about this site
Yakas Design is the online portfolio to graphic designer, Melina Yakas. I work with other experienced professionals and together we offer a range of creative solutions, such as graphic design for all types of print, design and development for online projects, photography, crafts and more. This site was set-up to show my work and to showcase some of my photography It will constantly be evolving as a result of new technologies, my curiosity and a low boredom threshold (meaning under threat of a redesign!). Made on a Mac. Best viewed in Firefox and Safari. Designed using Photoshop, Illustrator for the graphics, and hand coded using TopStyle. For the pattern on the top right hand corner, I used Indian Vibes brushes from Brusheezy.
Based in Manchester (UK), but work with clients all over the UK and beyond. Clients range from small start-up businesses to multinational, charities, social projects and personal websites. My approach for all projects is to produce simple, clean, usable, attractive designs and offer a friendly and reliable design service. I’ll tell you if things don’t work and won’t charge you for things you don’t need.
Previous (embarrassing) Yakas Design web pages: v.1 | v.2 | v.3 | v.4
about me…
I am presently working as a freelance designer. Prior to that I worked as Design Manager for Macmillan Publishers. I later moved into IT Support, which started my career in Mac Support and interest in Web Design. I have a rich background in graphic design for print and the web, having worked on a wide variety of projects including, newspapers, magazines, brochures, logos, book designs, website interface, intranets.
Inspired by: family, friends, nature, colour, art, typography, music, culture, simplicity, photography, architecture and more…
My passions include photography, gardening and travel. I also enjoy running, swimming, listening to music and occasionally I dabble in sustainability-environmental issues. I am fluent in English and Greek, and have produced work in both languages.
