design experience

Sept 2019 - now

Freelance Lettering Artist & Graphic Designer

I help brands tell their stories through calligraphy & lettering, design + illustration.

Dec 2016 -
Sept 2019

Graphic Designer at Ralev.com

I worked at Ralev.com since the beginning of my studies in 2016. Apart from applying my knowledge in design, I learned a lot about branding, creation of marketing materials, print & web.

I developed valuable skills like teamwork, time management, meeting deadlines, working under pressure, and communicating internally and with clients. My design level greatly improved because of my surroundings.

Sept 2017 - May 2018

Junior Graphic Designer at Webdesh

At Webdesh I had to create a range of promotional images for their portfolio & social media, I helped them start their instagram account with a design template & I was responsible for sharing the content there.

July 2016 - Sept 2016

Intern at Ralev.com

At Ralev.com for the first time I was immersed in world of graphic design. For 3 months I was a designer, helping with the creation of various design materials and participated with designs in bigger projects.

studies

Sept 2019 -
June 2020

Escuela de Arte San Telmo, Malaga

In September I started my Erasmus education in Escuela de Arte San Telmo.

Aug 2019

Typoclass - Type Design Camp

Part 1: Introduction to Typeface Design with Veronika Burian
Part 2: Glyphs App in Depth with Rainer Scheichelbauer

Typoclass is a type design 2-week camp for people passionate about typography, lettering and calligraphy that I did in August 2019. It offers the unique opportunity to boost your knowledge + skills + community. Read about my experience here.

Feb 2019-
April 2019

ABLE Activator - Intensive Leadership and Entrepreneurship program

Able Activator is the best Leadership and Entrepreneurship program in Bulgaria. It is organized by professionals in the field from different spheres. Their focus is to educate the young population in Bulgaria about Entrepreneurship and cultivate an environment where we can all learn and grow together. Read more about it here.

2016-present

New Bulgarian University

I started my Design education in 2016 and ever since then I haven't stopped learning. I am following a Bachelor in Graphic Design together with Poster and Visual Communication.

2010 - 2015

9 French Language School “Alphonse du Lamartine, Sofia

i love learning languages

Bulgarian

My native language!

English

First steps in English at the age of 8.
Currently, with C1 level.

Spanish

Studying, developing and practicing
Spanish while living in Spain.
B2

French

I studied intensively French in High School for 5 years.
B2

Italian

Beginner with Italian.
A1

Japanese

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