Hi, I’m Balikis, a creative Book & Graphic Designer helping authors, brands, and businesses bring their ideas to life through thoughtful and professional design. I specialize in book design, book formatting, book layout, book cover design, book illustration, children’s book design, children’s book illustration, workbook and journal design, branding, logo design, brand identity, brand style guides, editorial design, and graphic design. I combine clear communication, strong typography, engaging imagery, and creative direction to create polished and memorable designs. Whether you need a professional book, engaging illustrations, or a complete brand identity, I focus on turning your vision into designs that connect with your audience and support your goals.…

Balikis muhammed

Hi, I’m Balikis, a creative Book & Graphic Designer helping authors, brands, and businesses bring their ideas to life through thoughtful and professional design. I specialize in book design, book formatting, book layout, book cover design, book illustration, children’s book design, children’s book illustration, workbook and journal design, branding, logo design, brand identity, brand style guides, editorial design, and graphic design. I combine clear communication, strong typography, engaging imagery, and creative direction to create polished and memorable designs. Whether you need a professional book, engaging illustrations, or a complete brand identity, I focus on turning your vision into designs that connect with your audience and support your goals.…

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Hi, I’m Balikis, a creative Book & Graphic Designer helping authors, brands, and businesses bring their ideas to life through thoughtful and professional design. I specialize in book design, book formatting, book layout, book cover design, book illustration, children’s book design, children’s book illustration, workbook and journal design, branding, logo design, brand identity, brand style guides, editorial design, and graphic design.

I combine clear communication, strong typography, engaging imagery, and creative direction to create polished and memorable designs. Whether you need a professional book, engaging illustrations, or a complete brand identity, I focus on turning your vision into designs that connect with your audience and support your goals.

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Language

German
Fluent
French
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand & Graphic Designer | Web Developer at Freelance / Self-Employed
May 2, 2023 - Present
I work independently with businesses, entrepreneurs, authors, and growing brands to create professional visual and digital experiences. My work covers brand identity, logo design, brand style guides, graphic design, illustration, social media graphics, marketing materials, packaging, web design, and web development. I focus on turning ideas into cohesive, functional, and visually engaging designs that help clients present their brands professionally across digital and print platforms. I manage projects from concept and creative direction through design development and final delivery, while maintaining clear communication and attention to detail.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance / Self-Employed
December 6, 2022 - Present

Education

Professional Training in Graphic Design & Digital Design at Branding, Graphic Design & Visual Design
September 7, 2026 - October 31, 2028
Developed practical skills through hands-on learning and design projects in brand identity, logo design, graphic design, illustration, visual communication, digital design, and web development. Applied these skills to create complete branding systems, marketing materials, digital designs, and other creative solutions.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Healthcare, Wholesale & Distribution, Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    Fashion Editorial Magazine Cover
    This project involved the conceptualization and complete design of a high-end, contemporary fashion magazine cover, titled " The objective was to create a strong, professional layout that demonstrates a deep understanding of grid systems, visual hierarchy, sophisticated color palettes, and editorial typography.…
    Lead Graphic & Brand Identity Designer
    This multi-page editorial catalog and magazine spread was designed to showcase high-end fashion, lifestyle collections, and corporate identity layouts. The objective was to create a modern visual structure that balances large-scale imagery, clean typographic hierarchy, and purposeful accent coloring to deliver a refined editorial experience.…
    Graphic Designer | Company Profile & Brochure Designer
    A professional company profile design created for a sustainability-focused consulting brand. The project presents the company’s services, mission, values, team, industries, and business partners through a clean and structured visual layout. The green-based color palette was chosen to reflect sustainability, growth, and environmental responsibility, while curved shapes, professional imagery, icons, and clear typography create a modern and cohesive presentation. The layout was designed to make business information easy to understand while maintaining a polished and professional appearance across multiple pages.…
    Graphic Designer | Brochure & Business Profile Designer
    A professional business profile and brochure design created to present a company’s services, information, and achievements in a clear and engaging way. The design uses a sophisticated brown, cream, and neutral color palette, combined with structured layouts, modern typography, professional imagery, and strong visual hierarchy. Each page was carefully arranged to keep the information easy to read while maintaining a polished and consistent brand appearance. The project demonstrates my ability to transform business information into a professional marketing document suitable for client presentations, company profiles, proposals, and print or digital use.…
    Book Cover Designer
    A professionally designed book cover created to give the story a strong and memorable visual identity. The design combines thoughtful typography, compelling imagery, balanced composition, and carefully selected colors to create an eye-catching cover that reflects the book’s theme and target audience. Every element was arranged with readability and visual impact in mind, ensuring the cover looks polished and professional across both digital and print formats.…
    Brand Identity & Graphic Designer
    A complete luxury beauty and skincare brand identity project created to build a sophisticated and memorable visual presence. The project includes a refined logo and monogram, elegant typography, a rich purple and gold color palette, product packaging, gift box design, business cards, and branded product presentation. The visual system was developed to create consistency across both physical and digital brand touchpoints while maintaining a premium and polished aesthetic.…
    Children’s Book Illustrator
    A colorful and engaging children’s book project designed to bring the story to life through expressive characters, detailed environments, and playful illustrations. The project combines vibrant artwork with carefully arranged text to create a fun and easy-to-follow reading experience for young readers. Attention was given to character expressions, page composition, typography, colors, and the balance between illustrations and written content.…
    Whimsical Children’s Book Cover Illustration
    A captivating children’s book cover illustration created to capture a story’s imagination and give young readers an exciting visual introduction to the book. The cover combines expressive characters, engaging storytelling elements, thoughtful composition, and a playful visual style to create an inviting and memorable first impression. Every element is designed to complement the story while appealing to children and helping the book stand out visually. This project demonstrates my ability to develop eye-catching cover artwork that balances creativity, character expression, typography, and storytelling for children’s publishing.…
    Children's Storybook Illustration
    A playful and engaging children’s storybook illustration project created to bring a young reader’s story to life through expressive characters, imaginative scenes, and vibrant visual storytelling. Each illustration was thoughtfully developed to capture the mood and personality of the story while making the scenes easy for children to understand and enjoy. Special attention was given to character expressions, composition, colors, and visual consistency to create a warm and inviting reading experience. The illustrations are designed to complement the written story, spark children’s imagination, and keep young readers engaged from page to page.…
    Children’s Book Illustrator
    A creative children’s illustration project designed to bring stories, characters, and imaginative scenes to life through engaging and expressive artwork. The project focuses on creating visually appealing illustrations that capture emotion, personality, and storytelling while remaining fun and relatable for young readers. Careful attention was given to character expressions, scene composition, color, and visual consistency to create an enjoyable reading experience. My goal was to develop illustrations that not only complement the story but also capture children’s imagination and help bring each moment of the narrative to life.…
    Complete Beauty Brand Identity
    A complete visual identity concept created for a modern beauty and skincare brand focused on creating a confident, refined, and memorable brand presence. The project includes logo and monogram development, a bold red and neutral color palette, typography, branded packaging, product presentation, digital interface design, and promotional visuals. The identity was designed to create a cohesive look across both digital and physical touchpoints, from skincare packaging and product materials to web and marketing applications. The combination of clean layouts, strong typography, and distinctive visual elements gives the brand a polished and recognizable appearance.…
    Luxury Brand Identity Design | Logo & Visual Style Guide
    A complete brand identity designed to create a professional, memorable, and cohesive visual presence for a modern business. The project includes logo design, logo variations, color palette, typography, brand direction, social media graphics, stationery, and branded mockups. The goal was to develop a clean and distinctive visual identity that communicates the brand’s personality consistently across digital and print applications. This project demonstrates my approach to creating thoughtful, cohesive brand identities that are both visually appealing and practical for everyday business use…