Fran Méndez

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Co-Founder and Creative Director @ HONDO
United Kingdom
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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).

Fran Méndez's Current Company Details
HONDO

Hondo

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Co-Founder and Creative Director
United Kingdom
Website:
hondo.co
Employees:
2
Fran Méndez Work Experience Details
  • Hondo
    Co-Founder And Creative Director
    Hondo
    United Kingdom
  • Hondo
    Co-Founder
    Hondo Jun 2023 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Hondo 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.
  • University Of Greenwich
    Lecturer (Fellow At Higher Education Academy, Fhea)
    University Of Greenwich Aug 2019 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    My 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
  • University Of Greenwich
    Employability Lead
    University Of Greenwich Oct 2023 - Sep 2024
    London Area, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Diex Asociación De Diseñadores De Extremadura
    Committee Member
    Diex Asociación De Diseñadores De Extremadura Feb 2021 - Present
  • Port Magazine
    Anima Magazine | Art Director
    Port Magazine Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
    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/
  • Stupendous
    Founder & Creative Director
    Stupendous Jun 2016 - Jun 2023
    London, United Kingdom
    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
  • University Of Greenwich
    Visiting Lecturer
    University Of Greenwich Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    My role includes preparation of teaching / learning plans, research and delivery of lectures.- Graphics-led Experience Design - Design Principles- Design Challenges
  • Huawei Innovation Design Centre
    Lead Visual Designer (Freelance Consultant)
    Huawei Innovation Design Centre Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Samsung Design Europe
    Senior Visual Designer
    Samsung Design Europe May 2015 - Jun 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Samsung Electronics
    Middleweight Visual Designer
    Samsung Electronics Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Samsung Electronics
    Junior Graphic Designer And Trend Researcher
    Samsung Electronics May 2011 - Apr 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Studio Wesseling
    Graphic Designer
    Studio Wesseling Mar 2010 - May 2011
    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
    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.
  • Somos Libros
    Graphic Design Intern
    Somos Libros Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Internship as a graphic designer. I worked on differnt Editorial Design projects, mainly books.
  • Pixel Comunicacio
    Graphic Design Intern
    Pixel Comunicacio Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Internship as a graphic design. I took part in projects alongside my superiors which included Editorial Design, Event Promotion and Graphic Identities.

Fran Méndez Skills

Graphic Design Illustration Graphics Illustrator Drawing Typography Indesign Visual Communication Branding And Identity Art Direction Corporate Identity Calligraphy Concept Design Logo Design Trend Researcher Painting Fine Art Photoshop Hand Lettering Packaging Design Concept Development Packaging Branding User Experience Creative Direction User Interface Design Concept Art

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Fran Méndez attended Elisava Escola Superior De Disseny I Enginyeria De Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica De València (Upv), Universidad De Salamanca, Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera.

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Fran Méndez has skills like Graphic Design, Illustration, Graphics, Illustrator, Drawing, Typography, Indesign, Visual Communication, Branding And Identity, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Calligraphy.

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