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I’m Roman Svidran, a graphic designer and creative director running my own studio, Yugen Design. I help organisations build strong brands, improve communications, and connect meaningfully with their audiences—turning strategy into clear, impactful visual experiences. My work spans international development, sustainability and resilience, and non-profit communications. I started my career in London in 2014, joined Arup in 2017, and now partner with NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies, and startups as an independent contractor delivering branding and visual communication that makes a positive social impact.…I’m Roman Svidran, a graphic designer and creative director running my own studio, Yugen Design. I help organisations build strong brands, improve communications, and connect meaningfully with their audiences—turning strategy into clear, impactful visual experiences. My work spans international development, sustainability and resilience, and non-profit communications. I started my career in London in 2014, joined Arup in 2017, and now partner with NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies, and startups as an independent contractor delivering branding and visual communication that makes a positive social impact.

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I’m Roman Svidran, a graphic designer and creative director running my own studio, Yugen Design. I help organisations build strong brands, improve communications, and connect meaningfully with their audiences—turning strategy into clear, impactful visual experiences. My work spans international development, sustainability and resilience, and non-profit communications. I started my career in London in 2014, joined Arup in 2017, and now partner with NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies, and startups as an independent contractor delivering branding and visual communication that makes a positive social impact.…I’m Roman Svidran, a graphic designer and creative director running my own studio, Yugen Design. I help organisations build strong brands, improve communications, and connect meaningfully with their audiences—turning strategy into clear, impactful visual experiences. My work spans international development, sustainability and resilience, and non-profit communications. I started my career in London in 2014, joined Arup in 2017, and now partner with NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies, and startups as an independent contractor delivering branding and visual communication that makes a positive social impact.

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I’m Roman Svidran, a graphic designer and creative director running my own studio, Yugen Design. I help organisations build strong brands, improve communications, and connect meaningfully with their audiences—turning strategy into clear, impactful visual experiences.

My work spans international development, sustainability and resilience, and non-profit communications. I started my career in London in 2014, joined Arup in 2017, and now partner with NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies, and startups as an independent contractor delivering branding and visual communication that makes a positive social impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Language

English

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Slovak

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Contract) at International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Contract graphic design supporting communications needs for sustainable infrastructure initiatives. Work includes creating visual assets and design support for programmes, materials and stakeholder-facing content.

Graphic Designer (Contract) at Resilience Shift

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Brand and communications specialist for a non-profit programme focused on safe, sustainable and resilient infrastructure for all. Contributed to programme branding and audience communications for a 5-year multi-million initiative funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, supporting consistent messaging and clear visual storytelling.

Integrated Designer (Contract) - Graphics and visual communications at ARUP

January 1, 2017 - Present

Contract graphics and visual communications for international development, sustainability and resilience teams. Delivered products, frameworks, guidelines and experiences—supporting communication needs across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a focus on clarity, usability and human-centred design.

Graphic Designer / Creative Director at Yugen Design

January 1, 2017 - Present

Independent design company providing branding, brand identity, digital marketing and creative direction. Deliverables include visual communication across campaigns and platforms, developing design systems and content that helps clients communicate clearly and engage audiences. Works with a range of organisations including NGOs, governments, UN agencies, consultancies and startups.