Sonya Ishimnikova

Graphic designer and sound artist working across brand identity, visual systems, and sonic storytelling. With experience across print and digital and creative direction, she’s drawn to projects where concept, materiality, and atmosphere intersect.

Currently open to freelance and collaborative opportunities

Links

Email
Instagram

Graphic Design

Sound & Composition

Education

2020-2023
Bachelor of Music
Victoria University
2014-2018
Bachelor of Communication
Massey University

Work Experience

2025 - Present
Freelance

2022-2024
Sound Engineer and Contributor
Radio New Zealand

2022-2024
Graphic Designer & Events Facilitator
Mouthfull Radio

2018-2019
Community and Events Coordinator
CreativeHQ

Selected Works

Client

Huy Tim
Brand identity for a multidisciplinary fashion label.

Role

Branding, Creative Identity & Illustration

Insight

Translating material-led making into an organic, flexible visual system.
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Client

Kowtow Clothing
Sound Design & Graphic Design for sustaiable fashion label.

Role

Graphic Design & Composition

Insight

Using texture and gesture as guiding principles, the project extends the fashion collection into a cohesive visual and sonic expression.

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Client

Mouthfull Radio
Ongoing collaboration with a comunity radio station.

Role

Graphic Design, Creative Direction & Animation

Insight

Creating community focussed design to support Mouthfulls mission of delivering outstanding radio and events.

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Client

Parrotdog Brewery
Graphic design for a music event campign.

Role

Graphic Design & Creative Direction

Insight

Translating undulating and pulsating qualities of
electronic music into eye catching event materials using movement and minmalist graphics.

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Client

Various
Graphic design for artists, events and other.

Role

Graphic Design

Insight

Creating concept led design for community focussed projects.

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