Nisa Philippou
Personal Illustrations
Illustrations made for personal projects for room poster (top left), phone case decals (top right) and notebook cover (bottom left). Procreate.
Year
2022-2023
A Portrait of a Living Room
Illustrated promotional posters for a student choreography showcase at CUNY Queens College. Procreate and Adobe InDesign.
Client
The Queens College Department of Drama, Theatre, Dance, and Fashion, and The School of Arts.
Year
03/11/2025
Asta : Chaos in Motion
Skateboard Deck Design combining surreal visuals, distorted vintage photography and futuristic typography design into a fusion of the futuristic aesthetic and raw energy of classic street culture. blurring the lines between nostalgia and next-gen style. Blender, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
Year
2025
brand design
brand design
Stuffed
Year
2024
Stuffed is a restaurant branding project centered around a modern, DIY ravioli dining experience. At Stuffed, guests mix and match from a variety of globally inspired ravioli, sauces, and toppings — from truffle or pumpkin ravioli to Thai curry and miso-based sauces. The branding reflects the restaurant’s playful, approachable spirit while maintaining a clean, modern look that invites creativity and exploration. It was important that the branding feel lively and inventive — to craft a brand that feels as vibrant and customizable as the menu itself.
Owlspoke
Year
2024
OwlSpoke is an urban bicycle rental branding project created for city professionals and commuters. The design blends sleek, modern elements with dynamic, energetic visuals to reflect the fast pace of urban life. A blue green color palette highlights OwlSpoke’s commitment to environmental sustainability, while a polished, corporate aesthetic ensures the brand feels both professional and approachable. The brand’s tagline, "Discover Your City," captures the spirit of exploration and connection that OwlSpoke encourages through accessible, eco-friendly urban travel.
Event Branding
Event Branding
Murder in Manhattan
Envelope Mailer
Packaging that arrives in the mail to doner containing the invitation. Adobe Photoshop.
Letter opener. 3D modelled after the sword from the ‘Perseus with the Head of Medusa’ marble sculpture by Antonio Canova. Box packaging is designed with inspiration from a Roman marble sarcophagus with garland that has Medusa heads carved into them. Inside the box is a riddle hinting at using the sword to open the envelope that also comes in the mailer:
Draw the swords. Sever the seal. Seek the slayer. The hidden truth reveals.
Blender, Adobe Photoshop.
Letter Opener
Envelope containing the official invitation to the event, sealed across Medusa’s neck. The doner would use the sword letter opener to break the seal symbolizing cutting off medusa’s head.
Adobe Photoshop.
Envelope
Name Tag Sticker
A sticker with the doner’s name already printed on to be worn at the event.
Booklets and Zines
Booklets and Zines
Illustration Pieces
Without the Cup
End Gender Stigma
Dissolution of Narcissus
Coffee’s not Vegan
Home is a Filled Vase
Iconography Project
This project explores the creation of a conceptual iconography system centered around the hobby of freshwater fishkeeping. Moving beyond literal representations, the icons aim to distill the essential ideas — such as balance, care, habitat, and biodiversity — into simplified cohesive forms. Each symbol captures variety of aspects of the practice: aquascaping, filtration, aeration, aquatic flora and faunas. The icons offer a visual language that celebrates the art and mindfulness of maintaining aquatic ecosystems.
Year
2024
Typographic Design
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Typographic Design 〰️
Nisa Philippou is a New York based graphic designer and illustrator
She graduated from CUNY Queens College with a BFA in Graphic Design with a concentration in Illustration and Animation. She has been commissioned by multiple cafes and small businesses in queens for signage, menus, social media posts and management. She also worked at Plymptoons Studio as an animator assistant and compositor on the movie Slide (2024). Additionally, she has completed an internship abroad in Bangkok, Thailand, as a Graphic Designer in the Marketing Department (Creative and Product Design) at SF Cinema.
