The designer was commissioned to create the packaging of a children's line of 5 products for Siela Cosmetic. The overall look of the brand was created with the help of charming drawings. A storyline was created for each product and a design system was developed that tells that story for the entire product line, At the same time, the illustrative style reflects the nature of children's books and emphasizes the reputation of the brand.
Designed by Olha Takhtarova
Recognized by A' Design Award.
My career in Design started in 2006. I worked as an Interior Designer and Graphic Designer in creative and design companies. Today I continue my way in my own studio. My own design studio SOT B&D was opened in 2015. The studio majors are visual identification, packaging, web design, illustration. More than 400 projects for local and foreign clients from Ukraine, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Poland, UAE, Russia, USA were implemented by SOT B&D within 6 years. My favorite part of the project is creating the design itself when all the information is collected, briefs are read, meetings are held, details are clarified. Vivid emotions make me an effective result for complex projects that lasted for months. Invested heavily and with much energy in them. To become a great designer, you must practice a lot. This is the only way to get experience. In order to create out-of-box solutions and be a real expert, you need to improve your skills constantly, move the bar upwards, step out of your comfort zone, learn new things, work on mistakes and improve your visual culture. Despite how good a specialist you are, if you do not know how to communicate with people, interact with them, you will not be able to sell your work.
Olha Takhtarova has AA+ Rating, valid through 2025. AA+ stands for Superior Rating. DBI Awards the AA+ Rating to entities that have achieved notable success in innovation and design, demonstrating significant creative and technical prowess. This rating underscores a strong ability to deliver impactful and memorable solutions, showcasing superior quality and craftsmanship. This certificate is awarded following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an esteemed jury panel, comprising a diverse group of experts from around the world, including journalists, academics, design professionals, and entrepreneurs. The assessment adheres to a blind peer-review methodology, ensuring complete impartiality. Entries are meticulously evaluated based on pre-established criteria, with scores being normalized and standardized to uphold fairness and consistency. This process celebrates and honors superior achievements in innovation, design quality, and creative capacity.
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