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Co-Founder and Creative Director
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HONDO
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Co-Founder and Creative Director
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Fran Méndez is listed as Co-Founder and Creative Director at HONDO, a with 2 employees, based in United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Fran Méndez.
Fran Méndez previously worked as Co-Founder at Hondo and Lecturer (Fellow at Higher Education Academy, FHEA) at University Of Greenwich. Fran Méndez holds Master'S Degree, Graphic Design from Elisava Escola Superior De Disseny I Enginyeria De Barcelona.
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About Fran Méndez
I am a designer and lecturer with over 15 years industry experience and specific expertise in branding, editorial and art direction. I spent 7 years in consultancy roles with global brands such as Huawei, and Samsung. I co-founded Hondo Studio alongside María Vioque Nguyen.I have collaborated with leading agencies and brands such as Koto Studio, Astrid Stavro Studio, Quim Marin Studio, Arillatype, CoType, Clap Studio, Beattie and Dane, Adobe, Lightricks, Coca Cola and Inditex. I art direct Anima magazine in close collaboration with Dejan Sudjic.I created the visual identities for companies such as Bede, Iwoca, Izal, Renovai, Rehlat, Li3ib, Al Jraiwy, Chance, Anima Magazine, Araxa, Heiter Magazine, among others.I was awarded LAUS ADG-FAD - Bronze, Barcelona, Spain; D&AD Awards - Shortlisted, London, UK; European Design Awards - Gold, Luxemburg; BPIF Awards - Shortlisted, Oxford, UK and AIGA, 50 Books 50 Covers, New York, EEUU.I represented Spain in the International Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean (BJCEM) held in Skopje, North Macedonia in 2009. My design has been published in international books, magazines and platforms including Monthly Design Magazine, Idn Magazine; Victionary; The Design Kids Global; Adobe; and has been exhibited at “Show us your type” (Brief Festival, La Fiambrera Gallery Madrid Spain, 2015), “36 Days Expo” (Barcelona Spain, 2017) and "Give me 5" (Madrid Spain, 2018). I was part of the jury at ANUARIA (Spanish National Graphic Design Awards) in 2017 [XXIV edition].I have a BA in Fine Art from the University of Salamanca (Spain, 2007). I completed the Erasmus graduate scheme at Academia di Belle Arti di Brera (Milan, 2006) and went on to study a Masters programme in teacher training at the Universitat Politècnica in Valencia (Spain, 2008). I have a. Masters degree in Graphic design and communication from ELISAVA (Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Spain, 2008). I completed the Leonardo graduate scheme in The Netherlands at Gerrit Rietveld Academie (Amsterdam, 2009) & The Royal Academy of Art (KABK, The Hague, 2009). I am a Fellow (FHEA) at the University of Greenwich (London United Kingdom, 2019).
Listed skills include Graphic Design, Illustration, Graphics, Illustrator, and 23 others.
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Co-Founder
CurrentHondo Studio is a dynamic design practice based in London and Palma de Mallorca that specialises in crafting purposeful and impactful design experiences alongside like-minded clients. From initial concept to final execution, we excel in a range of areas including branding, editorial, typography, and product design. With a holistic approach to each project, we strive to unlock its full potential. At Hondo, collaboration is key—we work closely with our clients to bring their vision to life, aligning with our shared values and aiming to make a positive impact.
Jun 2023 - Present
Lecturer (Fellow At Higher Education Academy, Fhea)
CurrentMy role includes module leader, preparation of teaching/learning plans, research, and delivery of lectures:- Branding and Advertising- Professional Practices and Portfolio- Interdisciplinary Design- Experience Design - Design Principles- Interdisciplinary Design Spaces - Creative Professional Practices
Aug 2019 - Present
Employability Lead
Lead to assess what the BA in Graphic and Digital Design needs and work with the University’s Employability Service departments to create an employability strategy tailored to the programme.
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024
Committee Member
Current
Feb 2021 - Present
Anima Magazine | Art Director
Art director and designer of Anima Magazine issue 1 and 2Anima gets beneath the surface of design, whilst understanding that appearances matter too. It is interested in what things mean, as well as how they look. As appealing to the professional as to the enthusiast, it understands that design never stands still and embraces the most vital issues. Its perspective is global and predictive. Beautifully designed and incisively written, Anima takes the subject out of the specialist domain and offers a clear and passionate view on where we are now.https://anima-magazine.com/
Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
Founder & Creative Director
Stupendous is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in London. The practice helps companies all over the world with branding, editorial, packaging and UX design.Stupendous has helped global brands such as Adobe, Inditex, Iwoca, Renovai, Bede, Li3ib, Anima magazine, Clap studio, Lightricks among others
Jun 2016 - Jun 2023
Visiting Lecturer
My role includes preparation of teaching / learning plans, research and delivery of lectures.- Graphics-led Experience Design - Design Principles- Design Challenges
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
Lead Visual Designer (Freelance Consultant)
Lead Visual Designer at Huawei Innovation Design Centre. I work on a number of different projects (Huawei and Honor) including packaging, GUI/UX design, branding, project management and research. Reporting directly to HQ in China.
Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
Senior Visual Designer
Visual Designer at Samsung Design Europe (SDE) I work on a number of different projects including packaging and UI/UX design as well as branding, digital illustration and editorial design. I'm consistently carrying out trend research for graphic and packaging reports which I create for HQ. Working at Samsung has given me the opportunity to fully understand how graphic design functions at an international level for a globally successful brand.
May 2015 - Jun 2016
Middleweight Visual Designer
Visual Designer at Samsung Design Europe (SDE) I work on a number of different projects including packaging and UI/UX design as well as branding, digital illustration and editorial design. I'm consistently carrying out trend research for graphic and packaging reports which I create for HQ.
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Junior Graphic Designer And Trend Researcher
Graphic Designer at Samsung Design Europe (SDE) I work on a number of different projects including packaging as well as branding, and editorial design. I'm consistently carrying out trend research for graphic and packaging reports which I create for HQ.
May 2011 - Apr 2013
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer at Studio Wesseling. I gained work experience in order to carry out projects for Cultural Promotion, Editorial design, Events Promotion, Packaging design and Graphic Identities.
Mar 2010 - May 2011
Graphic Design Intern
Internship as a graphic designer. I worked on differnt Editorial Design projects, mainly books.
Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
Graphic Design Intern
Internship as a graphic design. I took part in projects alongside my superiors which included Editorial Design, Event Promotion and Graphic Identities.
Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
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Fran Méndez education
Master'S Degree, Graphic Design
Master'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching In Fine Arts
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fine Art
Erasmus Mundus, Fine Arts
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What company does Fran Méndez work for?
Fran Méndez works for HONDO.
What is Fran Méndez's role at HONDO?
Fran Méndez is listed as Co-Founder and Creative Director at HONDO.
Where is Fran Méndez based?
Fran Méndez is based in United Kingdom while working with HONDO.
What companies has Fran Méndez worked for?
Fran Méndez has worked for Hondo, University Of Greenwich, Diex Asociación De Diseñadores De Extremadura, Port Magazine, and Stupendous.
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Fran Méndez's colleagues at HONDO include Jordan James.
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Fran Méndez holds Master'S Degree, Graphic Design from Elisava Escola Superior De Disseny I Enginyeria De Barcelona.
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Fran Méndez is listed with skills including Graphic Design, Illustration, Graphics, Illustrator, Drawing, Typography, Indesign, and Visual Communication.
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