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. Huy Tim Brand Identity
  2. Music for Perennial Planes
  3. Mouthfull Radio Collaboration
  4. Parrotdog Campaign
  5. Poster Series 


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

2022-2024
Graphic Designer & Events Facilitator
Mouthfull Radio

2022-2024
Sound  Engineer and Contributor
Radio New Zealand

2018-2019
Community and Events Coordinator
CreativeHQ

Sonic Identities

Client


Wellington City Council
Sound design for council project promoting new sports centre.

Role


Sound Deisng, Recording, Foley, Mixing

Insight


Working to picture to create realistic sound design and music that aptly capture Wellingtons unique landscape and vibrant sporting community.

Client


Mouthfull Radio
Sound design for the stations on-air stings.

Role


Sound Deisng, Recording, Mixing

Insight


Music and sound desing for Mouthfull Radio’s stings used across all on-air programmes. The outcome is 3 unique sound works that aptly capture the stations diverse programming and DIY spirit.