Bagdad Cafe Movie Poster

Year 2014

Layout design

Poster design

Typography

For this project, I designed a poster for the film Bagdad Cafe, using the movie’s desert setting and style as key inspiration points. I wanted the typography to not only stand out but also reflect the essence of the film—its sense of place, isolation, and the characters that inhabit the story. The final result is a poster that both respects the aesthetic of the film. The process involved a lot of hands-on experimentation with typography and texture to achieve the desired visual impact.

Creation Process

To achieve this, I explored a variety of typography styles that could convey a rustic, slightly surreal atmosphere. By scanning different fonts and experimenting with their forms, I manipulated the text to create a visually engaging title. The bold, reflective typography I ultimately chose mimics the heat and mirage-like qualities of the desert, giving the title a dynamic presence that captures the film’s environment. The letters appear to distort and shift, much like the characters’ experiences in the movie.

Additionally, I incorporated elements from the film’s location into the design. By using colors and textures that evoke the warm, sun-bleached tones of the desert, I ensured the visual language of the poster resonates with the film’s setting. The muted background highlights the vibrant yellow-green title, creating a contrast that draws attention to the text while maintaining the poster’s cohesive feel.

I’m a graphic designer specializing in the arts and cultural fields. I thrive on projects that allow me to combine my passion for art with my skills in communication and design, exploring the role and influence of art in today’s society.

Education

Instituto Europeo Di Design

2014 – 2018

Madrid, Spain

Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Communication

Oslo Metropolitan University

2022 – 2024

Oslo, Norway

Master’s in Art and Society

Skills

Webdesign

UX Design + Website Design

Photography

Skills in composition + photo editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop + InDesign + Illustrator

 
 

Graphic Design                                 Concept development + branding + illustration + layoutdesign + bookbinding

Experience

Freelance designer

July 2019 – present

Brand + Website Design for small businesses
publication + layout design
Social media + communication strategies

Student Assistant, OsloMet

September 2023 – May 2024

Assisting art students with Adobe programs + use of camera and photography equipment + photography assistant for photo shoots

«Reparatørene kommer!»

November 2023 – December 2023

Participatory art project with a school class in Oslo + developing the art project as an artist + leading and managing workshops + execution of public installation

Bragernes ByLab

March 2023 – May 2023

Participatory art project in Drammen, Norway as part of EU-project CONTRA (CONflict in TRAnsformations). As an assistant in the project: recruitment of participants + handling set design and room setup + facilitating and executing the ByLabs experience

Art Gallery Cruz Más Cruz

April 2019 – June 2019

Webdesign + support in curating exhibition + recreation of Cruz Novillo’s artwork

Bow Tie fashion brand

November 2018 – March 2019

Community manager + social media strategist + panning and implementing strategies for social media

Next 3000 Design Studio

June 2018 – November 2018

Design intern. Brand identity + layout design + UX/Web design

Lina Ortas Communication

February 2016 – July 2016

Design + marketing intern + creation of content for social media for different brands + design of mailchimp e-newsletters

WE ARE FAIR!

February 2016

International art festival in Madrid, Spain. Exhibited a cooking book with illustrations + layout design + bookbinding

ARLES, Les Rencontres de la Photographie

June 2017

Photography portfolio review with Rafael Doctor (Director of the Andalusian Photography House)