About me

I’m Elnaz, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Bristol. My design career began a few years ago, although I have always had a passion for creativity and the arts. After gaining a degree in History of Art and French, I decided to pursue this passion further by enrolling at Shillington Graphic Design College in London. It was here that I developed a particular appreciation for conceptual thinking, and found an outlet for my skills in hand drawn illustration. Since graduating from Shillington, I have worked in a variety of roles within the creative industry, both in-house and agency based, on projects spanning print, digital and social platforms. If you would like to learn about how I could help you with your new project, feel free to drop me an email at hello@elnazsoltan.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you :)

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• Currently designing a prototype of a conversation prompt card set for children. Does anyone have advice on printers/suppliers to use?
• Hello! I'm looking for some advice on designing mental health activity packs for primary school children (7-11yrs).

Projects

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  Petals of PositivitySelf-initiated project. I have always been passionate about mental wellbeing and in particular the therapeutic benefits of nature. In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, I decided to try and help spread a little positivity through tying these themes together. Therefore, I am currently working on a project called ‘Petals of Positivity’ - a series of Instagram posts which combine nature-inspired motivational quotes with hand-drawn botanical illustrations.
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  SONDR®Office wall mural for a creative marketing agency.
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  Marie-ChantalEmail Marketing and Social Media photography for a luxury childrenswear brand.
• Latex SenseSocial media content creation for an organic mattress brand.
• BFIBranding for a fashion-themed film festival hosted by the British Film Institute. (Student brief) Keywords: edgy - experimental - elusive
• Alexey BrodovitchBranding for an exhibition dedicated to Russian designer and photographer, Alexey Brodovitch. (Student brief)

Work history

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Junior Integrated DesignerSONDR
Nov 2018Bristol, United KingdomFull Time
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Junior Graphic Designer & Creative AssistantMarie-Chantal
Feb 2018 - Apr 2019London, United KingdomFull Time

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Skills

• Abobe Illustrator
• Illustration
• Adobe Indesign
• Sketch
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Editorial
• Branding
• Packaging
• Digital Illustration
• Identity Design

Education

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MA Graphic ArtsUWE Bristol
Jul 2020Bristol, United Kingdom
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Graphic Design Portfolio CourseShillington College
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017London, United Kingdom
Intensive graphic design portfolio course. Completed 30 briefs spanning all fields of graphic design, including editorial, UX/UI, packaging, branding and identity. Learnt to apply the processes of design thinking and creative problem solving, both individually and as part of a group. Executed solutions through effective application of the design principles across the relevant Adobe programs, as well as Sketch App.

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