Ellina is a student currently pursuing a BFA in Communication Design at Parsons School of Design. 
Combining graphic design with an extensive fine arts background, her work aims to communicate 
narratives that are personal to her experiences. This past summer, she interned at Converse on 
the Global Digital Content Design team, supporting art direction, typography design, and concept 
creation for seasonal lifestyle photography.


📁 RECENT WORKS


Home is Where the Dream is


March 2025

A 40-page book about growing up in the suburbs and the meaning of “home.”

“Home is where the heart is.” That’s how the usual saying goes. But what if the heart is always dreaming? This is a collection of memoirs, blogs, songs, and article excerpts that convey the common experience of growing up and realizing how big (or small) our world really is.



How Much I Spend in NYC


December 2024

A website I designed to log how much I have been spending per day in New York this semester.  



Manifesto Poster 
Pt. 2


October 2024

Using Mitch Goldstein’s A Design Education Manifesto quote “Be uncomfortable” as the leading theme, I made a poster for a design conference.




Mantra Merch


September 2024

Designed merch showcasing a personal mantra, exploring type, logo design, and mockups. 


House Party E-Flyer


July 2024

Flyer design for a summer back-to-school celebration with friends. 


Corporate Girl Boss Gone Wild


October 2023

This zine delves into the modern phenomenon of a woman trying to navigate a male-dominated corporate world, exploring the dynamics of a “girl boss” lifestyle, while highlighting the journey of freeing oneself from traditional gender roles and patriarchal norms.


Digital Grisaille


October 2023


Designing a composition showing the process of a digital gray scale (grisaille) painting, starting with a charcoal drawing, then Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and my own photos.  
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