My name is Žana Šuran, I am a dedicated graphic designer and illustrator. I pursued my education at the Academy of Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana, where I refined my skills and cultivated my creative sensibilities.
Since completing my studies, I have had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects. These experiences have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of the world.
From collaborating with clients across different industries to exploring unique design challenges, each project has contributed to my growth as a designer and artist.
With a keen eye for clean and modern aesthetics, I strive to create visually engaging designs that leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s through illustrations, branding materials, or captivating graphics, my aim is to communicate messages effectively and evoke emotions.
ŽANA ŠURAN
26. 07. 1992
SLOVENIAN
ZANA.SURAN@GMAIL.COM
Academy of arts and design
BA in visual communication/illustration
Casino Portorož, PORTOROŽ, Slovenia
Upgrading and refreshing the corporate identity for the company with three separate branch offices
Independent design of all visual materials IBNLT:
visual identity for events and promotional activities
social media content
small scale printing materials such as business cards, gift cards, flyers, leaflets and posters
large scale printing materials such as billboards, flags, car wraps and roll-ups
Independent printing and cutting of all the small scale printing materials
Creation of simple promotional videos and simple animations
Upgrading and refreshing the corporate identity for the company with three separate branch offices
Independent design of all visual materials IBNLT:
visual identity for events and promotional activities
social media content
small scale printing materials such as business cards, gift cards, flyers, leaflets and posters
large scale printing materials such as billboards, flags, car wraps and roll-ups
Independent printing and cutting of all the small scale printing materials
Creation of simple promotional videos and simple animations
Seeking out client work
Independent ideation, design and implementation
File system management
Achieving positive results and keeping returning clients
Seeking out client work
Independent ideation, design and implementation
File system management
Achieving positive results and keeping returning clients
Gallery Salsaverde, IZOLA, Slovenia
Assistance in conducting gallery openings
Learned about gallery management
Assistance in conducting gallery openings
Learned about gallery management
Regional development center, KOPER, Slovenia
Lectures and workshops about entrepreneurship and business management
Essential skills and knowledge for running a successful business
Applying the knowledge to running a freelance business in the field of graphic design and illustration
Lectures and workshops about entrepreneurship and business management
Essential skills and knowledge for running a successful business
Applying the knowledge to running a freelance business in the field of graphic design and illustration
Teleperformance Lisbon, LISBON, Portugal
Working for one of the largest online stores for printed personalized products in Europe
Carrying out work for the English market in the English language
Excellent results in productivity, winning the “best performer” award in December, the busiest month
Working for one of the largest online stores for printed personalized products in Europe
Carrying out work for the English market in the English language
Excellent results in productivity, winning the “best performer” award in December, the busiest month
MEI Europa, SINTRA, Portugal
Help in designing the overall identity for the new website
Independent graphic design and photo editing for the web
Help in designing the overall identity for the new website
Independent graphic design and photo editing for the web
Associação QE, LISBON, Portugal
Help in the development of creative activities and their implementation
Assistance in caring for people with special needs
Living in a foreign environment and learning Portuguese
Help in the development of creative activities and their implementation
Assistance in caring for people with special needs
Living in a foreign environment and learning Portuguese
Youth centre Koper, KOPER, Slovenia
Improving the visual identity of the center
Designing the visual identity of the monthly magazine
Designing the visual identity of seven events
fashion competition,
fashion show,
four-day festival and more
Improving activity on two Facebook pages
Contributed to managing a group of volunteers and two interns
Organization of a local event called “Lavender Festival”
Working on multiple projects at the same time
Improving the visual identity of the center
Designing the visual identity of the monthly magazine
Designing the visual identity of seven events
fashion competition,
fashion show,
four-day festival and more
Improving activity on two Facebook pages
Contributed to managing a group of volunteers and two interns
Organization of a local event called “Lavender Festival”
Working on multiple projects at the same time
goldfisch ART GmbH, MARBURG, Germany
Execution of small graphic orders and conceptual cooperation in the design of advertising material and advertisements
Design assistance for major clients such as the Municipality of Marburg, the University of Marburg and others
Deepening the knowledge of using Adobe programs and Wacom tablets Work with Windows and MacOS
Execution of small graphic orders and conceptual cooperation in the design of advertising material and advertisements
Design assistance for major clients such as the Municipality of Marburg, the University of Marburg and others
Deepening the knowledge of using Adobe programs and Wacom tablets Work with Windows and MacOS
LJUBLJANA Slovenia & MARGURG Germany
Gaining experience in your field of work
Getting to know work in a group; team building
Learning about problem solving and conflict management
Living in a foreign environment and learning German
Gaining experience in your field of work
Getting to know work in a group; team building
Learning about problem solving and conflict management
Living in a foreign environment and learning German
TEDx Ljubljana, LJUBLJANA, Slovenia
Help in creating a visual identity for the TEDxLjubljana 2018 event
Design of visual material and printed materials such as final presentation, sponsorship document, roll-ups and more
Help with the organization of the event itself
Help in creating a visual identity for the TEDxLjubljana 2018 event
Design of visual material and printed materials such as final presentation, sponsorship document, roll-ups and more
Help with the organization of the event itself
Salesperson and promotor
good results in promotion and sales in a cosmetics store
cashier work
office work;
in charge of stock inventory
Various summer student jobs as salesperson or shop assistant and bartender
Tattoo shop assistant
Salesperson and promotor
good results in promotion and sales in a cosmetics store
cashier work
office work;
in charge of stock inventory
Various summer student jobs as salesperson or shop assistant and bartender
Tattoo shop assistant
Žana selflessly came to the aid of the "Društvo Kameleon" when we needed a new logo. We are grateful for her professional and voluntary approach, time, effort and the new "face" of the society in the form of a chameleon. We would definitely recommend her to other organizations.
Selena Društvo KameleonWorking with Žana was an awesome experience. I liked that she delved into the matter and that the story was important to her. She constantly included me in the creative process and I couldn't have asked for better communication, as well as everything else. I'm very happy with the final product and so glad I discovered her work.
Simona Pet portrait commissionWe are very satisfied with the graphic design service we received from Žana. Her work exceeded our expectations and helped us present ourselves in the market in a professional and attractive way. Žana's dedication, professionalism and creativity were key to achieving such a result. Thanks to her work, we got a logo that we really like and that will distinguish our brand in the future. Žana showed an exceptional sense of detail and attention to our wishes. She was always responsive and flexible, which contributed to an extremely positive experience of cooperation.
Jan Wazucha teaŽana? When I saw some of her works for the first time years ago, I knew that I would invite her to collaborate at the first opportunity. I immediately perceived a gift, a talent, the ability and the creativity, grafted with a unique artistic vein, which gave the graphics that "something more". If I may put it in more musical terms, her interpretation of the event, the poetics, when passion and melancholy and also drama and melodiousness come together in symbiosis, simply inspired me. And most importantly, everything mentioned works in the service of addressing the my audience that I aspire on addressing. Really, well done, Žana.
Agencija Easy Event graphic designWe've worked with Žana twice so far, and both experiences were absolutely perfect - she is incredibly talented and creative, and has a great work ethic. She delivers fantastic artworks and graphic designs, always makes sure to meet deadlines, and is an all around great person to work with. :)
Matic Hei'AnOne could say that we were Žana's first project and we have not stopped working together since then. Which says a lot. She grew with us and we with her, but at no stage of this development did we doubt in her abilities. This trust is so pronounced that we never interfere with her work. We simply leave it to her to capture our music, interpret it in her own way and transform it into beautiful graphics that have always surprised us and left us speechless.
Maks NoairŽana helped us with a logo design with a relatively short deadline after an initial design by another designer was deemed unsuitable. She listened to the vision of our project and brand very carefully and came back to us with several innovative and compelling mock ups. She maintained excellent communication throughout the process and was really receptive and produced our final files in an efficient manner. Highly recommend!
Simone Strong AYA