Giulia de Oliveira Borba (BA in Visual Communication and Global & International Studies) is an interdisciplinary designer based in Vancouver, BC. Her current practice consists mainly of printmaking, embroidery, and graphic design. Giulia has completed her master of design at Emily Carr University in 2023, focusing her research on the role a creative practice has in understanding and addressing climate crisis-evoked affects.

If you want to read a little bit more about Giulia’s work check out: https://vancouverguardian.com/vancouver-artist-giulia-de-oliveira-borba/

Some of Giulia’s work done during the MDes program (2021-2023) can be found at http://fullresgradstudios.ecuad.ca/gborba/

Education

Emily Carr University of Art and Design \ Vancouver, Canada
Master of Design (Interdisciplinary)

September 2021–May 2023


Loyola University Chicago \ Chicago, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication and Global & International Studies; Interdisciplinary Honors Program

Aug 2017 - May 2021 | Summa Cum Laude | Phi Beta Kappa


Loyola University Chicago - John Felice Rome Center \ Rome, Italy
Study Abroad Program

Fall 2019


Bauhaus Universität Weimar \ Weimar, Germany
Homo Ludens: Product Design Tools for Play

2-week Summer Session 2019


Experience

Wosk Print Collection \ Vancouver, Canada

Research Assistant

January–May 2023

Organized database;
Curated a selection of works to display during library events;
Built a course on articulate alongside the faculty lead to serve
as an educational resource for students learning about printmaking.

Nature Relations Platform \ Vancouver, Canada

Research Assistant

September 2022–May 2023

Participated in workshops;
Contributed to writings for the publication;
Collaboratively designed the publication.

Emily Carr University \ Vancouver, Canada 

Teaching Fellow (Communication Design  204: Type and character) 

September–December 2022

Taught typography class; 
Supported students in their projects.

Shumka Center \ Vancouver, Canada 

Research Assistant; Paired with local business through the Shumka Center 

January–April 2022

Developed brand guidelines for uses of company assets;
Expanded brand identity;
Designed brand and style guide.

Emily Carr University \ Vancouver, Canada 

Teaching Assistant (Design Futures) 

January–April 2022

Participated in projects and aided in class discussions

Global Engagement Programs at Loyola University \ Chicago, USA 

Designer and Facilitator

February–May 2020

Managed social media;
Planned and facilitated meetings opening space for dialogue and stimulating in-depth reflection for students and staff.

DZ Estudio \ Porto Alegre, Brazil

Graphic Design Intern & Freelancer

June–July 2020 & July–August 2020

Created and edited videos;
Reviewed website to find points for improvement;
Cooperatively worked on digital pieces for various clients.

Jesuit Refugee Service \ Rome, Italy

Graphic Design Intern

September–December 2019

Reorganized media database facilitating more efficient image searches;
Designed information packet to effectively provide information to donors and visitors;
Edited images for expansion of online store.

Exhibitions

The Show Exhibition \ Emily Carr University and online 

May 2023

Climate Change Exhibition \ Emily Carr University

April 2023

Sensory Overload LUC Senior Exhibition \ online

May 2021

Honours & Activities

Curriculum Planning Committee at ECU

Student Representative 

October 2022–May 2023

Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)

Student Member 

October 2022–Present

ECU

Substitute for a Design Exhibition class 

February 2023

International Master of Design Research Forum (co-hosted by ECU)

Presenter

November 2022

Dean’s List at LUC

2017–2021

Global & International Studies Senior Honors Award 

Recipient

2020

Diminuendo Literary and Visual Arts Magazine 

Technology & Design Committee Chair

January 2020–May 2021

AIGA Loyola University Chicago Chapter

Member

August 2020–May 2021

Software Skills

Expert in Indesign, XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Zoom
Proficient in After Effects, Microsoft 365, Canva, Slack, WordPress
Working Knowledge of Premiere Pro, HTML and CSS

Languages

Fluent in English and Portuguese (native)
Intermediate level Italian
Beginner level French