I was born and raised in Croatia but have spent most of my adult life traveling and living abroad. I'm a multi-faceted individual, an INFJ-A personality with broad interests and deep passions. I've worked in the creative field for over 25 years, starting with graphic design contributions to a local environmental agency's magazine. Throughout my career, I've led numerous projects ranging from logo and branding development for local businesses to international campaigns and mobile applications, both as a UX/UI designer and project manager. I have owned design studios and managed teams, and in recent years, I have been deeply exploring AI, especially generative AI and large language models.…

Marko Čavka

I was born and raised in Croatia but have spent most of my adult life traveling and living abroad. I'm a multi-faceted individual, an INFJ-A personality with broad interests and deep passions. I've worked in the creative field for over 25 years, starting with graphic design contributions to a local environmental agency's magazine. Throughout my career, I've led numerous projects ranging from logo and branding development for local businesses to international campaigns and mobile applications, both as a UX/UI designer and project manager. I have owned design studios and managed teams, and in recent years, I have been deeply exploring AI, especially generative AI and large language models.…

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I was born and raised in Croatia but have spent most of my adult life traveling and living abroad. I’m a multi-faceted individual, an INFJ-A personality with broad interests and deep passions. I’ve worked in the creative field for over 25 years, starting with graphic design contributions to a local environmental agency’s magazine.

Throughout my career, I’ve led numerous projects ranging from logo and branding development for local businesses to international campaigns and mobile applications, both as a UX/UI designer and project manager. I have owned design studios and managed teams, and in recent years, I have been deeply exploring AI, especially generative AI and large language models.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance, graphic/web/brand designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Project-based freelance designer, working with clients world-wide, predominantly branding, WordPress websites, and various graphic design & consulting projects (book covers, brochures, social media designs, AI prompting consulting, AI automation etc).
Founder, Creative Director at Excedo ltd.
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Owner of a creative studio in the capital of Croatia, working internationally on projects that included: Project management, Brand development & Visual Identity, Web and Print design & services, Mobile applications (iOS & Android), and Video production.
Co-founder, Creative Director at Quavian ltd.
August 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Mobile applications (Android & iOS) with advanced content management systems for supermarkets, shopping malls, museums, airports, outdoor & indoor venues & events etc. Managing a team of developers; overseeing front-end and back-end solutions.
Owner, Graphic/Web Designer at ZenArt design ltd.
January 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Owner of a small graphic/web design studio. Managing projects, small teams of employees, pitching to new clients, mostly focusing on graphic design and website development for NGOs, small corporations and local clients.
Graphic Designer at M.E.C. ltd.
January 31, 2001 - July 25, 2025
Graphic designer in a roto-printing, food packaging company. Worked on new designs for packaging designs of various products (snacks, candies, spices, cosmetics).
Founder, Creative Director at Excedo ltd.
January 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Owned a creative studio in Zagreb, Croatia, working internationally on brand development, visual identity, web and print design, mobile applications for iOS and Android, video production, and project management from January 2011 to 2021.
Co-founder, Creative Director at Quavian ltd.
August 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Co-founded and worked as Creative Director of Quavian ltd. in Dublin, Ireland, developing mobile applications (Android & iOS) with advanced content management systems for supermarkets, shopping malls, museums, airports, and other venues. Managed a team of developers and oversaw front-end and back-end solutions from May 2013 to August 2017.
Owner, Graphic/Web Design Studio at ZenArt design ltd.
January 1, 2011 - August 6, 2025
Owned and managed a small graphic/web design studio based in Čakovec, Croatia, handling project management, teams, and client pitching. Focused mainly on NGO’s, small corporations, and local businesses predominantly in graphic design and website development between January 2001 and January 2011.
Graphic Designer at Rotoprinting, Food Packaging Company
January 1, 2001 - August 6, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer in a roto-printing and food packaging company creating new package designs for various products such as snacks, candies, spices, and cosmetics from September 1998 to January 2001.
Graphic Designer (Volunteer) at The Art of Living Foundation
June 1, 2006 - August 6, 2025
Volunteered at the Art of Living German center in Bad Antogast, Germany, creating the first branding and visual identity guidelines, brochures, and website for the Sri Sri Ayurveda clinic from March 2005 to June 2006.
Freelance Graphic/Web/Brand Designer at Excedo ltd.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Project-based freelance designer worldwide, working predominantly on branding, WordPress websites, graphic design, consulting projects including book covers, brochures, social media design, AI prompting consulting, and AI automation from 2021 onward.

Education

High-school Diploma at Unknown
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Qualifications

High-school (Chemistry)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Graphic and web design courses and workshops
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Workshops (IT, Marketing, design, animation, branding, moviemaking)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Computers & Electronics, Education, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
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