Mahla Raphael
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Mahla Raphael

IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
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Mahla Raphael

IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I'm a South London based illustrator specialising in design for homeware, paper goods, digital illustration and editorial. Brought up partly in London, and partly in Somerset, I'm inspired by nature found in an urban setting. Combining bold colour and playful composition, I aims to use my artwork as a medium to bring the outside in and capture happy memories of days spent out in the London wilderness and beyond. I have collaborated on projects with the likes of Pier Productions Ltd and Farming the Future UK. As well as numerous graphic design projects for independent businesses, including event posters, logos, product packaging and more. I trained at London College of Communication where I discovered my passion for the world of print and surface design. Since graduating I have worked in a number of creative roles in the industry, as an employee and a freelance designer, as well as creating my own homeware brand. My illustrated homeware is inspired by London’s parks and green spaces and celebrates the beauty of every day life in the city. If you’d like to collaborate on a project, or have any questions about a commission, please feel free to get in touch!
Projects
  • The Magic of Soil
    The Magic of SoilI was hired to create a collection of three illustrations for a Google Arts & Culture article by Soil Heroes about the benefits of healthy soil to the environment, it was published within a series of Google A&C articles about regenerative farming in conjunction with COP26.
  • Freelance Illustration for Farming the Future UK
    Freelance Illustration for Farming the Future UKI created a collection of three illustrations created for Farming the Future UK, to be used for web and printed promotional materials. The images are inspired by three key subjects which are at the heart of the foundation; Horticulture, Agriculture and Oneness of People and Planet.
  • Freelance Illustration for Twice Upon A Time Podcast
    Freelance Illustration for Twice Upon A Time PodcastCommissioned to design a digital cover image based around the central idea of a child reading, for Hat Trick Productions new podcast Twice Upon A time, presented by Janet Ellis this podcast is all about memories of favourite childhood books. The image has been used on the companies Website, Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as for a profile image on Instagram and Twitter.Commissioned to design a digital cover image based around the central idea of a child reading, for Hat Trick Productions new
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Work history
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    Studio Assistant & Print TechnicianBefore Breakfast Ltd
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    -Sourcing, negotiating and buying fabric and trimmings -Liaising with factories and manufacturers -Setting up a printing table and buying supplies to screen print in the studio -Creating and mixing colour ways for print -Screen printing fabrics for cushions and other home ware accessories -Studio organisation and management -Calculating costings
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    Design AssistantHeti's Colours
     - London, United KingdomPart Time
    - Researching current trends and mood boarding -Concept artwork, painting and drawing -Technical artwork, creating colour ways and production ready files -Managing the production process to ensure desired results -Sampling, proofing and adjusting files -Keeping the studio and stock neat and organised
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Skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Repeat Pattern
  • Graphic Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Book Illustration
Education
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    BAUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom
    BA Surface Design at London College of Communication