I’m a Maltese graphic designer and visual artist focused primarily on digital design, branding, and visual communication. My work centres on creating clear, concept-driven identities and visual systems that translate effectively across social media, web, and live contexts. As a Visual Content Creator at Safe, I led content production across multiple platforms, developing cohesive branding concepts and ensuring consistency across campaigns and events. I enjoy building visual languages that feel adaptable and future-facing, while still grounded in strong typography, layout, and composition . My background spans Figma and the Adobe suite, alongside motion and 3D tools such as After Effects and Cinema4D. I often integrate motion, generative elements, or interactive components into design work when appropriate, but the foundation of my practice remains graphic design: structured systems, thoughtful aesthetics, and visual clarity.

Rakel Vella

I’m a Maltese graphic designer and visual artist focused primarily on digital design, branding, and visual communication. My work centres on creating clear, concept-driven identities and visual systems that translate effectively across social media, web, and live contexts. As a Visual Content Creator at Safe, I led content production across multiple platforms, developing cohesive branding concepts and ensuring consistency across campaigns and events. I enjoy building visual languages that feel adaptable and future-facing, while still grounded in strong typography, layout, and composition . My background spans Figma and the Adobe suite, alongside motion and 3D tools such as After Effects and Cinema4D. I often integrate motion, generative elements, or interactive components into design work when appropriate, but the foundation of my practice remains graphic design: structured systems, thoughtful aesthetics, and visual clarity.

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I’m a Maltese graphic designer and visual artist focused primarily on digital design, branding, and visual communication. My work centres on creating clear, concept-driven identities and visual systems that translate effectively across social media, web, and live contexts.

As a Visual Content Creator at Safe, I led content production across multiple platforms, developing cohesive branding concepts and ensuring consistency across campaigns and events. I enjoy building visual languages that feel adaptable and future-facing, while still grounded in strong typography, layout, and composition .

My background spans Figma and the Adobe suite, alongside motion and 3D tools such as After Effects and Cinema4D. I often integrate motion, generative elements, or interactive components into design work when appropriate, but the foundation of my practice remains graphic design: structured systems, thoughtful aesthetics, and visual clarity.

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Language

Maltese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Content Creator at Safe
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Lead content production for various social media platforms, ensuring brand consistency and engagement while developing branding concepts to strengthen Safe's identity online and at events.
Part-time Lecturer at University of Malta
October 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching Designing for the Screen 1 & 2 and Introduction to Interactive Art for students enrolled in the BFA in Digital Arts.
Freelance Studio at DOC Studio
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Experimental media collective working across generative visuals, spatial sound, and interactive systems using real-time graphics, procedural 3D design, and sensor-based environments.
Web Designer at Heritage Malta
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Web designer creating and maintaining Heritage Malta's digital properties and branding.
Audio Visual Technician at Mad About Video
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Audio visual technician responsible for setup and operation of AV systems for video productions.
Creative Media Assistant at 3D M Architecture
August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Support for architectural visualization projects, assisting with creative media production and 3D assets.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts at University of Malta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts at University of Malta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services