I’m Ishgun, a visual designer and storyteller, chronic overthinker, and someone who’s always been a little too curious about how things look and make us feel.

I’ve always been drawn to the little details that make things feel right, be it a typeface that says exactly what you want it to, packaging you want to pick up, or a colour combination you can’t stop thinking about.

I seek inspiration in things that go unnoticed. Most of my projects start with a lot of questions, a slightly obsessive eye for detail, and probably way too many tabs open. I enjoy the process of taking an idea, pulling it apart a little, and figuring out how to make it work visually.

When I’m not designing, I’m probably collecting references that I’ll “probably use someday,” out in the grass people-watching, or getting excited about a completely new idea. There’s usually a little bit of chaos involved, but that’s part of the fun.

How I work

There’s usually a lot of figuring things out before the final version.

01

Get nosy.

Ask questions. Understand the brief. Figure out what actually matters.

02

Go down the rabbit hole.

Research, collect, obsess, explore.

03

Make a mess.

Sketch it. Break it. Try another direction.

04

Edit. Then edit again.

Keep what works. Get rid of what doesn't.

05

Bring it to life

Turn the idea into something people can see, use, and experience.

Quick Answers

  • I’m a graphic designer with a strong interest in typography, branding, editorial, packaging, and visual identity. I like working across different formats and figuring out how an idea can stay consistent while taking on different visual forms.

  • I’m looking for graphic design roles where I can be involved in the actual making: developing identities, layouts, campaigns, packaging, typefaces, publications, and other visual work. I’m especially interested in studios and teams where there’s room to think, experiment, and make visually striking designs.

  • I’d say visual identity, storytelling, and typography are some of my strongest areas. I tend to notice the little details that might not seem important at first, but can change how a story is understood. I like figuring out how those details can work together through type, colour, imagery, and layout to build design that feels intentional.

  • Yes. A lot of my work moves between the two — from identities and editorial layouts to packaging, posters, signage, and digital applications. I enjoy seeing how a design behaves when it leaves the screen and becomes something physical, but I’m equally comfortable designing for digital formats.

  • I bring ideas, curiosity, and a willingness to keep working at something until it feels right. I enjoy bouncing ideas around, getting feedback, and looking at a project from different angles. I like noticing smaller details, references, and connections that can help give a project more personality and meaning. I think some of the best parts of designing happen when the original idea changes along the way.

  • I don’t think my work has one fixed style, and I don’t really want it to. I like letting the idea, subject, and context influence how something looks, while still making sure the final design feels intentional and cohesive. Whether I’m working on a typeface, a publication, a brand identity, or packaging, I’m interested in finding a visual language that feels right for that project.