Paula Madrid

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I’m a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Copenhagen, with a love for bold visuals and clear communication.

About

I’m a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Copenhagen, with a love for bold visuals and clear communication. After a few years in architecture, I found my true calling in graphic design — and haven’t looked back since!

From 2017 to 2025, I worked as the Lead Graphic Designer at the architecture studio BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, where I got to play with everything from editorial and stationery design to exhibition graphics, visual identities, and websites.

I work independently with clients of all sizes. My services include:

· Visual Identity Design
· Editorial & Print Design
· Exhibition & Environmental Graphics
· Infographics Design
· Signage & Wayfinding
· Editorial & Corporate Illustration

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined May 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • GermanIntermediate

Work experience· 6 roles

Global Manager, Graphic Design + Exhibitions · BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group (Denmark)Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr

Responsible for leading global graphic design and exhibition projects, delivering cohesive and impactful design solutions in line with BIG's values and standards. Overseeing the visual identity, exhibitions, and design strategies across international offices.

Lead Graphic Designer · BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group (Denmark)Jul 2020 – Jun 2023 · 3 yrs

Led graphic design efforts for architectural projects, coordinating with teams to develop visual branding, presentations, and Motion Graphics. Focused on enhancing project communication and visual storytelling.

Designer · BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group (Denmark)Jan 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Provided design support on a variety of architectural and exhibition projects, contributing to graphic content development and presentation materials.

Architect · Sulitze Muñoz Architects (Madrid)Aug 2018 – Jan 2019 · 6 mos
Design Assistant · BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group (Denmark)Jul 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Intern · EFFEKT Architects (Denmark)Jan 2017 – Jul 2017 · 7 mos

Education

Architect · Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid (Spain)2009 – 2016
Visiting School Programme · Architectural Association, London (UK)2013 – 2014

Certifications and awards

Motion Graphics with After Effects (150h)2019
Wayfinding and Signage Design Short Course2024

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