Hungary, Sopron
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Fine Art Studies at Højskolen på Helnæs, Ebberup (DK)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Moholy-Nagy László Design Grant
January 1, 2014 - June 26, 2026
Moholy-Nagy László Design Grant
January 1, 2014 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization