Metaphor — as a story

Hello stranger! So here we are. My name is Sonya Mudvex. I'm an art director and brand designer. I am based in Berlin.

How often do we incorporate striking phrases into our speech to vividly express our thoughts? We often employ metaphors and analogies without even realizing it. These linguistic tools enable the listener to immerse themselves directly into the depth of our ideas.

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I stumbled into design accidentally, but it became my greatest passion in life. As a teen, I envisioned a successful career as a geneticist, drawn to the concept of creation. However, I made a sudden decision to pursue a completely different path. Embracing change requires bravery; it was a personal challenge. Challenges often reveal our hidden strengths. Transitioning from a graphic designer to an art director, I've only begun to explore my capabilities in this field. Each year, project, and team I work with pushes the boundaries of my abilities. The universe is limitless, offering boundless possibilities for passionate professionals in this field. For me, design isn't just a job; it's my genuine passion.

Made in Siberia
or the Creative Gene

My metaphor. What does it mean to me? It is my favourite method that I use working with brands. And, yes, I also have my own metaphor.

The metaphor of my story is a "train" that always moves forward.

My mother, the most amazing person in my life, taught me to see life as a train journey, carrying diverse passengers through various cities and countries. She explained that when people leave, it's their stop, and I keep moving forward. Changing projects or locations means it's time to move on. I envision myself as a train, always moving ahead.

practical

Why is my website inspired by the Berlin's subway? I merged the metaphor of the 'train' with my daily habit of using the metro. Metro is my favorite form of public transport..

Additional
and higher education

Hight School of Branding

Brand Strategist
Moscow, Russia

2018 — 2020
Ermolaev Bureau

"Principled Identity"
workshop

2017
Berlin Summer University of the Arts

“Leadership for Innovation.
Creating Change in Organizations”
workshop

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Branding"
Saint-Petersburg
autumn workshop (win)

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Branding"
Moscow
autumn workshop (win)

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Identity
Moscow
autumn workshop

2017
Higher education

Institute of Television, Business and Design

Department of communicative design - Graphic designer
Saint-Petersburg, Russia

2008-2011
IKRA

“Design Thinking”
workshop

2017
Higher education

Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Department of Design - Graphic designer
Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia

2005-2008
Ermolaev Bureau

"Principled Identity"
workshop

2017
Hight School of Branding

Brand Strategist
Moscow, Russia

2018 — 2020
Berlin Summer University of the Arts

“Leadership for Innovation.
Creating Change in Organizations”
workshop

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Branding"
Moscow
autumn workshop (win)

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Branding"
Saint-Petersburg
autumn workshop (win)

2017
DESIGN PROSMOTR

"Identity
Moscow
autumn workshop

2017
IKRA

“Design Thinking”
workshop

2017
Higher education

Institute of Television, Business and Design

Department of communicative design - Graphic designer
Saint-Petersburg, Russia

2008-2011
Higher education

Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Department of Design - Graphic designer
Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia

2005-2008

I am dreaming about taking part in a project that can truly make this world a better place.

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A bit more

traveling
my way to breathe and exist
music
my own galaxy of inspiration
memes
i love memes
arty
around and inside
foodie
cooking and eating
stay in touch
with this world
dreaming
to create, to feel alive