I am a graphic designer and illustrator who recently completed a BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA, Milan, graduating with 110 cum laude. I’m passionate about turning ideas into precise, crafted visuals. I’m hardworking, organized, and collaborative, with experience ranging from traditional and digital illustration to mural design and editorial projects. I offer craftsmanship, precision and artistry.

Iva Dikova

I am a graphic designer and illustrator who recently completed a BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA, Milan, graduating with 110 cum laude. I’m passionate about turning ideas into precise, crafted visuals. I’m hardworking, organized, and collaborative, with experience ranging from traditional and digital illustration to mural design and editorial projects. I offer craftsmanship, precision and artistry.

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I am a graphic designer and illustrator who recently completed a BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA, Milan, graduating with 110 cum laude. I’m passionate about turning ideas into precise, crafted visuals.

I’m hardworking, organized, and collaborative, with experience ranging from traditional and digital illustration to mural design and editorial projects. I offer craftsmanship, precision and artistry.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Van Enev
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Music album cover art and fan book design.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Van Enev
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Music album cover art and fan book design

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
October 3, 2022 - November 28, 2025
Graphic Design and Art Direction (Visual Design Major)
BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction (Visual Design Major) at NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Secondary education diploma at Geo Milev ELMS, Burgas, Bulgaria
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022
BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Secondary Education Diploma at Geo Milev ELMS, Burgas, Bulgaria
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

International First Place Laureate in Fine Arts (Student Category) - The Cave Project, The Orpheus Talents International Contest
January 1, 2021 - January 9, 2026
Nominee - Mural Design Contest 2023 (CCL) - The Rope Project
January 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026
Nominee - NABA Communication Awards 2025 (UX/UI Design Award)
January 1, 2025 - January 9, 2026
110 cum laude
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education
    paper DISCOVERY

    A student project that was assigned by Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano and required the design of a mascot and new editorial design of their music season booklet called DISCOVERY.