Hola!
My name is Martina Galarza, aka Marte (maar-tay).
I'm a Latin American Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist, inspired by 90's cartoons, graffiti, 60s psychedelia, and candy packaging from my childhood. I'm all about infusing fun and vibrancy into my designs, creating a perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary cool.
I’ve been working freelance for 10 years in the music and entertainment industry collaborating with artists like Paul McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers and brands like Adobe, Nickelodeon, and YouTube.
Born and raised in Argentina, now based in NYC, a city that I'm deeply fascinated by. I studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires, and learnt Lettering from legends like Ken Barber and Jim Parkinson at Cooper Union and Guille Vizzari in Argentina.
Want to work together? contact me at hola@martevisual.com
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Awards:
2024 - ADC 103rd - Illustration Merit
2023 - Society of Illustrators 66 - Jury Selection
2023 - One Club For Creativity - Young Guns 21
2023 - Type Directors Club - Ascenders Winner
2022 - One Club For Creativity - Colorful finalist
2019 - LAD Award - Illustration Silver
Jury:
2024 - present - Webby Awards
2024 - TDC - Young Ones
2024 - Colorful - The One Club
2024 - LAD Awards - Typography President Jury
2022 - Arte Único Fernet Branca
2021 - Trimarchi - La Edicion Que No Fue
Talks:
2026 - Universidad de Belgrano. ARG
2026 - The One Club For Creativity. NY
2025 - Dehache Design Festival. MEX
2024 - Letrástica Type Festival. MEX
2024 - Samsung Space. NY
2024 - New York Design Club. NY
2023 - Vitals by Webby Awards @ Ogilvy NY
2022 - Universidad de La Plata. ARG
2022 - Festival Yeso. ARG
2020 - Festival Latir. ARG
2020 - Latin American Design Festival. PER
Workshops:
2026 - Superlocal. URU
2026 - New York Sign Museum. NY
2024 - Letrástica. MEX
2018 - Behind The Letters
2017 - Behind The Letters