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Melina Vafiadis, 26
Visual Communication
Graduate of the Design University in Pforzheim, Germany
Bio
I was born in Athens and raised on the island of Santorini in southern Greece. After the school years, I moved to Germany where I spent the first year learning the language. I studied from 2016 to 2019 Visual Communication in the Design faculty of Pforzheim, a small town in southern Germany.
During my studies I immersed into the direction of Print Design. Through own experimentation, I additionally developed the skills of animation, video editing, Motion Design and photo-manipulation.
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UPDATE
During the pandemic years I decided to start a new career dedicated to Scuba Diving and the underwater world, which was always one of my passions. I'm currently based in Greece working as a Divemaster. The next plan is to become an underwater videographer. Digital Design and Art is still something I do privately.
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personal mindset
Due to mixed family origins, I'm able to observe the world through an objective and sensitised viewpoint. I have overcome the fear of leaving my comfort zone, and let my curiosity lead me to the next place I'll call home.
I've always questioned the status quo, and believe in critical thinking. Progress can only come with risks and losing fear of change.
As an artist behind the camera I also identify as a performer and usually enjoy the role of the muse in front of the camera. Dancing is another way of expression that I use.
In general I stand for open-mindedness, originality and imagination.
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skills
Graphic Design experiences:
Editorial Design, Corporate Design, Advertisement, Illustration, Animation, Video-Editing, Pre-Press, Typography, digital Photography
Workshop experiences:
painting, sketching, sculpturing, silk-screen printing
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