4 Cutting-Edge Ukrainian Designers to Support in these tough times
I remember hearing feeble background sounds from my TV while I was engaged in a deep conversation about clay pots with my mother on the 24th of February when suddenly those feeble sounds turned into aggressive newsflashes that were blasting on every news channel on the face of the planet. The news flashes elucidated that Russia has declared a war on Ukraine, to be honest, I could feel my heart sink and my legs shake as I knew at that exact moment that this would not end well. For the past month, the world has experienced horrors as thousands of civilians continue to die on a daily basis. The suffering and extreme crisis in Ukraine continues to prevail as Russian troops wage war on the country. Unless you are living under a rock, we are sure you are aware of the atrocities happening in Ukraine, an unprovoked brazen strike by a cynical power. You will be surprised to know that around 2 million civilians have fled Ukraine, making it the largest refugee crisis in Europe since WW2.
As the invasion elevates, you may wonder how you can contribute your bit to support Ukrainian artists in tough times. We understand that not everyone would have the financial capabilities to donate money, but the least we can do is support Ukrainian artists in the best way possible. Being a design-centric company, we understand the struggles of designers and thereby want to pay our homage to these 4 wonderful designers. #OurCommitmenttoUkraine
- Katalina Maievska
Katalina is a talented Ukrainian artist who is selling her artworks to support her country. Her style of design is very unique and comprises contemporary and abstract art that is thought-provoking. Maievska elucidates in her Instagram post that 50% of her earnings through selling her art would be sent to local charities. To see her creative personality, make sure to follow her on Instagram @katalinamaievska
2. Grafprom Studio
Since 2006 Grafprom design studio fights evil forces in contemporary design and art spaces. The high technological and ideological level of their work brought them to the foreground of Ukrainian graphic design society. They follow an avant-garde posterization technique in their designs and that is what makes them stand out from the crowd. Check out their samples on Instagram @grafprom
3. Banda Agency
Banda Agency from Kyiv was founded by Pavel Vrzhesch, Creative Director, Egor Petrov, Head of Art, and Yaroslav Serdyuk, Strategy Director, in 2011. Within only seven years, the creatives received more than a hundred prizes and were able to win over renowned clients from numerous fields. They offer highly creative solutions with regards to designing and help clients from all over the world in building a credible brand. Check them out on Instagram @banda.agency
4. Katerina Korolevtseva
Based in Kyiv, Ukraine with 6+ years of experience, Korolevtseva is a skilled professional who specializes in the field of branding, art direction, and typeface design. Her portfolio encompasses an array of distinctive and creative artworks. She states on her website “As a Creative Strategist, I always try to understand people’s needs, how do they make choices, and how to change their behavior.” If you are interested to take a peek at Korolevtseva’s work, you can check out her Instagram @katerintseva
At Apric, we embody humanitarian beliefs. We believe creativity flows when humans are at their most authentic selves, without any form of violence dictating their lives. That is the reason that we were, we are and we will always stand with Ukraine. Showcasing Ukrainian talent is of utmost importance right now so we encourage every reader to go ahead and show some love to the ones in need. We are here to empower people who are making a living doing what they love, all in peace and harmony! Write to us at coffee@apric.in to let us know what you would like us to post next. Until then, Make peace, not war! Ciao ☺
