Eva Zantis
2015
my name is Eva Zantis. I‘m from Germany and just finished my Design Diploma at an academy for design in Cologne, Germany. From September 2015 to June 2016 I‘m attending the bachelor programme in Graphic Design at Middlesex University in London, UK. Further details about me, my passions and my work you will get in the following pages. Enjoy!
French
(basic knowledge)
English
(very good oral and written command)
German
(mother tongue)
2015 - 2016
BA Graphic Design, Middlesex University, London
2012 - 2015
Cologne Design Academy
2003 - 2012
Gymnasium Alsdorf, grammar school
2003 - 2012
Katholische Hermann Josef Grundschule, primary school
09/2008
since 08/2010
internship at „projektelf“ (photographic studio and „medina design“ (advertising agency)
temporary worker at the office and the work with children at „Aber Hallo“ e.V., school of arts, 52477 Alsdorf
07/2013 to 08/2014
09/2014 to 03/2015
side job at the logistic department of 3 Pagen GmbH, 52477 Alsdorf
internship at „NECK + HEYN“ advertising agency, 52072 Aachen
Music, Traveling, Reading, Writing, Art, Friends, Nature, Psychology, Culture, my pets
I think ‌ ‌ You have to go through the world with eyes wide open to see what others ignore.
How I work research
getting inspired
mindmapping
creativity
sketching
some sketches for a political poster about social media
the idea
sketching again
analysis
solving problems
development
Work
WAS MACH WAS MACH
What mak
HT UNS GLÜCKLICH? HT UNS GLÜCKLICH?
kes us happy?
Task: Designing a cover for a magazine called „Hybris“
Idea: Hybris is an ancient Greek word, which means exaggerated self pride. Therefore I decided to create an anti consumptional magazine. My use of symbols (the painting „Scream“ by Edvard Munch), typeface and colour matching refers to this meaning. I rebuilt the painting into a painting made up from words/brands that stand for power and superiority.
closer
task Creating a CD cover
Idea I decided to make a cover for the single „Closer“ by Kings of Leon. The photo shows a whirl which drags the viewer into the picture. This effect becomes equivocal, because the title „Closer“ is placed small at the edge of the whirl. The viewer is forced to step „closer“ to read the title.
task Creating a corporate identity (poster, admission ticket, flyer and exhibition catalogue) for a student „Paper Art“ exhibition at Cologne Design Academy.
Idea Using folding patterns as a design element for the CI, for example on the back of the admission ticket. Visitors of the exhibition are invited to follow the instructions of the folding pattern on the back. The result is a triangular construct which all of them can put together. This collectively results a new „Paper Art “ object.
task Creating an own artwork made of paper.
Idea What is fascinating about nature? Freedom and width? Security and silence? Or, nevertheless, the living, everlasting, confidant, the astonishing and powerful attributes? „Experience the beauties of nature, and in doing so learn about yourself“, saying from Japan. My „Paper Art“- project exists of burnt, white backing paper on canvas. It was inspiring to see what a huge range and meaning paper, an easy product from natural substances may have apart from its real use. The single paper curves are based on the pattern of annual rings and bark of trees. At the beginning of the metamorphosis the tree is a supplier of paper and is in the end found as a motive in my „Paper Art “- project .
task Creating a poster for a horror movie inspired by the story „The Upper Berth“ by Francis Marion Crawford.
Exhibition At the „Ludwig Museum“, Cologne.
study on packaging waste
FAMILY 4 Persons 1 man, 3 women 21 up to 55 years old good income BUYING BEHAVIOUR organic products, fruits, vegetables, rarely convenience products
FAMILY 5 Persons 2 men, 3 women 14 up to 55 years old middle income BUYING BEHAVIOUR fruits, vegetables, milk products, sometimes convenience products
Married couple 2 Persons 1 man, 1 woman 75 years old middle income BUYING BEHAVIOUR fresh products, milk porducts, fruits, vegetables, rarely convenience products
young couple 2 Persons 1 man, 1 woman 23 and 26 years old middle income BUYING BEHAVIOUR fresh products, many milk porducts, fruits, vegetables, sometimes organic products
flat- sharing community 3 Students 2 men, 1 woman 21 up to 23 years old moderate income BUYING BEHAVIOUR many convenience products, sometimes fresh products, milkproducts
flat- sharing community 3 Students 3 men 23 years old moderate income BUYING BEHAVIOUR some convenience products, vegetables, fruits, rarely milkproducts
6 households 1 week 148 plastic packagings
task taking a self-staging photo.
Idea I am a positive and emotional person. However, sometimes I struggle with myself and everything seems to grow over my head. I just want to scream to feel again and to banish all my negative thoughts . This moment is shown in this photo.
task Typography in space
Idea Who are you? The question of the own identity and the urge of selfstaging grows. I have put reflecting 3D-letters in different locations. While reading „Who are you?“ the observer considers himself.
‌ what I like about design:
As a graphic designer one can be an inventor and artist, scientist and engineer.
This portfolio contains mock-ups of the following websites: www.behance.net/gallery/10249145/Free-Poster-Mockup www.behance.net/gallery/19202575/Free-PSD-Mockup-Business-Card-Vol-1 www.behance.net/gallery/22061005/Free-PSD-Mockup-4K-Magazine https://dribbble.com/shots/1297608-Album-Cover-Free-Psd www.behance.net/gallery/24133525/Exciting-Free-Magazine-Mockup-%28FREE%29
cheers!
contact: evazantis@googlemail.com