Raquel Romans
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Siné Institute
Freelance Project | Client: Siné Insitute | Role: Logo, Illustration, Branding & Design
The Siné Institute is an upcoming non-profit organization, that will serve as a hub for the Canadian-Filipino community to collaborate in the arts, culture, and creative industries.
I tried a couple different versions and landed upon the use of triangles to create a sun which pays homage to the Philippines flag. The gradient of the orange to yellow colour scheme symbolizing warmth and diversity. The triangles which look like sun rays extending out like welcoming arms, but also give off the effect of a spotlight. Overall it’s a visual that celebrates the power of community, collaboration and artistic energy.
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Through the Lens
Content Creation | Role: Photographer | Camera Used: Kodak Cameo AF Panoramic
This project is a visual exploration captured exclusively on 35mm film. It embraces the imperfections, textures, and tones unique to analog photography, celebrating its nostalgic yet timeless quality. The goal is to document authentic moments, environments, and emotions that digital formats often polish away, allowing the rawness of film to tell the story.
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Tote Bag Designs
Freelance Project | Role: Illustration, Branding & Design
This piece began as an exploration of Illustrator’s Enhanced 3D and Materials features when they were first released. I was heavily inspired by “Tek It” by Cafuné – particularly the lyric “I watch the moon,” which influenced the visual direction. Tote bags were trending widely in 2022/2023, so I used that format as a culturally relevant canvas for the design.
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Siné Film Fest
Freelance Project | Client: Siné Insitute | Role: Logo, Illustration, Branding & Design
Siné Film Fest presented by Siné Institute is the first film festival in Canada dedicated to showcasing Filipino talents in film. Set to take place April 2024, the lineup includes Filipino-Canadian films, 4k Filipino Classic, Gala Film Presentations, Late Night Screenings and Educational Workshops.
The Co-founder connected with me to develop a logo and other branded assets that reflects the passions in filmmaking and storytelling within the Filipino-Canadian community.
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