Who on Earth is Marius?
I am a self-proclaimed graphic design addict residing in the middle of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Obsessive, blunt, and adaptive—that’s how I approach all things design. With three years of experience as both a freelance and in-house graphic designer, I’ve developed strong skills in typography and brand design. I believe typography is the hardest aspect of graphic design to master, but it’s also my favorite because I’m absolutely addicted to it.
I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with creative directors and other designers to bring projects from moodboards to final execution, whether it’s crafting marketing materials or developing comprehensive brand guidelines. Feedback and critique are invaluable to me—I genuinely enjoy hearing different perspectives (or just people roasting me) after completing a project. It’s where growth happens.
Currently, I’m studying Interactive Design, majoring in Graphic Design, at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. I believe that a designer fueled by delusion and addiction will always surpass one driven by creativity alone. AS LONG AS THERE IS DELUSION, THERE IS HOPE. EMBRACE THE HUSTLE AND GRIND IN DESIGN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you specialize in?
To be completely honest, I do not specialize in anything when it comes to graphic design. I am too curious, too obsessive, and too ambitious; I cannot just focus on one thing. I thrive in aspects like brand identity design, advertisement design, and social media design, but I do not really stick to them. Today I could be doing a social media ad for a B2B company, and the next day I could be designing a logo for an underground black metal band. A TikTok influencer might say, “uuuh, you should niche down because a master of all is a master of none,” but I completely disagree. Graphic design isn’t just about specializing; it’s about adapting, experimenting, and finding innovative solutions.
What software do you use?
I use the usual Adobe Big 3 which is Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I use Figma for UI design and PowerPoint design (seriously Figma Slides is OP). I use Premier Pro for occasional video editing. I also like using Canva even though designers hate it but I think it is a wonderful tool to get your friends into graphic design.
Are you available for hire?
YES! If you are a potential employer looking for a graphic designer to be part of a design studio I am ready to get in an interview. I will only entertain Calgary-based employers.
Can you code?
I built this website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. While I do find coding interesting and exciting, it is not my focus. I am not a software engineer, I am a designer.
Other Goofy Ahh Stuff About Me
Why are you a designer?
I am a graphic designer because it is not just what I do—it is who I am. I am a graphic design addict because I center my life around it. I think about graphic design 70% of the time. My Instagram and X algorithms are filled with graphic design content, my YouTube homepage is all about graphic design, and my future kids might even be named after something related to graphic design. From the moment I first opened Photoshop, I was like an anime character isekaied into another world. I choose never to retire as a graphic designer; I will design until the day I die. If Playboi Carti is MUSIC then I AM GRAPHIC DESIGN.
What software do you use?
I use the usual Adobe Big 3 which is Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I use Figma for UI design and PowerPoint design (seriously Figma Slides is OP). I use Premier Pro for occasional video editing. I also like using Canva even though designers hate it but I think it is a wonderful tool to get your friends into graphic design.
Who are your favorite graphic designers?
My favorite graphic designers are Chris Do, Jessica Walsh, Stefan Sagmeister, Josef Müller-Brockmann, Jesse Nyberg, Kel Lauren, and Allan Peters. This list is subject to change every 3 seconds because I love exploring and looking at other people's work.
What are your favorite typefaces?
The typefaces I cannot live without are Helvetica, Times New Roman, Inter, Roboto, Futura, Garamond, Morganite, and Poppins.
What are your favorite logo designs?
I love the Fed Ex logo, the Nike logo, the new Kia logo (hot take), and every single extreme metal logo. Metal logos like the ones for Mayhem, Emperor, and Darkthrone are some of the best.
Who is your least favorite designer?
The guy who designed the new Jaguar logo. I am a day-one Jaguar hater.
Favorite album cover design?
The Whole Lotta Red album cover designed by Art Dealer.
Favorite artists?
My favorite artists are Marina Abramović, Francisco Goya, Parker Warner Wright, and Maxime Taccardi.
Favorite musicians?
My all-time favorite musician is Playboi Carti. He is the reason why I respect music itself. Carti is a generational musician and he can be compared to the likes of Beethoven, Mozart, and Michael Jackson. His album, Whole Lotta Red made me realize that music is an art form that can sometimes have an impact on human emotions. I love Playboi Carti so much that I named some of this website's CSS classes in his name. I will forever be a Playboi Carti glazer because he is the best rapper in the world. Other rappers I glaze are Ken Carson, Kanye West, and Sematary. Besides rap, I love black metal music. My favorite black metal bands are Anaal Nathrakh, Mayhem, KFR, Darkthrone, Burzum, Tryglav, and Deathspell Omega.
What kind of movies do you like?
My favorite kinds of movies involve giant kaiju or dinosaurs. I am a huge fan of Godzilla movies, particularly Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla: Final Wars (2004). I also enjoy the newer MonsterVerse Godzilla films and Godzilla Minus One (2023). As for horror movies, I am quite fond of the gory Saw series, with Saw III (2006) being my favorite. The iconic "Hello Zepp" theme always gives me chills. I watch all sorts of movies, from groundbreaking epics like The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) to emotional rollercoasters like The Green Mile (1999).
What are your favorite anime series?
I haven’t watched a single anime series in 2024. Why? Because of Attack on Titan—my all-time favorite anime series, and possibly my all-time favorite TV show. When the show ended, it was so incredible that I decided to stop watching anime altogether. Attack on Titan is a generational masterpiece, and only a few series have matched its level of hype. Other anime series I love include GTO, Death Note, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, One Punch Man, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Hunter x Hunter, and Code Geass.