Design has several layers,
but one clear purpose…
Design stimulates the senses and the mind. It is a path that stimulates thought and leads in the process.
It is a way of thinking, a deduction that excites, provokes, irritates and fascinates….
Design is intentional, conscious. It creeps into us. Design works and exploits.
It invites and guides. Design is so simple… It is the most difficult thing I do.
A little bit about myself…
My name is Pablo D. Blattner. I am 52 and a Swiss citizen. However, I was born and grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. My family comes from Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
At the age of 17 I had my first encounter with the Swiss culture and even then I wanted to return to the country of my ancestors.
Today I am married and live in the countryside on the southern slope of the Ricken Pass, where I recharge my batteries for my creative work.
My profession, my passion…
I studied Industrial and Graphic Design at the UBA (University of Buenos Aires) and have since gained several years of professional experience in various companies and agencies. I work independently, in a structured way and am a team player. I have already been able to demonstrate my creativity and conceptual skills in many projects. In addition to my professional and personal qualifications, I have a broad general education.
My passion for design is based on a fascination for the many possibilities to influence people’s perception and behaviour.
Course of studies
Education
1996-2001 Graphic Design Studies . FADU* / UBA** . Argentina
1993-1996 Industrial Design Studies . FADU* / UBA** . Argentina
1980-1991 Juan Gutenberg Inst. (German School / high school) . Argentina
1991 4-month student exchange in Germany (high school)
* School of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning
**University of Buenos Aires
Training and further education
Autodidactic further education in the areas of
3D (blender), web design (HTML5/Hype) and CMS (WordPress),
photography and aerial photography, video production
Participation in several „Swiss Publisher Week-Seminar“ . Winterthur
2004 InDesign CS3 course . SCA School for Computer Users AG . Wallisellen
2001 Swiss German course . Migros Club School . Winterthur
1999 Introduction to Web Design . „formar School . Argentina
Languages
- Spanish (native language)
- German
- English
Strengths and weaknesses
- Concept Development / Visual Communication
- Brand & Corporate Design
- Editorial Design / Typography
- „Quick hits“ (Fast disorganised work)
- IT (Mac and Windows)
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Work experience
2024–today
Freelance . Senior Graphic Designer
2017–2024
GAM Investment Management (Switzerland) AG . asset manager . Brand Designer
Visual Identity development and corporate brand identity advisory, design and execution. Project management in the area of visual communication together with internal team members, employees from other areas & countries as well as external suppliers. Graphical implementation and realization of digital and printed visual communication media (flyers, advertisements, brochures, invitations, etc.) in compliance with CI/CD specifications. Creation of images, graphics and animations for the online area, homepage and social media channels. Creation of final artwork and language adaptations. Pre-press, data preparation, coordination and data exchange with printing companies.
2010–2017
dostipos gmbh . own advertising agency . Graphic Designer/Creative Director
2005–2010
Ground15 AG . advertising agency . Graphic Designer/Creative Director
Development of communication concepts and brand processes for advertising campaigns and corporate identity/design. Development and design of various communication tools for print and online media such as flyers, brochures, advertisements, posters, catalogues and banners. Screen design for websites and online tools. Coordination of projects with external printers and suppliers. Responsible for production processes and quality control. Supervision of various work processes as well as customer advice in the field of visual communication.
2004
Beate Uhse AG – Erotik Trends AG . Graphic Designer
Design of flyers, catalogues, advertisements and business stationery. Image editing and preparation of data for print and online.
2002–2003
GFS communications . advertising agency . Graphic Designer
Design of various communication media such as flyers, brochures, adverts, infographics, etc. Development of brand processes in various projects.
2001–2002
Padu Group AG . advertising and lettering agency . Graphic and Web Designer
Design and realisation of advertising material such as cards, adverts and business stationery. Screen design and preparation of data for print and online.
The journey is the destination… My portfolio
As a designer, I am curious, willing to learn and always up-to-date. I have very good organisational skills and am able to carry out projects and production processes independently. Whether HTML5, 3D modelling, video editing or other technologies – in the role of a „generalist“ I like to take on tasks from different fields. In doing so, I am always willing to develop myself for the benefit of the project and the client.
Best results are easier to achieve as a team.
…Your skillset is first class, your creativity and innovation helpful to keep challenging the status quo and delivering new and interesting material to compliment our marketing activity.
I have very much enjoyed working with you this year and really look forward to seeing what we can do together as a team...
…Our joint projects were not only successful, but also full of ideas, which we have Pablo to thank for.
A faithful partner with whom I will be happy to work again in the future.
…Mr Blattner has secure, proven specialist knowledge which enables him to solve even the most difficult tasks.
We have known Mr Blattner as a resilient and persevering person who was always open-minded to the changing pressures in the agency and kept a cool head even under deadline pressure…