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