Hi, I’m a graphic design student at VCUarts with a passion for branding, publication, and web design. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible visuals. Through hands-on studio work at Studio Two Three and VCU’s Letter Press Studio, I’ve gained experience in typography, letterpress, risograph printing, and user-centered design. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting brands and experiences that connect with people.…

Olenka Janus

Hi, I’m a graphic design student at VCUarts with a passion for branding, publication, and web design. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible visuals. Through hands-on studio work at Studio Two Three and VCU’s Letter Press Studio, I’ve gained experience in typography, letterpress, risograph printing, and user-centered design. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting brands and experiences that connect with people.…

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Hi, I’m a graphic design student at VCUarts with a passion for branding, publication, and web design. I’m proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible visuals.

Through hands-on studio work at Studio Two Three and VCU’s Letter Press Studio, I’ve gained experience in typography, letterpress, risograph printing, and user-centered design. I thrive in collaborative environments and love crafting brands and experiences that connect with people.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Studio Intern at Studio Two Three
August 8, 2025 - Present
Assisted in studio operations including typesetting and printing wood and lead type on a Letterpress; up-keeping and cataloging wood and lead type collections; provided general studio assistance.
Transfer Peer Coach at VCU Transfer Center
August 31, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Typeset and printed various wood and lead type specimens on a Letterpress. Maintained and cataloged type collections. Provided general studio assistance and mentored transfer students, including designing social media for Transfer Week and developing resource guides for the Transfer Center.
Graphic Design Intern at SciQuel
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Customized a typeface in FontForge for the company’s website to ensure brand consistency and visual appeal. Designed icons, buttons, and a color palette for the UI; contributed to UX layouts in Figma to improve user experience and design coherence.
Studio Intern at Studio Two Three
August 30, 2025 - Present
Typesetting and printing various wood and lead type specimens on a Letterpress. Up-keeping and cataloging wood and lead type collection. General Studio assistance.

Education

BFA at VCUarts
January 1, 2023 - May 18, 2027
AAS in Graphic Design at SCCC (Suffolk County Community College)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
at VCUarts
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2026
BFA at VCUarts
September 1, 2023 - June 13, 2026
AAS at SCCC
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail
    OMEGA
    Omega is a speculative supplement branding project. Authored by Olenka Janus. Omega utilizes abstract motifs that evoke king salmon meat, a superfood rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, reinforcing the wholeness of the advertised product and its relationship with its source material. logo graphicdesigner illustrator designer branding webdesigner…
    Jelly Haircare
    Speculative branding. Jelly embodies a modern, fun, and bratty personality with its play with words and shape. It also reinforces this attitude with playful elements, such as soft, squeezable bottles and gradients that highlight their malleability. The packaging is moldable to the touch, just like jelly, and your curls, once you use this product. photo logo branding webdesigner illustrator graphicdesigner designer branddesigner…