Sonya Ishimnikova

Sonya Ishimnikova is an artist, graphic designer, and composer based in Naarm – Melbourne.
Her work encompasses brand identity, art direction 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


  1. Mouthfull Radio Brand
  2. Sentient Studio Brand
  3. Music for Perennial Planes
  4. Parrotdog Campaign
  5. Poster Series (Selected)


Sound & Composition

  1. Notes from a Fish Film Score
  2. Sonic Identities (Selected)
  3. Independent Works


Education


2024-2025
Garduate Diploma of Design
Victoria University

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


Experience


2025 - Present
Graphic Designer
Freelance

2026 - Present
Operations Assistant
Bhumi Organic

2022-2024
Graphic Designer & Events Facilitator
Mouthfull Radio

2022-2024
Sound  Engineer and Contributor
Radio New Zealand

2018-2019
Community and Events Coordinator
CreativeHQ

Sentient Studio


Context

 Sentient Studio is a photography business and creative studio based in Naarm, Melbourne. Sentient Studio’s approach is unobtrusive and deeply observant. The founder Jess, works quietly, blending into the background to capture weddings as they unfold. Intimate, honest, and full of emotion.
The project was commissioned to develop a flexible visual identity informed by the brand’s tactile and thoughtful, approach to photography.

The visual language draws on vintage and timeless imager with a focus on a timeless yet contemporary script font. The final system includes a logo, and illustrations which accompany the studios digital touchpoints.