If you've made it this far, you're probably wondering what it's actually like to work together. Here's the practical part.

A little context
I trained as an architect and have spent more than ten years working between architecture, graphic design and art. Alongside my design practice, I am a contemporary artist, an MA Painting graduate of the Royal College of Art and a former Chevening Scholar. My work has been exhibited in Warsaw, London and internationally.

Moving between these fields is not a side note — it is what allows me to see both the structure of a space and the atmosphere, images and stories it can hold.

What I do
I work at the intersection of architecture, graphic design and contemporary art, creating visual systems that become part of a place rather than decoration.

My work includes:
  • Wayfinding systems
  • Environmental graphics
  • Spatial identity for buildings and public spaces
  • Custom iconography and mapping
  • Graphic adaptation for real architectural conditions
  • Site-specific visual concepts
  • Spatial storytelling for cultural, educational and residential projects
When I can join
I can become involved at almost any stage of a project.
Sometimes that means helping shape the visual concept from the beginning. Sometimes it means joining halfway through to develop a navigation system or environmental graphics. Sometimes it means refining the final details before a project is built.
Every project is different, and I'm comfortable adapting to existing workflows.

How I work
I usually work as an external member of the design team.
Because of my architectural background, I understand how projects develop, how architects communicate, and how design decisions evolve. I collaborate closely with architects, interior designers and project teams, translating ideas into visual systems that respond to real spaces rather than ideal ones.

Capacity
I intentionally work on no more than two active projects at a time.
This allows me to stay deeply involved, respond quickly, and maintain continuity throughout the collaboration.

Practicalities
Projects can be structured either as a fixed scope or on an hourly basis, depending on what makes the most sense.
A minimum collaboration budget: €2,000.
Most collaborations are quoted individually depending on project scope and timeline.

  • Payment terms are agreed individually before work begins.
Recognition
Selected projects have been featured by international design publications, including Interior Design and gooood.

Say hello
If you think my practice could contribute to your project, I'd love to hear about it.
When writing, it helps to include:
  • a short description of the project
  • its current stage
  • an approximate timeline
workwithdinaleonova@gmail.com
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