ISLAMINYAT JAMIU

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Hi, I'm Islaminyat, a creative Brand Strategist and Designer.

About

Hi, I’m Islaminyat, a creative Brand Strategist and Designer. I help authors and businesses bring their ideas to life through professional branding, brand identity, children’s book illustrations, book cover designs, and graphic design. My goal is to create visually compelling designs that connect with audiences and bring your vision to life. Let’s create something amazing together!

  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • YorubaFluent
  • GermanFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 29

Whimsical Bedtime Storybook Illustration

This illustration captures a cozy bedtime moment through expressive characters, rich colors, and a warm, hand-painted aesthetic. A young girl enjoys her favorite story alongside her playful puppy and sleeping kitten, creating a scene that feels comforting, joyful, and full of imagination. The artwork combines watercolor-inspired textures, soft lighting, and carefully layered details to bring the bedroom to life. From the character’s excited expression to the dreamy night sky outside the window, every element contributes to the storytelling and creates a visual experience that young readers can connect with. The concept demonstrates my approach to children’s book illustration, with a focus on character expression, atmosphere, and engaging visual storytelling.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
Whimsical Watercolor Children’s Book Illustration

This project explores a playful garden adventure through warm, watercolor-inspired artwork. The illustration features a curious young girl discovering a little snail, accompanied by her playful dog and a curious kitten. Soft painted textures, expressive characters, and colorful garden details create a charming scene that invites young readers to explore and imagine. The focus was on capturing natural expressions, creating a sense of wonder, and using visual storytelling to make an everyday discovery feel special. The traditional watercolor and gouache-inspired style gives the artwork a warm, storybook feel, making it suitable for children’s picture books and early-learning stories.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
Whimsical Watercolor Children’s Book Illustration

Created a whimsical children’s book illustration concept featuring expressive characters, playful storytelling, and warm watercolor-inspired textures. The artwork combines soft colors, charming details, and lively facial expressions to bring each scene to life and make the story engaging for young readers. The visual direction focuses on character personality, emotional connection, and visual humor, with a hand-painted aesthetic inspired by traditional watercolor and gouache techniques. The goal is to create illustrations that feel warm, memorable, and full of personality while supporting the story’s message and keeping young readers interested.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
The Kindness Club: Small Acts, Big Changes – Children’s Book Illustration

This project features a children’s picture book designed to bring a heartwarming story to life through colorful illustrations and engaging interior page layouts. The story follows Mia as she discovers a lost puppy and helps it find a safe home, teaching young readers about kindness, compassion, and caring for others. The project combines expressive characters, story-driven illustrations, and a clean book layout to create an enjoyable reading experience for children.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
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Midnight in the Mist — Dark Fantasy Book Cover Design

Designed a striking dark fantasy book cover for Midnight in the Mist, using dramatic red tones, mysterious imagery, atmospheric lighting, and bold typography to capture the story’s suspenseful mood. Created a visually powerful composition that strengthens the book’s genre identity and helps attract the attention of potential readers.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Graphic Designer
The Map to Yesterday – Book Cover Design

Designed a professional and visually compelling book cover for The Map to Yesterday, combining a vintage map, compass, antique key, and mysterious castle imagery to create a sense of adventure, mystery, and discovery. Developed a strong visual hierarchy with bold typography and a polished composition that captures the book’s theme and attracts the attention of potential readers.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Graphic Designer
Christmas Children’s Book Illustration

I Created engaging Christmas-themed illustrations for a children’s picture book, combining expressive character design, cozy holiday settings, festive details, and strong visual storytelling. Developed warm and playful artwork that captures the magic of the holiday season while keeping the visuals appealing and engaging for young readers. Ideal for children’s picture books, Christmas stories, holiday publications, book covers, and educational projects, with careful attention to composition, character expression, storytelling, and professional presentation

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
Mythology-Inspired Children’s Book Illustrations

Created colorful and engaging illustrations for a mythology-inspired children’s book, bringing legendary characters, mythical creatures, and imaginative environments to life. Developed expressive characters, vibrant landscapes, and storytelling scenes designed to capture children’s attention while making ancient mythology feel fun, approachable, and visually exciting for young readers.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
Whimsical Woodland Children’s Book Illustrations | Cute Storybook Art

This project features a collection of children’s book illustrations set in a magical woodland, starring adorable animal characters in heartwarming nighttime adventures. Created in a soft storybook illustration style, the artwork combines expressive characters, cozy forest scenes, and warm lighting to create engaging visual storytelling. Perfect for picture books, bedtime stories, educational books, nursery decor, and book covers, each illustration is delivered in high-resolution, print-ready quality for both print and digital publishing.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
3D-Style Cartoon Character Design for Kids Books & Animation

A vibrant, charming 3D-styled cartoon illustration capturing an energetic young boy in action on an indoor basketball court. Rendered in a polished, picture-book aesthetic, the artwork features bold expressive facial features, smooth digital shading, rich lighting, and a dynamic blue sports kit. The bright indoor gym setting, polished wood floor reflections, and warm golden sunlight streaming through large windows create an uplifting, playful atmosphere perfect for children's publishing and sports storytelling.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer

I Created a complete visual package for Luna and the Whispering Woods, a whimsical children’s storybook centered on a curious 7-year-old girl exploring a magical forest. I developed consistent character designs for Luna and her silver fox companion, illustrated 10 story-driven interior pages, and designed the front and back covers. The artwork uses a cohesive watercolor aesthetic, expressive characters, atmospheric environments, and visual storytelling designed for a polished, print-ready children’s book experience.

Luna and the Whispering Woods | Children's Book Illustration & KDP
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
Custom Brand Identity Designer

Created a complete brand identity for Gike’s Glow, including a custom logo, color palette, typography, packaging, and branded visuals. Developed a cohesive and memorable visual identity that gives the brand a polished, modern, and professional presence.

  • Brand Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Graphic Designer

Work experience

Book Cover Designer · Self-EmployedJul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos

I create creative and professional book covers that capture the essence of every story. I help authors bring their ideas to life through captivating visuals, thoughtful typography, and compelling designs. My goal is to design eye-catching book covers that reflect each book's message, attract readers, and bring the author's vision to life.

Children's Book Illustrator & Graphic Designer · Self-EmployedApr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 3 mos

I specialize in creating colorful, engaging, and imaginative children's book illustrations that bring stories to life. I transform written ideas into captivating visual experiences through expressive characters, beautiful storytelling scenes, and vibrant artwork. My goal is to help authors connect with young readers through creative illustrations that make every story memorable, magical, and enjoyable.

Brand Strategist & Graphic Designer · Self-EmployedSep 2023 – Nov 2023 · 3 mos

I specialize in brand strategy, brand identity design, brand guidelines, children's book illustration, book cover design, and graphic design. I work on developing creative concepts and delivering visually engaging designs that align with clients' goals and project requirements. My experience includes creating cohesive brand identities, designing compelling book covers, illustrating children's stories, and producing professional graphic materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design and Visual Communication · University of Lagos2020 – 2024

Developed strong creative and technical skills in graphic design, branding, illustration, and visual communication. Gained knowledge of typography, color theory, composition, brand identity, and digital design. Built practical experience creating professional brand designs, children's book illustrations, and book covers while strengthening creative problem-solving and attention to detail.

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