I love reconstructing reality through collage—the reality that war in Ukraine tried to take away.
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My favorite type of art to create is collage-based digital design that combines layers of imagery, typography, and illustration into bold, meaningful compositions. I love branding and poster work because it lets me turn ideas and values into a clear visual identity. My style is expressive yet clean, and I focus on creating thoughtful, authentic designs that communicate emotion and tell a story through every detail.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everyday life—people, emotions, conversations, and small visual details in the world around me. I’m also inspired by travel, architecture, fashion, and editorial design. Nature, especially light, textures, and color combinations, often sparks ideas. I like observing how different cultures express identity visually, and I turn those impressions into moodboards and collage-based concepts for my design work.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would invest in growing my design practice and personal brand, and I would also dedicate part of the funds to donating to a Ukrainian museum or creating a space that brings light and hope to people affected by war, helping them feel inspired and supported. The rest would go toward building a strong website and creative growth.
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