I’m Malena Hidalgo García Bravo, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and fine arts artist based in Madrid. My work blends artistic creativity with editorial and cultural communication, creating graphic materials and visual productions for exhibitions, collectives, music projects, and research-driven initiatives. I’m passionate about visual identity and inclusive storytelling—often in queer and community contexts—where I combine strong project management with hands-on production (posters, social media, editorial layouts, and visual systems). With a mix of analogue and digital practice, plus experience in teaching and facilitating workshops, I enjoy collaborating across arts, design, and community spaces to build clear, innovative, and meaningful visual solutions.

Malena Hidalgo García Bravo

I’m Malena Hidalgo García Bravo, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and fine arts artist based in Madrid. My work blends artistic creativity with editorial and cultural communication, creating graphic materials and visual productions for exhibitions, collectives, music projects, and research-driven initiatives. I’m passionate about visual identity and inclusive storytelling—often in queer and community contexts—where I combine strong project management with hands-on production (posters, social media, editorial layouts, and visual systems). With a mix of analogue and digital practice, plus experience in teaching and facilitating workshops, I enjoy collaborating across arts, design, and community spaces to build clear, innovative, and meaningful visual solutions.

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I’m Malena Hidalgo García Bravo, a multidisciplinary graphic designer and fine arts artist based in Madrid. My work blends artistic creativity with editorial and cultural communication, creating graphic materials and visual productions for exhibitions, collectives, music projects, and research-driven initiatives.

I’m passionate about visual identity and inclusive storytelling—often in queer and community contexts—where I combine strong project management with hands-on production (posters, social media, editorial layouts, and visual systems). With a mix of analogue and digital practice, plus experience in teaching and facilitating workshops, I enjoy collaborating across arts, design, and community spaces to build clear, innovative, and meaningful visual solutions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Designer & Editor (Exhibition) at Sala Alcalá 31 (exhibition)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Created video design and edited video materials for the exhibition Mitologías modernas: Ouka Leele & Co., supporting the visual storytelling of the show through motion and edited content.
Graphic Design & Visual Production (Project)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Designed the performative board game Memoria de una utopía cuir, developing its graphic direction and visual components for a cultural and artistic experience.
Tour Poster Designer
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Commissioned design work for musician LeParody, creating a tour poster aligned with the artist’s promotional and aesthetic needs.
Visual Identity Designer (Art Research Group) at SICK (Sociedad de Investigación y Cuidados Kuir)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created the visual identity for the artistic research group SICK at Quinta del Sordo Contemporary Creation Centre, delivering logos and poster materials to support public-facing cultural communication. (IG: @sick.uir)
Poster & Social Media Designer (Collective) at Familias Cuir+
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Produced posters and social media visuals for the independent collective Familias Cuir+, maintaining consistent graphic language for community communication. (IG: @familiascuir)
Exhibition Poster Designer at CC CondeDuque
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Designed exhibition posters for MICROCOSMOS, ECOTONOS, UNIVERSOS, adapting typography and visual identity to cultural communication needs across the event line-up.
Art Installation Assistant at ESTAMPA (contemporary art fair)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted in an art installation for artist Carlos Franco as part of the ESTAMPA contemporary art fair, supporting production and on-site installation workflow.
Flyer Designer (Performance)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed flyers for the performance Cartografía autodefini da del deseo, producing promotional materials for cultural communication.
Costume & Thematic Decoration Assistant (Festival) at Las Rozas Village
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Supported costume-making and thematic urban decoration for Día de Muertos in Las Rozas Village, contributing to production and on-site visual elements for a public event.
Editorial Designer & Illustrator (Illustrated Reissue)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Designed and illustrated an editorial project involving the illustrated reissue of París, la política by Monique Wittig, supporting layout and illustration integration for print communication.
Visual Identity Designer (Logo & Posters) at Lavandera Boyera
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Developed the visual identity for the music project Lavandera Boyera, including the main logo and poster design, shaping a coherent system across releases and promotions. (IG: @lavanderaboyera)
Camarera at Bar Rey de Tapas
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Camarera at Bar Rey de Tapas in San Fernando de Henares. Duties included serving customers, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, processing payments, and keeping the bar area clean and organized.
Retail assistant at New Yorker
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Retail assistant at New Yorker in Torrejón de Ardoz. Responsibilities included assisting customers, handling transactions, stocking shelves, and maintaining product displays.
Zine, Poster & Editorial Materials Designer/Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed zines, posters, and editorial materials for the artistic and literary project Cartas a mis antepasadas, supporting layout and visual storytelling.
Graphic Artist & Props Designer (TV Series) at GloriaMundi Producciones
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created graphic artwork and painted props for the TV series Bellas Artes (GloriaMundi Producciones, 2023), contributing visual materials to production needs.
Visual Identity & Poster Designer (Art Project)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed visual identity and posters for the artistic project GENDERTEC, building a coherent graphic language for event communication.
Album Art Designer
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created album cover artwork for the music project Alberto Azul, shaping the visual concept for the release.
Zine Illustrator, Designer & Layout Artist
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Illustrated, designed, and laid out the self-published zine nuevemilnovent aytres kilómetros, developing a complete editorial visual system.
Zine Illustrator, Designer & Layout Artist
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Illustrated, designed, and laid out the self-published zine Cómo declararte a tu profe crush, creating print-ready editorial and visual assets.
Visual & Brand Identity Designer (Brand) at LeCuir
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed visual and brand identity for LeCuir, including 3D jewellery development. Worked across identity assets and product-related visual design to build a consistent brand presence. (IG: @lecuir)

Education

PhD in Fine Arts (in progress) at Complutense University of Madrid
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2026
Master's Degree in LGBTQ+ Studies at Complutense University of Madrid
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Complutense University of Madrid
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services