Victoria Paeva

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I work at the intersection between public space, publishing and research. I use fieldwork, participatory practices, mapping and hands-on work (mostly with wood, textile, print) as methods in my work.

About

I work at the intersection between public space, publishing and research. I use fieldwork, participatory practices, mapping and hands-on work (mostly with wood, textile, print) as methods in my work. I am interested in grass-root initiatives, alternative culture environments, and off-grid narratives.

I am infinitely curious how our built environment shapes our behaviour and how this is manifested in a broader cultural landscape. I embrace collaboration, learning through making, and critical thinking. (she/her)

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Other

Work experience· 13 roles

Junior Art Director Graphic Designer Editorial & Exhibition Designer · Jugendkulturhaus DynamoOct 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

In this role, I developed styleguides for the institution’s campaign visual identities, mentored interns in campaign design processes, and designed and prototyped signage. I managed the print workshop, guiding users and handling printing tasks for posters, booklets, and flyers. I translated research content into visual and spatial formats such as installations, spatial structures, and publications. Additionally, I designed exhibitions and editorial layouts emphasizing content, narration, and user experience, collaborating closely with curators, artists, architects, and fabricators, and supervised installation phases.

Junior Art Director · Jugendkulturhaus DynamoOct 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos

Developed concepts and style guides for visual campaign identities, mentored interns in the design process, designed signage systems, managed the print workshop, and provided user guidance. Created exhibition and editorial designs based on content, narrative, and desired experience, ensuring visual clarity and collaborating closely with curators, artists, architects, and producers.

Junior Art Director Graphic Designer Editorial & Exhibition Designer · Jugendkulturhaus DynamoOct 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsibilities included concept development, designing editorial and exhibition layouts, ensuring visual clarity and consistency, and collaborating with curators, artists, architects, and fabricators. I also supervised or assisted during installation phases. The work focused on transforming research content into multi-format visual and spatial presentations.

Graphic Designer, Editorial & Exhibition Designer · Jugendkulturhaus DynamoOct 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Freelance Graphic Designer & Printmaker · FreelanceMay 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Graphic Designer · inkpression ltdApr 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Graphic Designer & Printmaker · Freelance / Basel–ZürichApr 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Architectural & Urban Designer · transformatori associationMay 2018 – Aug 2025 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Education· 5

MA Visual Communication and Iconic Research · Basel School of Design2014 – 2017
BA Architecture · NBU, Sofia, Bulgaria2009 – 2013
Bachelor in Architecture · Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria2009 – 2013
Master in Visual Communication and Image Research · Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel, Switzerland2014 – 2017

Certifications and awards· 14

Emerging Talents Design Prototype Grant2024 – 2025
Conference Speaker: Commons in Design2023 – 2025
Publication: Commons in Design2023 – 2025
Exhibition: New Horizon Of Design Education2022 – 2025

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