Hi, I’m Zlatina Tiklarova, a graphic designer with a passion for digital illustration, visual identity, and UI/UX design. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Multimedia Design at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, with international experience through Erasmus+ programmes. I enjoy exploring creative thinking, prototyping, and collaborating with peers across Europe. I started my journey in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, at the High School of Mathematics 'Acad. Kiril Popov' and am continuing to develop my craft through hands-on design projects and collaborations. I thrive on cross-cultural communication, rapid ideation, and presenting ideas to international peers, always aiming to deliver thoughtful, engaging visuals.

Zlatina Tiklarova

Hi, I’m Zlatina Tiklarova, a graphic designer with a passion for digital illustration, visual identity, and UI/UX design. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Multimedia Design at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, with international experience through Erasmus+ programmes. I enjoy exploring creative thinking, prototyping, and collaborating with peers across Europe. I started my journey in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, at the High School of Mathematics 'Acad. Kiril Popov' and am continuing to develop my craft through hands-on design projects and collaborations. I thrive on cross-cultural communication, rapid ideation, and presenting ideas to international peers, always aiming to deliver thoughtful, engaging visuals.

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Hi, I’m Zlatina Tiklarova, a graphic designer with a passion for digital illustration, visual identity, and UI/UX design. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Multimedia Design at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, with international experience through Erasmus+ programmes. I enjoy exploring creative thinking, prototyping, and collaborating with peers across Europe.

I started my journey in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, at the High School of Mathematics ‘Acad. Kiril Popov’ and am continuing to develop my craft through hands-on design projects and collaborations. I thrive on cross-cultural communication, rapid ideation, and presenting ideas to international peers, always aiming to deliver thoughtful, engaging visuals.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Erasmus+ Programme Participant at Centro Educativo NOAVI
July 1, 2023 - Present
International Design & Cultural Exchange Trainee. Completed a structured creative programme with participants from across Europe. Strengthened cross-cultural communication and adaptability in a professional setting.
Erasmus+ IP Participant at Fachhochschule Vorarlberg (Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences)
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Blended Intensive Programme: Future Explorations. Collaborated with students from multiple European universities on future-focused design thinking projects. Introduced and facilitated the Lotus Blossom ideation method for a cross-disciplinary team. Developed skills in collaborative ideation, rapid prototyping and presenting to international peers.
Trainee – Erasmus+ Programme Participant (International Design & Cultural Exchange) at Centro Educativo NOAVI
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Completed a structured creative programme with participants from across Europe. Strengthened cross-cultural communication and adaptability in a professional setting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD) at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
September 1, 2023 - June 27, 2026
Secondary Education Diploma - Profiled: Computer Graphics & Mathematics at High School of Mathematics 'Acad. Kiril Popov', Plovdiv, Bulgaria
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

ERASMUS+ Programme Certificate
July 1, 2023 - June 27, 2026
ERASMUS+ IP Certificate
April 1, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Erasmus+ Programme Certificate
January 1, 2023 - June 27, 2026
Erasmus+ BIP Certificate
January 1, 2026 - June 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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