I’m a multidisciplinary brand and graphic designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact visual systems for startups, agencies, and product teams. My workflow blends brand identity, pitch-deck refinement, interactive layouts, and 3D visualization,giving clients a complete end-to-end design solution instead of fragmented deliverables. I specialize in transforming rough concepts into polished, investor-ready assets: cohesive brand identities, clean logo systems, modern color palettes, and user-friendly demo/web screens. In short, i never turned a client down, and im always trying to learn and adapt. Not a single client yet gave me an impossible task so I hope I can be really good use for you.

Matija Barac

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I’m a multidisciplinary brand and graphic designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact visual systems for startups, agencies, and product teams. My workflow blends brand identity, pitch-deck refinement, interactive layouts, and 3D visualization,giving clients a complete end-to-end design solution instead of fragmented deliverables. I specialize in transforming rough concepts into polished, investor-ready assets: cohesive brand identities, clean logo systems, modern color palettes, and user-friendly demo/web screens. In short, i never turned a client down, and im always trying to learn and adapt. Not a single client yet gave me an impossible task so I hope I can be really good use for you.

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I’m a multidisciplinary brand and graphic designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-impact visual systems for startups, agencies, and product teams. My workflow blends brand identity, pitch-deck refinement, interactive layouts, and 3D visualization,giving clients a complete end-to-end design solution instead of fragmented deliverables.

I specialize in transforming rough concepts into polished, investor-ready assets: cohesive brand identities, clean logo systems, modern color palettes, and user-friendly demo/web screens. In short, i never turned a client down, and im always trying to learn and adapt. Not a single client yet gave me an impossible task so I hope I can be really good use for you.

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Language

English
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphics Designer at Frigo-Ve
May 15, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Advertising Designs, Logo design and Logo MockUps, Photo and Video Manipulation
Graphic Designer
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Created modern logos, branding materials, and editorial layouts across multiple industries. Designed business cards, book covers, and promotional materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered numerous projects for towns, restaurants, and small businesses. Created promotional ads, business cards, book covers, and social media visuals. Ensured brand consistency and usability across print and digital applications.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Worked full-time for over 2 years, creating modern logos, branding materials, and editorial layouts. Designed business cards, book covers, and promotional materials across different industries.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Delivered numerous projects for towns, restaurants, and small businesses. Created promotional ads, business cards, book covers, and social media visuals. Ensured brand consistency and usability across print and digital applications.

Education

Bachelor of Polytechnic at University of Rijeka
May 5, 2020 - September 15, 2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Polytechnic) at Polytechnic University of Croatia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering (Polytechnic) at Polytechnic University of Croatia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail
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    uniE621 Full Label Design & 3D Product Visualization
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    uniE621 Full Menu Design & Print Production
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    uniE621 Full CD Album Artwork & Packaging Design
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