About Me CV V.1
I’m a Communication designer based in Sydney, with more than ten years of experience, specialising in brand development and management, graphic design and branding, web design, advertising, information design, and social media design.
Experience
Founder, Communication Designer
Despot Design Studio, Skopje, North Macedonia
Mar 2014 - Feb 2024
Business Development Manager
Casa Porte, Skopje, North Macedonia
May 2017 - Dec 2022
Program Manager, US Exchange Programs
Kouzon Corporation, Long Branch, NJ, the US
Aug 2014 - Apr 2017
Brand Manager
Jasen Construction, Skopje, North Macedonia
Jun 2008 - June 2014
Education
Master of Design (Advanced)
Torrens University, Sydney, Australia
Jun 2023 - Present
Master of Arts (MA)
University American College, Skopje, North Macedonia
Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)
University Ss.Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, North Macedonia
May 2009 - Oct 2012
Technical Skills
Brand design and identity creation, maintaining and implementing corporate brand guidelines, logos, colour palettes and style guides across multiple communication assets and platforms, implementing design principles such as typography, layout, grid systems
Skills: Creativity, Attention to detail, Communication, Team Collaboration, Planning and Strategy development, Time Management, Deadline management, Brainstorming and Prioritising
Software. Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Project Management: Miro, Bitrix24 CRM, Atlassian, Monday, other CMSOther: Microsoft 365, Keynote, WordPress CMS, WooCommerce, Wix Studio, Shopify
Certificates
Digital Marketing Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)
Design Thinking: Implementing the Process (Project Management Institute)
Design Thinking: Data Intelligence (National Association of State Boards of Ac)
Project Management Simplified (Project Management Institute / NASBA)
Marketing Strategy: Competitive Intelligence (Linkedin Learning)
Work V.2
Design solutions for strategy,
identity, editorial, print, environments,
digital, experimental and packaging.
Promo Box A4
Project
Ovalo Brand book
Project
Casa Porte Web page Design
Project
Casa Porte Online Shop
Project
The Brand Portfolio
Project
Botanica Urbana Kafana
Project
Panika.be
Project
About Me V.2
I’m a senior graphic designer, web designer, and multidisciplinary artist based in Sydney working with clients from all over the world creating beautiful and useful digital and physical products.
My Profile
As a designer, I specialize in the creation of dynamic brands with flexible identities, packaging, and web design. Effective solutions through creativity and design with a strategic, adaptable, and global approach. Since I started my career in 2008, I have created brands and visual identities for more than 100 clients.
I don't just work with enterprise-level businesses either, in fact, I love working with start-ups and small, home-grown outfits as well. I appreciate that every business has different challenges, and our experience allows for the right approach at every level.
My goal is simple. Mutual success and growth by giving value.
My Bio
I have a traditional design education, with a Master of Arts (MA) from University American College, Macedonia, and a Master of Design from Torrens University Australi. After spending several years designing at my small design studio in Macedonia, I moved to Sydney and led design in-house at a variety of startups.
For the past 3 years as an independent designer, I've been working on websites and brand identity for digital products and services. I craft product experiences through a solid knowledge of branding and communications.
Services
Strategy & Brand
Research & Insights
Brand Audit
Brand Architecture
Brand Model
Brand Narrative
Naming
Tagline
Brand Identity
Logo
System Guidelines
Design & Experience
Book Design
Editorial Design
Promotional Materials
Stationery
Packaging
Print Production
Website & App UX/UI Design
Website Development
Signage & Wayfinding
Environmental Graphics
Exhibition Graphics
Campaigns
Content Creation
Content Strategy
Art Direction
Copywriting
Photography
Illustration
Videography
Animation
Infographics
Do you want to know more?
If you like curiosities, if you want to know how my professional history was in chronological order and where the idea of creating content for designers came from, I created a specific page for this.
Home - 05.2024 V.2
Graphic & Web Designer.
Artist. Photographer.
About
Venturing past the realm of tangible experiences, we delve into the unending possibilities of creativity. A persistent drive to seek the extraordinary transformation. Rooted in the very essence of its name, 'Nirakaar', our endeavour lies in pushing the boundaries of shapes, colours and forms to explore and inspire stories worth telling.
Designing stories. Inspiring emotions.
Young pack with diverse minds and a common purpose.
Selected Work
Browse my selected projects below.
Promo Box A4
Project
Ovalo Brand book
Project
Casa Porte Web page Design
Project
Casa Porte Online Shop
Project
The Brand Portfolio
Project
Botanica Urbana Kafana
Project
Panika.be
Project
Featured News
Home - 05.2024 V.1
Graphic & Web Designer.
Artist. Photographer.
Who I am
My name is David Despotoski. I’m a senior graphic designer, web designer, and multidisciplinary artist based in Sydney working with clients from all over the world creating beautiful and useful digital and physical products.
Designing stories. Inspiring emotions.
Translating tiny details into design systems.
Selected Work
Browse my selected projects below.
Featured News
Home – 02.2024
Hello, my name is David.I'm a Communication Designer who has been living on his passion for more than 16 years.
Hello, my name is David.I am a Communication Designer who has been living on his passion for more than 16 years.
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About me
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I am a passionate graphic and web designer, based in Sydney, Australia.
As a designer, I specialize in the creation of dynamic brands with flexible identities, packaging, and web design. Effective solutions through creativity and design with a strategic, adaptable, and global approach.
Since I started my career in 2008, I have created brands and visual identities for more than 100 clients.
Approach
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My work as a brand designer involves, by nature, being able to serve various types of segments and industries, from the lawyer who needs a brand and stationery materials to the fintech who needs to reformulate his brand, his website, and all his visual communication on social media.
My mission is to transform doubts and concerns into brands and visual systems that stay.
Projects
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Selection of some projects carried out in recent years.
