Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/159/159006/attachment_159006077 "Illustrated cartoon-style cover concept with a dynamic composition and a clear narrative focus.
The design uses bold, high-contrast typography to ensure strong readability at thumbnail size, combined with an expressive illustration that immediately conveys humor, danger, and energy at first glance.
The central scene builds visual tension through movement and supporting characters that enrich the storytelling without overwhelming the composition.
The warm color palette enhances the sense of action and urgency while maintaining a friendly and engaging appeal for a young audience.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/159/159789/attachment_159789987 "Mascot logo design created for an air duct cleaning company focused on freshness and indoor air quality.
The character (a relaxed sloth wrapped in a scarf) visually communicates clean, fresh air and calm breathing.
Soft rounded shapes, cool blue tones and bold lettering were developed to ensure clarity, warmth and strong brand recall across vehicles, uniforms and digital platforms.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/160/160129/attachment_160129037 "Playful mascot character developed for an orthodontics brand focused on creating a friendly and welcoming experience for young patients.
The design blends medical symbolism (braces) with a vibrant tropical personality to reinforce brand memorability.
Rounded shapes, expressive gestures and balanced color palette were crafted to ensure approachability and strong brand recognition across digital and print materials.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/108/108841/attachment_108841245 "onceptual mixed-media artwork combining documentary photography with cartoon-style illustrations.
The composition explores the contrast between reality and fictional characters, creating a layered narrative that blends cultural symbolism with pop visual language.
By juxtaposing grayscale photography with illustrated elements, the piece invites reflection on perception, storytelling and visual identity.
Developed as an experimental exploration of visual contrast and narrative tension.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/145/145613/attachment_145613507 "Editorial illustration created for a technology-focused article highlighting innovation and performance in software development.
The concept blends humor and pop-culture inspired storytelling to visually communicate the idea of “future-ready” fast code.
A dynamic composition, expressive character design and environmental details were developed to reinforce the narrative tone while maintaining clarity and scalability for digital publishing.
Includes full-color and toned variation for adaptable use across web and social media platforms.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/105/105958/attachment_105958759 "Adorable kawaii-style banana split illustration created for fun apparel and merchandise.
The design combines soft pastel tones, rounded shapes and expressive faces to create a joyful and friendly aesthetic.
Developed with clean vector outlines to ensure high-quality printing on light and dark garments.
Ideal for food lovers, sweet-themed collections and playful streetwear brands.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/108/108157/attachment_108157807 "Playful fitness-themed t-shirt design featuring a strong avocado character lifting weights.
The concept combines humor and motivation, making it ideal for gym enthusiasts and active lifestyle brands.
Designed with bold outlines and high contrast to ensure clear printing on dark garments.
Includes apparel mockups to showcase real-world application.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/140/140941/attachment_140941991 "Adorable axolotl character illustration created for children’s merchandise and retail products.
The design features soft rounded shapes, expressive eyes and a vibrant underwater setting to enhance emotional appeal.
Developed with clean vector lines and balanced color contrast to ensure high-quality printing on apparel, accessories and stationery.
Includes light and dark background adaptations for versatile product use.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/145/145422/attachment_145422431 "Bold and edgy sticker design created with a playful alternative aesthetic.
The stylized panther character combines sharp features and exaggerated expression to create a striking and memorable visual.
The chunky lettering reinforces the rebellious tone, making the design suitable for stickers, skate culture, streetwear and indie merchandise.
Designed with strong contrast for both light and dark background applications.")
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About
Hello! My name is Fred Alfaro, but you can call me Friyu.
I’m a graphic designer specializing in logo design, illustration, typography, and packaging.
If you need help solving a visual communication problem, I’d be happy to help.
Thanks for visiting! ◠‿◠
Member since:
March 20, 2016
Reviews
"We love our design so much - Friyu went above and beyond. Very responsive. We will definitely work with them again in the future. "
Sweet Cheeks
reviewed 6 days ago
"Very Good as usual. I have no complains. Creative, yet able to understand my vision. Professional, reasonable. Will love to work together again"
ivanlikecakS
reviewed 7 days ago
"Excellent work! Lots of high-quality designs and with plenty of variations. Good communication and easy to work with! Would highly recommend working with Friyu!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 5 months ago
"It was a pleasure working with Friyu. I received a lot of designs during the contest with plenty of variations. Moreover, revisions were made quickly and efficiently. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the final result. Would highly recommend working with..."
"It was a pleasure working with Friyu. I received a lot of designs during the contest with plenty of variations. Moreover, revisions were made quickly and efficiently. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the final result. Would highly recommend working with Friyu!
Thanks again for your effort and dedication!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 7 months ago
"Excellent. Would use again and again. Is diligent, even working through the holiday period if given reasonable time. Great quality and amenable to variations, and changes"
Anonymous client
reviewed 8 months ago