UNGL Studio

06/07/2026

Thrilled to finally share the branding for the 2026 Malta Book Festival.

This marks my second collaboration with the National Book Council (Malta), following last year’s festival, and it’s a relationship I’m incredibly grateful to continue. Being invited back to shape the visual identity of one of Malta’s biggest cultural events is a huge deal!

Every year, the The Malta Book Festival welcomes over 40,000 visitors across five days, bringing together local and international authors, publishers and readers under one roof.

This year’s theme, Uncover the Story / Skopri l-Istorja, naturally led the creative direction. I wanted the identity to feel like stepping into a detective novel, drawing inspiration from classic noir aesthetics. A predominantly black and white palette is brought to life with bold yellow and red accents, creating a visual language that feels mysterious, intriguing and unmistakably investigative.

From the typography to the graphic elements, every detail was designed to encourage curiosity and invite visitors to uncover stories waiting to be discovered.

I can’t wait to see the identity come to life across the festival.

Photos and Moving Image: Tümer Gençtürk

06/07/2026

When I was approached to create a concept for Puffballs, I wanted something that feels familiar to the little ones. So I used colours and visuals that are easy to understand and naturally appealing to kids.

Each puffball flavour became a character, designed to make it easy to recognise what’s inside the pack. Playful, in-house illustrations that bring each character to life with their fun personalities.

06/07/2026

For Veggie Sticks, the idea was to keep a sense of familiarity and fun, using colours kids recognise and connect with. Each flavour is represented by a small animal that kids can quickly recognise and relate to. And hey, all illustrations are original and created in-house.

17/12/2025

Christmas in Malta is a feeling. It’s the memories, the traditions, and the people we share them with.

This year, I wanted to create something meaningful, memorable, and lasting. Something that could be enjoyed by everyone, not just my clients. And that’s what inspired Vermata, A nostalgic blend created to honour our roots and the stories passed down through generations. Every element, from design to storytelling, was crafted to bring nostalgia to life. The creative direction embraced deep green tones and vintage typewritten fonts inspired from post-war designs.

Check out Vermata:

Christmas in Malta is a feeling. Everyone comes together; we eat, drink and wander down memory lane with the people we cherish most. That shared sense of community and culture is what inspired this year’s idea: a celebration of our roots and our Maltese traditions. A toast to tradition Every year,...