About me

I’m Ruslan Parkhomenko, a passionate digital and printing graphic designer. Currently living in Kaunas, Lithuania, originally from Ukraine.

How I started my journey?

I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of digital innovation and creativity. My journey into graphic design started at age 11, working on video game servers. I handled both technical and creative tasks, from coding payment systems in PHP to designing forums in Photoshop. I also picked up video editing along the way, becoming skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro.

In high school, I focused on web development, with a love for frontend. This led me to explore UI/UX design, but I soon realized I craved the tactile experience of physical media like print.

In 2019, I shifted my focus to graphic design. By 2021, I had committed fully, completing courses and taking on part-time design jobs while studying at university.

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Soft skills

My technical background and education have instilled in me an analytical approach, enabling me to tackle complex design challenges with efficiency and precision.

Leadership is a strength of mine; I’ve taken on new challenges, like creating impactful ad videos, which earned recognition from my colleagues.

Working in remote part-time and full-time roles has honed my multitasking abilities.

My adaptability was crucial when I was the sole designer at a print shop producing 50,000 packaging units per month. I ensured high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Expertise

Marketing Design — Designing static and motion assets for campaigns, social media, presentations, and ads.

Visual Systems — Ensuring visual consistency across formats and markets, including localization and adaptation for international audiences.

Print & Layout Design — Preparing business cards, posters, banners, brochures, and other materials for clean, precise production.

Brand Identity & Logo Design — Building cohesive and scalable visual systems for businesses and organizations.

Packaging Design — Creating functional and visually striking packaging with a strong focus on prepress and production-ready deliverables.

Creative background

Beyond graphic design, I’ve worked from 2019 to 2024 as a stage technician, sound engineer, and lighting technician on various live events — from intimate weddings to large-scale festivals. I collaborated with performers and event organizers, crafted screen visuals, did occasional DJing, and lit concerts, including for Ukraine’s largest choir and choreographic shows.

Working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment taught me to stay calm, think clearly, and be a reliable team member no matter the situation — whether on stage or behind the screen.