Design. Typography. Branding.
HILKA RIBA
As award-winning designer specializing in branding, typography, and packaging, I create visually compelling solutions that drive growth and leave a lasting impression. With experience in both global agencies and fast-growing e-commerce brands, I blend creative thinking with hands-on execution to bring ideas to life.
When I'm not busy crafting distinctive, memorable designs, you'll find me capturing nature’s intricate details through macro photography. Explore my work on Instagram.
PUBLICATIONS (PRINTED)
2024 • Egyedi Tervezői Naptár 2025 – Maczó Péter (0912) | Budapest, Hungary​​​​​​​
2023 • Logo Lounge Book 13 – The World's Premier Logo Showcase | by Bill Gardner and Sarah Whitman​​​​​​​
2023 • FontFront 2023 | fontfront.hu, Budapest, Hungary
2021 • TypoHungry – Tipográfia Magyarországon a XXI. században (TypoHungry – Typography in Hungary in the XXI. Century) | CEE ArtHungry, Budapest, Hungary
2021 • Magyar Logók (Hungarian Logos) | Scolar Design, Budapest, Hungary
2017 • Fantastic Designs in the Store | ArtPower, China
2015 • Design & Design Book of the Year Volume Height | Agence Marc Praquin, SARL, France
2015 • Logo Lounge 9 | HOW Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
2015 • Typism. Book Two | National Library of Cataloguing-in-Publication entry, Finesse Press, Australia
2014 • Design & Design Book of the Year Vol. 7 | Agence Marc Praquin, SARL, France
2014 • Design & Design Book of the Year Vol. 6 | Agence Marc Praquin, SARL, France
2013 • Typism. Book One | National Library of Cataloguing-in-Publication entry, Finesse Press, Australia
2013 • Zeixs Poster Design 2 | Feierabend Unique Books, Köln
2013 • Zeixs Logo Design 3 | Feierabend Unique Books, Köln
2013 • Great Idea, Petite Typeface | Designerbooks, Hong Kong
2013 • Design & Design Book of the Year Vol. 5 | Index Book SL, Barcelona
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 • 22. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | Vigado, Budapest
2023 • 21. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | MOME, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
2023 • FontFront Exhibition | Kastner Kommunity, Budapest
2022 • 20. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | MOME, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
2020 • 18. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | MOME, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
2020 • XXII. National Graphic Design Biennial | Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Budapest
2020 • Márai Exhibition | TypoSzalon | MET Galéria, Budapest
2019 • 17. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Budapest
2018 • 16. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition – Graphifest | Tesla.kult, Budapest
2018 • XXI. National Graphic Design Biennial | Munkácsy Mihály Museum, Békéscsaba
2018 • Csak Felnőtteknek Exhibition – 18 years of Typoszalon | Szepharom Galeria, Budapest
2015 • 14. Golden Drawing Pin (Aranyrajzszög) Exhibition – Graphifest | Tesla.kult, Budapest
2014 • XIX. National Graphic Design Biennial | Munkácsy Mihály Museum, Békéscsaba
2014 • Believe in Better Exhibition | Design Terminal, Budapest (Organized by Dekoratio)
2014 • 'Tér+Kép' Exhibition – Graphifest | Varkert Bazar, Budapest (Organized by the Society of Hungarian Graphic Designers and Typographers, MATT)
2014 • 13. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition – Graphifest | Varkert Bazar, Budapest
2013 • Type & Image – Muvelodési Szint, Budapest
2013 • Látványkonyha Exhibition – Graphifest | Design Terminal, Budapest (Organized by the Society of Hungarian Graphic Designers and Typographers, MATT)
2013 • 12. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition – Graphifest | Design Terminal, Budapest
2013 • Woman–Blood–Lines – Hommage à Bruno Munari | Budapest Design Week – Italian Cultural Institute, Budapest (Organized by MATT)
2013 • Enlightenment (The A-HA(!) Effect) – Budapest Design Week | Garibaldi Bistro and Restaurant, Budapest (Organized by Visionary7)
2012 • Tr(end of Print) – Homage to Books | National Széchényi Library, Budapest
2012 • Slow Food Exhibition –  Budapest Design Week | Fogasház, Budapest (Organized by Kultúrgorilla)
2012 • What's Your Type Exhibition, Art & Streetwear Festival | Poland
2012 • Dance Exhibition | Vizivarosi Gallery, Budapest
2010 • XVII. National Graphic Design Biennial | Munkácsy Mihály Museum, Békéscsaba and the House of Hungarian Creative Artists, Budapest
2010 • 9. Golden Drawing Pin (Arany Rajzszög) Exhibition | Design Terminal, Budapest
2010 • Typochondria 7. International Exhibition | Vizivárosi Gallery, Budapest
2009 • Typochondria 6. International Exhibition | Peter Wilhelm Art Center, Budapest
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2023 • Wolda Silver Award – Category: Logo New • Europe & Africa
2015 • Golden Pin Award – 14th Golden Pin Awards and Exhibition
2015 • Graphic Design of the Day | Design and Design
  October 20, 2015 • MET
  September 21, 2015 • Amsterdam
  July 25, 2015 • Unxty
  July 22, 2015 • PrintIt
  May 20, 2015 • YES
  May 9, 2015 • Desiderata
  April 14, 2015 • Paper Tiger
  March 13, 2015 • Grafixd
  March 12, 2015 • OneFace
  March 3, 2015 • Believe in Better
2013 • Special Award – Society of Hungarian Graphic Designers and Typographers, MATT
2013 • Graphic Design of the Day | Design and Design
  Nov 17, 2013 • Labyrinth
  Jul 22, 2013 • Dancing Letters
  Jun 13, 2012 • Comb
  Apr 3, 2012 • Sweet Stuff
  Mar 8, 2012 • Print It
  Feb 24, 2012 • Alom
2004 • Ad of the Month – Ogilvy Network | Budapest Sun "Pills"
2002 • Silver Drumstick – 9. Golden Drum Festival, Portorož | Rispinos "Crazy" | Agency: BBDO Budapest
2002 • National Diploma – 49. Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, Cannes | Bábolna "Father" | Agency: BBDO Budapest
2002 • Finalist Award – New York Festival, New York | Rispinos "Anonym/Homeless/Crazy" | Agency: BBDO Budapest
2002 • Bronze Blade – 3. Golden Blade Festival, Budapest | Rispinos "Anonym/Homeless/Crazy" | Agency: BBDO Budapest
PUBLICATIONS (ONLINE)
2012–2015 • Design and Design
2012–2015 • Branding Served, Typography Served, Behance, Pantone Canvas Gallery
2015 • Beautiful Type: Fantastic Promo Project
2013 • From Up North: Typography Inspiration
2013 • Soul Travel Multimedia: Graphic Design Star of the Month
2013 • 2dots: Creative Spotlight
2013 • Panacea Art: Creative Spotlight 
2012 • Kultúrgorilla: Rágd meg jól! alkotók
2012 • Lettering Time
2012 • The Dead Words
2010 • Inexhibition.hu: Valóságos Álom

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