I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with experience in digital illustration, graphic design, and content creation for print and social media. I combine strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva with a keen eye for visual storytelling. My background includes commercial illustration, book cover and layout design, storyboarding for animation, and campaign graphics for international organisations.

Ispah Mukah

I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with experience in digital illustration, graphic design, and content creation for print and social media. I combine strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva with a keen eye for visual storytelling. My background includes commercial illustration, book cover and layout design, storyboarding for animation, and campaign graphics for international organisations.

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I’m a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer with experience in digital illustration, graphic design, and content creation for print and social media. I combine strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva with a keen eye for visual storytelling. My background includes commercial illustration, book cover and layout design, storyboarding for animation, and campaign graphics for international organisations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Workshop Facilitator at Walsall Maker Fest
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Commissioned to lead a drawing workshop at the 2025 Walsall Maker Fest.
Artist Talk Presenter at RBSA Gallery
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Participated in artist talks following the 2025 RBSA Drawing Prize Exhibition.
Contributing Illustrator at UNHCR
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Contributed illustration for UNHCR initiative highlighting ideas from the Model UN Refugee Challenge and related online story.
Panelist at Silicon Mountain Conference
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Participated in a panel discussion on Creative Collaboration.
Artist Talk at Walsall Society of Artists
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Presented an artist talk as part of the 2024–2025 program.
Graphic Designer at i-Cistems
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Designed book covers for a series of computer science secondary school textbooks. Delivered production-ready artwork to brief and deadline.
Illustrator at Colorfluid Advertising Agency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Created storyboards and character illustrations later animated into commercial explainer videos. Worked within commercial briefs to produce client-ready visual assets.
Graphic Design Intern at UPTIMA Design Agency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Designed print and digital assets for client projects, including magazine layouts, website visuals, and brand collateral. Gained hands-on experience across the full design production cycle within a commercial studio environment.
Illustrator at UNICEF – Voices of Youth (Youth Mediathon)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Produced illustrations for a global climate change education campaign, collaborating with young activists across multiple countries. Work reached international audiences via UNICEF's digital platforms.
Illustrator & Designer at Motion Fountain
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Created storyboards and visual direction for Cameroon’s leading 2d animation production studio. Worked within commercial briefs to produce client-ready visual assets.
Illustrator at UNHCR – UN Refugee Agency
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Commissioned to illustrate eight winning ideas for UNHCR's Model UN Refugee Challenge. Work featured in international advocacy content published online by the UN Refugee Agency, Geneva.
Comic Book Artist at Zebra Comics
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Created illustrations and layout design for over 30 children books and comic book series.
Graphic Designer at Plasma of Hope Charity UK (Contract)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed flyers, posters and social media posts for the Plasma of Hope Charity.
Graphic Designer (Volunteer) at Walsall Society of Artists
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed posters and flyers for WSA’s exhibitions, socials and events.

Education

BA in Art History (Contemporary African Art Focus) at University of Bamenda
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BSc Computer Science at University of Buea
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
BA Art History (Contemporary African Art) at University of Bamenda, Cameroon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BSc Computer Science at University of Buea, Cameroon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certified Google AI Professional
January 1, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Global Talent Visa (Arts & Culture) - Endorsed by Arts Council England
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
Certified Google AI Professional
January 1, 2026 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet