Mykola Kovalenko

Mykola Kovalenko is a renowned Ukrainian graphic designer and art director who currently owns and operates Mykola Kovalenko Studio.12 He has an extensive background in graphic design and a notable career spanning over two decades.

Education and Career

Mykola studied graphic design at the Kyiv State Institute of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design named after Mykhailo Boychuk in Ukraine.3 His professional journey began in 2001, and for the first 15 years, he worked in Ukraine with international advertising agencies such as Publicis, FCB, LOWE, and Saatchi & Saatchi.1 In 2015, Mykola relocated to Bratislava, Slovakia, where he continued his creative work through his own studio, DNK Studio.1

Achievements and Recognition

Mykola Kovalenko has garnered significant recognition in the field of graphic design:

• He has received over 150 awards from international design festivals.1
• Kovalenko is a honorary member of the Art Directors Club Ukraine and a member of the important Ukrainian designers' association "4th Block".1
• He is also a member of the Art Directors Club Slovakia and the Brno Biennale Association in the Czech Republic.1

Professional Activities

Beyond his design work, Mykola:

• Frequently serves on jury boards for international festivals.1
• Initiates international social projects.1
• Conducts solo exhibitions of his work.1

Current Position

As the owner, art director, and graphic designer at Mykola Kovalenko Studio, he continues to create impactful visual designs and lead creative projects.24 His studio is based in Bratislava, Slovakia.5

Mykola Kovalenko's extensive experience, international recognition, and continued leadership in the field of graphic design make him a prominent figure in the industry.