Valentino Mateski

What does a baby registry look like when it actually feels calm?

For Wishbaby, the work wasn’t about adding more softness; it was about removing noise. Less “cute,” more clarity. Less scattered, more considered.

We designed a system that feels warm, but structured. Something that...

Can typography carry a whole package?

That was the starting point. Instead of building around graphics or effects, I let the type define the structure, how it sits, how it scales, how it holds everything together.

Once that was in place, the rest became a matter of restraint....

What should a cocktail brand feel like before you even open the can?

When I started working on the identity for SeventhWave, that question shaped everything.

This isn’t a drink designed for a bar counter. It’s designed for the in-between moments: warm air, late afternoons, and...

Typography exploration for a client. ⬇️

As a brand designer, typography is one of the first places I test a brand’s personality. I ask myself: how should this brand sound if it could only speak through type?

I play with weight, spacing, and rhythm. Small shifts change...