Ava Darvish is an
Iranian-American multidisciplinary designer specializing in graphic, editorial and identity design based in Austin Te
xas.




























For inquiries, collaboration requests, additional information, or a coffee.

 avadarvishdesign@gmail.com


For additional projects, explore my instagram page. 





Sister Angel
2024
Publication Design, Art Direction

Sister Angel is a collaborative art and culture magazine created by Ava Darvish and Micaela Galvez. It is a creative outlet that evolved into a two-person local designer magazine, in collaboration with Texan based photographers & models. Our aim is to make a Magazine that is coveted; a piece of design that uses the written word, photography, & art direction to make it a piece of Design.  


Nerve Damage
2023-present
Book Cover + Promotion

Nerve Damage is a magazine and music event by local artists in Austin Texas. This is a series of graphics made for Nerve Damage such as multiple cover and back designs for magazines, posters for their events, and other media. Each issue with it’s own theme and creative style.



Mama Manifesto
2024
Publication + Exhibition Design

MAMA is a collective design movement that challenges traditional design thinking based on problem-solving. We
are a manifesto, we are printed matter, we are designers. We encourage visual designers to reach self-fulfillment, to find purpose without meaning just like we do; or don’t. We’re not the boss of you. This project is part of my capstone in collaboration with Micaela Galvez.



Out With the Old, In With the New (Suite 650)
2024
Art Direction + Campaign

The objective of this project is taking an old style, combining it with the new world of maximalist, futuristic design. Designing an invitation to this lifestyle. An invitation to the party. “Out with the new, In with the Old.”  In studio work with Suite 650 with photographer Leah Blom.





Album Art
Drofund Digs, Nara’s Room , Sister Angel
Personal And Client Work

Three different projects involing creating album art for artists.  Two out of three are available on bandcamp.
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Publication Design
2023
Personal Works

Exploration of binding techniques, printing, and publication design. Photography and design done by Ava Darvish.



Poster Design
Clients + Personal
Electric Church, Shared Frequencies, Coconut Club

Poster designs over the years.
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Club Rules
2024
Student Concept Identity Design

CLUB RULES is a collective agency concept and identity brand that operates based on making nightlife institutions a safer and uplifting space for queer communities. Packaged as an informational orientation zine and handouts. Created for a Gender Dias Design Class.
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Motion Design
2024
Student Concept Identity Design

Visual projects that included use of Adobe After Effects