KYLA GU


BRANDING / GRAPHIC / MOTION / DIGITAL DESIGNER


BASED IN LONDON

BRANDING / GRAPHIC / DIGITAL DESIGNER BASED IN LONDON

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ABOUT 



Kyla Gu is a London-based graphic, brand, and transmedia designer with over three years of experience. Born in Guangzhou, China, she has developed a robust foundation in design principles and techniques, combined with a passion for creating impactful visual experiences. Specializing in comprehensive brand identities, she excels at crafting visual narratives that resonate deeply with target audiences.

Kyla's expertise spans multiple facets of design, including creative coding, motion design, and 3D, allowing her to explore and expand the borders of graphic design. Her proficiency in typography ensures that she effectively conveys brand messages through carefully crafted and aesthetically pleasing layouts. Additionally, her skills in motion design bring brands to life, creating engaging and immersive visual experiences.




EXPERIENCE



LONDON
LANDOR

04 / 2023

PRESENT

MID-WEIGHT


DESIGNER


/ Leveraged brand expertise and digital skills to create visual content for Fortune 500 brands like Abbott, BAT, and UNF.

/ Developed cohesive designs across various platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging and engagement.


DUBAI
PEEC

12 / 2022

04 /2023


CONTRACT

VISUAL DESIGNER


/ Maintained brand standards and increased exposure through a comprehensive understanding of the client's brand.

/ Produced diverse brand materials and collaborated on the design of an eco-friendly car with the Dubai government.


LONDON

JACK RENWICK STUDIO

12 / 2022

02 / 2023


INTERNSHIP

GRAPHIC DESIGNER


/ Contributed to brand strategy, developing brand value and concepts for a plant-based meat brand.

/ Designed and developed the studio website, integrating diverse perspectives and innovative coding solutions.


GUANGZHOU
ANOTHER DESIGN STUDIO

11 / 2020

09 / 2021


JUNIOR

VISUAL DESIGNER


/ Designed interactive digital content using transmedia coding, enhancing brand awareness and audience engagement.

/ Created advertising and marketing materials for exhibition visual identities, assisting in production and setup.

/ Contributed to the award-winning projects How far away living our distance (Tokyo TDC Awards) and GDC Award21 (Award 360º 2021).




AWARDS



LONDON DESIGN AWARDS

2024



MUSE CREATIVE AWARDS

2024



D&AD NEW BLOOD AWARDS

2022



TOKYO TDC AWARDS

2022

NOMINEE


How far away living our distance?


AWARD 360º 2021

2020

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN OF THE YEAR


︎︎︎GDC Award 2021




PRESS & INTERVIEW



ARTIST IN CONVERSATION: KYLA GU

06 / 2024

THE HOLY ART


︎︎︎Interview


10 QUESTIONS WITH KYLA GU

07 / 2024

AL-TIBA9 CONTEMPORARY ART


︎︎︎Interview


INTERVIEW WITH KYLA GU FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

07 /2024



FEATURED ARTIST: KYLA GU

08 /  2024



CHECK OUT KYLA GU’S STORY

09 /  2024




EDUCATION



UNITED KINGDOM
LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, UAL

09 / 2021

12 / 2022

MASTER'S DEGREE


MA graphic branding and identity


CHINA
GUANGZHOU ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

09 / 2016

07 / 2020

BACHELOR'S DEGREE


BA graphic design


SOUTH KOREA
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

09 / 2018

12 / 2018

EXCHANGE PROGRAM


BA design







Kyla Gu is a London-based graphic, brand, and transmedia designer with over three years of experience. Born in Guangzhou, China, she has developed a robust foundation in design principles and techniques, combined with a passion for creating impactful visual experiences. Specializing in comprehensive brand identities, she excels at crafting visual narratives that resonate deeply with target audiences.

Kyla's expertise spans multiple facets of design, including creative coding, motion design, and 3D, allowing her to explore and expand the borders of graphic design. Her proficiency in typography ensures that she effectively conveys brand messages through carefully crafted and aesthetically pleasing layouts. Additionally, her skills in motion design bring brands to life, creating engaging and immersive visual experiences.

BRANDING / GRAPHIC / DIGITAL DESIGNER
BASED IN LONDON

︎︎︎ LINKEDIN
︎︎︎ INSTAGRAM
︎︎︎ KYLAGU0306@GMAIL.COM






ABOUT 



Kyla Gu is a London-based graphic, brand, and transmedia designer with over three years of experience. Born in Guangzhou, China, she has developed a robust foundation in design principles and techniques, combined with a passion for creating impactful visual experiences. Specializing in comprehensive brand identities, she excels at crafting visual narratives that resonate deeply with target audiences.

Kyla's expertise spans multiple facets of design, including creative coding, motion design, and 3D, allowing her to explore and expand the borders of graphic design. Her proficiency in typography ensures that she effectively conveys brand messages through carefully crafted and aesthetically pleasing layouts. Additionally, her skills in motion design bring brands to life, creating engaging and immersive visual experiences.


EXPERIENCE



ANGZHOU
HENGDE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

01/2018

03/2018

CONTRACT

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ACHIEVEMENT

/ MANAGED AND DEVELOPED THE COMPANY’S VISUAL IDENTITY INCLUDING BRAND POSITIONING, ADVERTISING MATERIALS, PROMOTIONS, AND DIGITAL MARKETING.

/ LEVERAGE BRANDING EXPERTISE IN ENHANCING THE COMPANY'S CORPORATE IMAGE TO ENSURE PROFITABILITY AND BUSINESS GROWTH.

/ CONSISTENTLY BROUGHT FORTH
A POSITIVE WORK ETHIC AND A PASSION FOR MY CRAFT.




GUANGZHOU
GU LIWEI ADVERTISING DESIGN COMPANY

06/2016

09/2017


FREELANCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ACHIEVEMENT

/ DESIGNED AND DELIVERED SAFETY EDUCATION ASSETS FOR SHENZHEN SAFETY SUPERVISED BUREAU SEASONALLY, 4 SEASONS IN TOTAL.





EDUCATION


UNITED KINGDOM
LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, UAL 

09 / 2021

12 / 2022

MASTER'S DEGREE

MA GRAPHIC BRANDING AND IDENTITY




CHINA
GUANGZHOU ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

09 / 2016
-
07 / 2020



BACHELOR'S DEGREE

BA GRAPHIC DESIGN

ACHIEVEMENT

/ GRADUATION WITH HONOUR  

/ EXCELLENT FINAL PROJECT




SOUTH KOREA
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

09 / 2018
-
12 / 2018

EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAM

BA DESIGN  


 



AWARDS


D&AD NEW BLOOD AWARDS

2022

WOOD PENCIL

CHIVAS

/ ONE OF 186 PENCIL WINNERS OUT OF THOUSANDS OF ENTRIES FROM THE WORLD AND WON THE PORTFOLIO COMPETITION.

/ WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO PRODUCE WORK IN A CREATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER WHILE ENSURING BRAND AWARENESS OF THE TARGET AUDIENCE / MARKET.

/ COMPLETED 65% OF THE VISUAL IDENTITY INCLUDING BRAND POSITIONING, PACKAGE CONCEPT AND DESIGN, AND PROMOTIONS FOR CHIVAS.



TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION

2020

BRONZE AWARD



KAN TAI-KEUNG DESIGN AWARD

2019

2 SELECTED