Once Upon The Time: A Project Where Modern Meet Retro

Originally hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luli Kibudi is a proficient graphic designer who now resides in Barcelona, Spain. With extensive experience in the realms of marketing and advertising, branding, and editorial design, Luli has carved her niche in the creative industry.
One of her notable works is the Once Appon a Time series, which is an ingenious play on the term “app.” Through this visual essay, she delves into the contemporary functions of apps relative to the gadgets we previously utilized. The outcome is a visually captivating amalgamation of retro and modern aesthetics.














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