About
© Yana Lozeva
Kostadin Kokalanov is a graphic designer and calligrapher based in Sofia, Bulgaria, with two decades of professional experience. He has worked as an art director in several advertising agencies, earning recognition in both local and international creative competitions. Kostadin holds a master's degree from department of Visual Communication in the National Academy of Arts, Sofia and serves as a guest tutor in their calligraphy program. His expertise encompasses brand identity, visual communication in printed and digital matter, custom lettering. Throughout his career, he has collaborated on visual communication projects with clients such as IBM, Adidas, Heineken Group, Bulgarian Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019—CURRENT
STUDIO FRANK
CO-FOUNDER, ART-DIRECTOR
- CLIENTS:
Ministry of Culture BG
Ministry of Foreign Affairs BG
National Archeological Institute BG
Klett Ernst Verlag BG
Reading Sofia foundation
Studio Komplekt
Bulgaria Helsinki Committee
Friedrich Naumann foundation in Bulgaria
Union of Bulgarian Artists
POV Architects
2016—2019
NORMAL (ADVERTISING)
CO-FOUNDER, ART-DIRECTOR
- CLIENTS:
Municipality of Vratsa
Association "Bulgarian Book"
Dir.bg
Philicon S.A
2014—2016
REFORMA ADVERTISING
ART DIRECTOR
- CLIENTS:
Ministry of Tourism
Deutsche Telecom
KWS SAAT
Chivas Regal
2007—2014
OGILVY GROUP SOFIA
ART DIRECTOR
- CLIENTS:
IBM
Heineken Group
Adidas
Peugeot
Mondelēz
WWF
Raiffeisen Bank
Interamerican
Cosmote OTE
2006—2007
CREATIVE STUDIO ELEMENTS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
NETWORK
Kostadin Kokalanov collaborates with a network of skilled professionals, including designers, illustrators, and calligraphers, to deliver high-quality creative solutions. His connections with experts in branding, typography, and visual arts enable him to execute projects with precision and innovation.
Lettersoup Typefoundry
Albena Limoni
CREDITS
This website was developed with the invaluable help and expertise of the following:
Stoyan Staynov