My job as a designer, is to be a storyteller.
Everything should be as simple as possible, but not simpler!
Growing up I was constantly surrounded by, and immersed in different cultures I've studied architecture and design in the three languages that I speak,
German, Russian and English, which gives me a unique perspective on art and design.
Currently located in Dunedin, New Zealand and working globally!
I follow the KISS formula. Keep it short and simple!
My natural curiosity and desire to constantly improve myself and my habits push me to be a fast learner to satisfy my need for professional and personal growth
My analytical tendencies and broad set of skills help me understand problems and effectively develop solutions.
Combining creativity and technical knowledge to bring my vision to reality
Days of
education
Volunteering
hours
Cups of
coffee
Years of
appreciating design
I believe that personal education never ends.
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand
Degree: Bachelor of communication design
Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode, Munich, Germany
Degree: Communication Design & Fashion
College: Kazakh leading academy of architecture and civil engineering, Almaty, Kasachstan.
Main emphasis: Architecture & Design
Attended on a scholarship
Branding, logo design, photography & website design for Ground Up Dunedin gardening services.
Cheese trail map for NZ Specialist Cheesemakers association
Website, photography for "Who ate all the pies" company in collaboration with Gummy Bears
Cosmos & fables is a contemporary jewellery brand that I created as a final project at the Otago Polytechnic.
During this project I learned to work with metal, design and create jewellery, create a brand story and brand image and also improved my skills in visual language like photography and film.
This project also won a Creative Vision Award 2018 at Otago Polytechnic.
As part of a Team I created projections and a short film for the production “Eloise in the Middle” to bring the story to life and will work alongside the actor as she tells the story.
Our role was to produce animations which will be projected onto the stage to create an atmosphere and to accompany the solo actor in getting the message of the story across.
We are all familiar with these Stories from our Childhood. Hansel and Gretel, The RedRiding Hood, and the FrogPrince.
As one of my university projectsI designed 3 covers for the fairytail books.
Exploring the ironic side of the story I put a twist on the classical interpretations of these stories, experimenting with the Illustration style.
Illustrated poem book, that contains poems of a german writer named Human, and my illustrations.
All the Illustrations were done manually and digitised in the process.
University project:
design for a vinyl record sleeve of my favourite band.
Some staged photography and photography I've done while traveling.
I am a perfectionist, so I find it tough to rate my skills, because there is always more place for improvement.
Indesign
5 years
Illustrator
5 years
Photoshop
5 years
Webflow
1 year
Figma
1 year
Xd
1 year
Word
3 years
Premiere Pro
3 years
After Effects
3 years
I am a Jack of all trades; Photography, illustration, web-design, UI, UX, branding, product design, marketing and more...
I think paying attention to details is a very important (if not most important) component of a good design.
As a young professional I understand the amount of hard work that goes into building a successful career and motivated & prepared to do my best to achieve my goals.
As a true woman I am a good multitasker, and I use this ability to my advantage.
I have developed strong customer service skills through prior work experience (while studying) here and abroad. This has exceled my ability to communicate with clients and understand their specific needs and desired outcomes.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in German, Russian and English.
I nurture and constantly work on my organisation skills and time management in personal and professional life.
Would love to learn another language next...
maybe french?
Russian
German
English
Print design
Illustration
Branding
UI, UX
Web design
Web
Photo and video
Editing
If you want to get in touch with me you can send me an email or give me a call.
I am located in Dunedin, New Zealand, but open for remote work.
diana.kozhiyeva@gmail.com
+64 02 123 63 321
