Hello, I’m Carles — a Barcelona-based senior graphic designer working across Spain and the United Kingdom. My practice focuses on branding, editorial design, and typography, creating concept-led visual systems with a strong typographic voice. Alongside my studio work, I have held long-term teaching roles at IED Barcelona, lecturing in corporate identity, typography, and editorial design at both undergraduate and master’s level. My work has been recognized with Laus Awards (ADG-FAD) and by D&AD.

Carles Rodrigo

Hello, I’m Carles — a Barcelona-based senior graphic designer working across Spain and the United Kingdom. My practice focuses on branding, editorial design, and typography, creating concept-led visual systems with a strong typographic voice. Alongside my studio work, I have held long-term teaching roles at IED Barcelona, lecturing in corporate identity, typography, and editorial design at both undergraduate and master’s level. My work has been recognized with Laus Awards (ADG-FAD) and by D&AD.

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Hello, I’m Carles — a Barcelona-based senior graphic designer working across Spain and the United Kingdom. My practice focuses on branding, editorial design, and typography, creating concept-led visual systems with a strong typographic voice.

Alongside my studio work, I have held long-term teaching roles at IED Barcelona, lecturing in corporate identity, typography, and editorial design at both undergraduate and master’s level. My work has been recognized with Laus Awards (ADG-FAD) and by D&AD.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Carles Rodrigo Studio
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Lead the studio's creative direction across branding, editorial design and typography; concept development, art direction, client liaison and production oversight for projects in Spain and the UK.
Professor of Corporate Identity at IED
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Lecturer in Corporate Identity within IED programs; contributed to curriculum development and studio critiques.
Professor of Expressive Typography at IED
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Teaching Expressive Typography; exploring typographic systems and letterforms with postgraduate students.
Professor of Screen Printing and Engraving Workshop at IED
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Led workshop on screen printing and engraving techniques for design students.
Professor of Editorial Design at IED
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Lecturer in Editorial Design within IED programs.
Professor of Branding at IED
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Professor of Branding in Postgraduate in Fashion Design (IED); involvement in brand strategy, identity systems.
Professor of Typography at IED
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Professor of Typography in Master in Graphic Design (IED).
Professor of Branding at IED
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Professor of Branding in Master in Creative Advertising (IED).
Professor of Design Fundamentals at IED
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Professor of Design Fundamentals; included coursework and critiques.
Professor of Typography II at IED
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Professor of Typography II; supervised Final Degree Projects in IED.
Final Degree Project Supervisor at IED
January 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Supervised Final Degree Projects at IED; mentorship and assessment.
Freelance Graphic Designer at London, UK
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Freelance graphic design projects in London; varied clients and branding work.
Senior Graphic Designer at Winkreative (London, UK)
January 1, 2014 - September 8, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer at Winkreative (London, UK); branding and design projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Freelance graphic designer; client projects.
Graphic Designer at Mucho DESIGN
January 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025
Graphic Designer at Mucho DESIGN.
Design Consultant, Creative Director & Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Carles Rodrigo Studio
January 1, 2015 - Present
Lead branding, editorial design and typography projects across Spain and the UK; develop concept-led visual systems and provide art direction.
Professor of Corporate Identity at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023
Lectured corporate identity at undergraduate and master’s level; supervised final degree projects and contributed to program development.
Professor of Expressive Typography at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Taught expressive typography within undergraduate and master’s programs; developed course content and evaluation criteria.
Professor of Editorial Design at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Delivered editorial design modules; guided students through layout, typography and visual storytelling.
Professor of Screen Printing and Engraving at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Teaching module on screen printing and engraving techniques and their application in editorial contexts.
Professor of Design Fundamentals at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Fundamentals of visual design, project workflows and critique methodologies for design students.
Professor of Branding (Postgraduate in Fashion Design) at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Branding theory and practice for fashion-focused postgraduate students; mentoring and assessment.
Professor of Typography (Master in Graphic Design) at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Typography-focused instruction at master’s level, exploring type systems and editorial voice.
Professor of Branding (Master in Creative Advertising) at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Brand strategy and identity development within advertising-focused master’s program.
Professor of Typography II at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Second-level typography course focusing on advanced type systems and practical applications.
Final Degree Project Supervisor at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Supervised final degree projects in design, providing guidance and assessment.
Freelance Graphic Designer at London, UK
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Freelance graphic design work for branding, editorial and visual communication projects.
Senior Graphic Designer at Winkreative
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Senior designer delivering brand identities and communications for international clients in a multidisciplinary studio.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Independent design projects across branding and editorial work.
Graphic Designer at Mucho DESIGN
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Graphic design projects across branding, print and digital media.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Eina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Architecture Studies (3 years completed, not finished) at UPC
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education