HELLO, I’M ELVIRA
BORN IN STOCKHOLM, BUT A TOKYOITE AT HEART
I have been a graphic designer for almost 8 years and have also worked in social media marketing. I also have extensive experience working with video and animations.
Before moving to London 1 year ago, I lived in Tokyo, Japan, for 12 years. So, besides my mother tongue, Swedish, I’m fluent in English and Japanese.
Find out more about my career by reading my CV here.
Or scroll down on this page to a little more personal introduction to who I am :)
MY INTERESTS
& HOBBIES
In my free time, I don’t just sit around drawing logos; however, I like being creative in other ways!
Music and DJ:ing! These days I’m mostly on the other side of the DJ decks having a boogie but I used to DJ at clubs and music venues in Tokyo.
Making clothes! I love fashion and style, but sometimes it’s easier and more fun to make your own clothes from scratch –or up-cycle things I’ve found in thrift stores or charity shops.
Baking! Growing up in Sweden I have a deep relationship to cakes and other baked goods.
Spending time in nature. Perhaps because I grew up in Sweden, I do love being in nature and regularly go on hikes or forest walks.
Visiting art shows and galleries and going to design talks. Nicer Tuesday is one of my favourites.
A (VERY SHORT) SUMMARY OF MY LIFE
I was born and raised on Södermalm (the coolest and hippest part of town😎) in Stockholm Sweden.
I also started DJ:ing around Tokyo music venues and night clubs.
After 12 years in Tokyo I moved to London in September 2024. Where I have just finished a 1 year Master’s degree in Graphic Design.
When I was 18, I moved to Tokyo, Japan, after receiving the MEXT scholarship. A highly competitive scholarship given to a small number of non-Japanese nationals every year.
After finishing my diploma studies, I went on to study at Musahino Art University—one of the top 3 art universities in Tokyo. I graduated two years later with a BA in Textile Design.
Post graduation I got offered a job at a Japanese startup working with B2C and B2B educational video content and platforms. I learned video production and videoo editing as well as social media marketing.
On the side I created my own projects, video and other types. This one using kimono fabric to make masks for my friends during the pandemic.
2 years of freelance work later, I started working as a designer at Tag Japan, formally known as Williams Lea Tag.
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I was invited as a guest speaker at design events and also held an art exhibition in west Tokyo.
Having studied graphic design on my own and wanting to pursue a more design focused career I left the company after 2.5 years to work as a graphic designer and video editor.
Attended a 2-year school, called a specialised training college. Where I studied Product and Industrial Design.