Paulo Chikoti-Bandua

I am a visual designer based in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest with over 7-years of multidisciplinary design experience. I specialize in the design of brand identities, pitch decks, landing pages, digital content, and UI design for social-good-oriented projects. I am co-owner of a design studio Etali Design; a design studio that focuses on crafting visually stunning design for people who care deeply about social impact. I prioritize empathy, care, and quality with all my clients, and look forward ot working together.

Projects

Cryptovana UI & Brand Design

Case study for a crypto trading app that is simple, non-intimidating, and allows people to invest easily.

Rappaw: UI Design and Branding

Branding and UI design for an inclusive dog-walking app.

WanPay: Fintech Startup Branding

Identity design designed for a South Pacific-based fintech app.

Work History

Lead Designer

Etali Design, LLCSuccessfully designed and launched 30+ socially-focused creative projects working mainly with small business, solopreneur, and non-profit, clients. Crafted digital and print design services for clients including brand and identity design, UI design, stationery, posters, social graphics, and website design. Provided design services for clients in industries such as health-tech, film, coaching, higher education, faith-based, and food services.

Graphic Arts and Public Information Specialist (Contract Position)

Tacoma Public LibraryNov 2021 - May 2022 • 7 mosWorked productively with the team at the Public Information Office to create 20+ on-brand design deliverables for the library’s print and digital marketing initiatives, campaigns, and in-house projects. Collaborated with local branch staff to create instagram highlights for each of the 9 tacoma branches.

Junior Designer

Pacific Lutheran UniversitySep 2019 - Sep 2020 • 1 yr 1 moSpearheaded 3 design projects for student-focused campus events. Co-created donor wall design for the newly constructed Nursing Lab building. Collaborated to ideate and design 10+ unique on-campus marketing projects. Fostered productive relationships with on-campus stakeholders in the marketing and communications department.

Education

Dribbble Academy

Product Design Certificate, UI/UXPresent

Interaction Design Foundation

Bootcamp, UX May 2020 - May 2020

Oral Roberts University

Graduate Degree, Entrepreneruship2013 - May 2015

Oral Roberts University

Bachelor's Degree, International Business Aug 2008 - May 2012

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