Visual Design - Anastasiia Zilnyk

Ace of Hearts – Conceptual Editorial Poster

Conceptual editorial poster featuring a woman in a long black coat standing in front of an oversized Ace of Hearts playing card, surrounded by lilies, red abstract lettering and dark textured blue tones.

A dark editorial poster combining fashion photography, symbolic collage elements and a cinematic colour palette to create a surreal visual inspired by the imagery of the Ace of Hearts.

Finishing Eight or Nine? – Editorial Music Poster

Editorial music poster featuring a seated woman in an oversized black blazer and rolled-up jeans, wearing orange reflective sunglasses against a teal and orange abstract textured background with bold white typography and layered graphic elements.

A modern editorial poster created around Blood Orange’s track Champagne Coast, blending portrait photography, bold typography and layered graphic elements into a cinematic, contemporary visual.

Superstition ain’t the way – Concept Poster

Surreal collage-style poster featuring a man on a tennis court wearing a suit jacket and camouflage cap, surrounded by butterflies, flowers and the text "Superstition ain’t the way".

A conceptual poster inspired by Stevie Wonder’s 1972 song Superstition. The design combines fashion-inspired styling with vintage sports aesthetics, creating an unexpected visual contrast. A tailored suit jacket paired with tennis clothing and a motion-blurred face adds movement and a sense of mystery. Bold typography and an earthy colour palette bring the composition together, giving it an editorial, magazine-style look.

Slave to Love – Concept Poster

Conceptual surreal poster featuring a Victorian-style woman in a blue and yellow patterned dress standing between two hands, reaching toward a blue flower, with distorted yellow typography and a dark floral background.

Inspired by Bryan Ferry’s iconic song Slave to Love, this conceptual poster explores the tension between desire and emotional captivity through surreal collage and symbolic imagery. The composition features a vintage-style female figure, oversized hands, a blue flower and distorted typography to create a dreamlike narrative about attraction, vulnerability and control.

Dream a Little — Editorial Fantasy Poster

Editorial fantasy poster showing a woman in a blue dress and orange hat sitting in front of a circular portal filled with a starry sky, surrounded by butterfly wings, flowers and dreamy typography on a pastel turquoise background.

Dream a Little is an editorial fantasy poster that combines fashion-inspired styling, surreal collage and atmospheric digital compositing. A seated female figure is framed by a circular starry portal, while floral and ocean-inspired details add a whimsical, dreamlike atmosphere.

Typography for a Rock Music Album

Rock band debut album cover design with custom hand-drawn typography

This project focuses on the creation of a custom typeface and its application in a debut album poster for a rock band. The visual concept is built around contrast, light, and a dark, immersive atmosphere. Strong light beams, deep shadows, and bold colour accents are used to convey the intensity and energy associated with rock music.

Mood Board for a Ukrainian Culture Evening in Sligo

Visual mood board for a Ukrainian Culture Evening: colour palette, textures, and cultural symbols

This mood board represents the visual identity of a Ukrainian cultural event held in Ireland. It explores themes of heritage, resilience, memory, and gratitude. Ukrainian traditional clothing, embroidery, and musical instruments symbolise cultural roots and ancestral identity, while Irish elements – such as green tones and the shamrock – reflect support, integration, and the idea of Ireland as a second home.

Stage for the Game

Happy puppy costume character for the game in Scratch

Sad puppy costume character for the game in Scratch

Mischievous puppy costume character for the game in Scratch

This student project presents a 2D game scene illustrated entirely in Adobe Photoshop. The setting depicts a cozy living room filled with festive Christmas details, creating a warm and cheerful holiday atmosphere.

The project also includes the main game character – a playful corgi puppy named Milo. The character features three costume variations reflecting different moods: happy, sad, and mischievous. These variations add personality, visual diversity, and emotional expression to the gameplay experience

Want to take a short break and enjoy a festive mood? Milo would love your company. Follow the link below to explore the game.

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Arcane Collector

2D character illustration of a wizard in a blue robe holding a magical staff.

2D illustration of a moss-green swamp troll holding a large double-sided axe, standing in a dungeon beneath the magical forest.

2D asset of a glowing icy shard with an ancient "Gate" symbol engraved on it.

2D digital drawing of a glass flask filled with glowing purple liquid, a magical potion.

A 2D environment asset showing a wooden signpost covered in ice.

This student project presents an atmospheric 2D game world illustrated using Adobe Photoshop with the support of Unity. The setting depicts a mysterious environment filled with ancient artifacts, designed to evoke a sense of wonder and discovery.

The project features a collection of unique 2D assets, each meticulously designed to reflect the game’s mystical lore. From glowing purple potions and icy “Gate” runes to a formidable green-skinned troll guarding his dungeon, these details work together to build a cohesive visual narrative. Every hand-drawn element is carefully integrated to enhance the atmosphere and create a truly immersive exploration experience.

Ready to uncover the secrets of the past? The collector is waiting for you. Follow the link below to explore the game and start your journey.

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