Tamara Barilo
Graphic Designer, who also lives in the 3D world and loves to press the shutter button
The Visual Polyglot
I build worlds of pixels with personality.
Raised across two countries and fluent in three languages, I’ve spent my life navigating the nuances of three cultures, gathering insights about traditions of other nations. This background is my blueprint for design; it grants me the fluidity to translate complex concepts into a visual dialect that feels instinctively familiar yet exciting, whether it's tailored to a global stage or a specific community. Through the lens of my camera, I observe and capture the raw textures and architectural stories of the world around me.
Professional Life
As a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and a background as a Motion Graphics Teaching Assistant, my professional career is defined by technical precision and multi-disciplinary leadership. In the high-stakes world of the precious metals industry, I oversaw the complete design and production lifecycle for high-value collectible assets—including the 2026 Lunar New Year Horse, holiday series, and client commissions. I personally directed, captured, and edited high-resolution photography on a Canon R5 using 100mm and 35mm lenses, specializing in macro product shots to highlight intricate bullion details, social media content to drive engagement, and "mint life" lifestyle photography to humanize the brand’s production process. By managing the full post-production workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, I ensured every asset achieved a flawless, market-ready finish that maintained the high-precision standards of the precious metals industry and made sure every asset met rigorous archival standards.
Beyond physical production, I have spent nearly four years architecting the digital strategy for a global health foundation. Following my comprehensive UX/UI redesign of their primary platforms, I was appointed to lead a specialized design team through a critical two-month summer launch phase. I managed the end-to-end delegation of projects and technical sprints, ensuring all deliverables met rigorous performance standards while 'punching up' the site’s visual impact and speed. My dual experience in directing brand campaigns and delivering integrated branding packages for a global clientele allows me to translate complex visions into a visual dialect that is both instinctively familiar and technically flawless.
From developing integrated branding packages to driving engagement through sophisticated motion graphics, I combine elite academic theory with a proven ability to deliver flawless, high-conversion visual stories across 3D, digital, and print platforms.
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To learn more about my professional life, visit my LinkedIn page.
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