Kris Berle
Graphic and Sound Designer
DJ / Producer
Photographer
Bio
Audiovisual artist, seamlessly blending the realms of graphic and sound design. Kris draws inspiration from the rich diversity of Mexico and Norway, weaving together a visual symphony.
Skills
- Design Thinking / Creative Direction
- Graphic Design / Branding
- Strong understanding of Typography principles
- Sound Design / Music Production
- Innovative Thinking to deliver unique Sound Experiences
- Digital and Analogue Photography
- 4 Languages (Spanish, English, Norwegian & French)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication
Centro de Diseño Cine y Televisión
Analogue Photography w/ Ernesto Franco
Academia de Artes Visuales (AAVI)
Animation Cinema 4D Training program course w/ Aser PM
Ableton Live Music Production w/ Juan Soto
Mixing and Mastering Workshop w/ Sidharta Siliceo
Professional Experience
Graphic Designer and Founder at AK88 Studio
Creating branding solutions for diverse clients and transforming visions into visual identities like Tu Ola Mx,
Magsa and Aire Libre FM
Graphic Designer at Cantera
Developing logo design and branding for different projects worldwide like Fine Arts Building in Chicago, Berle Bryggen
in Norway, La Noi Journal in Rumania and GBM in Mexico.
Graphic Designer at Hanseatik
Redesign of visual elements such as logo, color palette, packaging and typography to reflect the premium quality and unique characteristics of one of the biggest
gourmet companies in Mexico City.
Graphic Designer and Radio Host at Aire Libre
Graphic Designer of Aire Libre and Radio Host of “Liebe” a live electronic radio show in collaboration with Mascha in the studios of Aire Libre 105.3 FM
First Assistant Sound at Los Ojos del Mar
Worked as a boom operator with sound recordist Raquel Belver
for the documentary Los Ojos del Mar (2017) directed
by José Álvarez in Veracruz, México.
Electronic Music Mentor at Der Musik Platz
Supporting emerging artists that aim to break away from established molds and reinvent themselves through education and production in a one week workshop. Mentor for Argentinian electronic musician Sol Porro.
Sound Recorder for Beba
Recording of sounds in Tepoztlán, México for documentary
Beba (2021) directed by Rebeca Huntt. Extracting the sonic textures of this place during two weeks; the sounds were then treated by the music department of the film.
Sound Designer at MCO Studios
Collaborating closely with film directors, music producers, and creative teams to design soundscapes for projects, such as short films, audio installations and immersive experiences
in venues like MUAC Museum.
Exhibitions and Shows
Exhibition of «Exploraciones tipográficas»
Galería Amarillo. Jalapa, Veracruz (2010)
Show of «Mangrove Swamps»
A video mapping installation in collaboration with
Juan Arturo García at CutOut Fest in Querétaro, Mx. (2013)
Exhibition of «Neon is not a color»
Abierto Mexicano de Diseño, Main Show (2013, 2017)
Exhibition of «Repun Kamuy»
Photographical collaboration between Tatiana Camacho
and Kris Berle at Local de Arte in Mexico City. (2015)
Show of «Acúfenos»
Kris Berle and Héctor Ruiz presented "Acúfenos",
a quadraphonic sound installation that explores the frequencies of tinnitus at MUAC Auditorium. (2024)