Maryana MalashkinaGraphic Designer
b. 2004, based in New York CityContact

Maze Typologies



The book explores how labyrinths have been used for play, ritual, education, ornament, and control across different historical and cultural contexts. Each chapter opens with a custom maze pattern printed on the left-hand page. These patterns are arranged in a sequence that moves gradually from the maze’s entrance to its center, mirroring the reader’s progression through the book. This structure positions the book as a navigational experience, where the maze operates as a guiding framework.

Typefaces: Kyle, Blaze Type Foundry
Trim Size: 8x8 inches
Page Count: 260 
Binding: Exposed Binding
Paper Stock: Bianco Flash — Ivory — 11 x 17 (32 LB text, 120 GSM)
Cover Material: Gray Museum Board
Cover Details: Laser-Engraved Cover
Printed at Parsons School of Design



NYC Under Construction



The project examines NYC’s evolution through archives, photography, and maps, focusing on construction, gentrification, and urban renewal. It features a visual research book on the city’s transformation and a website store offering the book and posters for purchase. 

Texts: Jacobs, Jane. The Death and Life of Great American Cities. New York: Random House, 1961.
Typefaces: Thermo, COFO Drifter
Trim Size: 6x10 inches
Page Count: 96
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Paper Stock: Reich Paper — Shine Pearl (120 GSM) 
Printed at Parsons School of Design


Caspian Sea Campaign



The poster series raises awareness of the Caspian Sea's environmental crisis, caused by climate change, human activity, and hydrocarbon contamination. Factors like disrupted river inflows, dam construction, and rising evaporation rates accelerate desertification. The campaign urges sustainable river management, pollution control, and conservation to protect marine life and ecosystems.

Typefaces: Fungal 
Size: 11x17 inches
Paper Stock: Colorplan | Natural | 11” x 17” : Text | 135gsm Printed at Parsons School of Design


Skymap Poster



The poster visualizes data and characteristics of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the Milky Way's center. It highlights its location, mass, escape velocity exceeding light speed, and anatomy, with a central sphere symbolizing the event horizon's inescapability.

Typefaces: Apoc, Slussen Mono
Size: 24x36 inches
Paper Stock: Moab | Lasal Exhibition Luster 300 
Printed at Parsons School of Design




Brutal Italy



“Brutal Italy” is a travel guide showcasing Brutalist buildings across Italy. Designed as a gift for a friend in Florence, it maps routes starting from her home. A green palette nods to natural materials, while bold typefaces reflect Brutalism’s raw, functional aesthetic.

Photography: Roberto Conte, Stefano Perego, Paolo Monti, Guido Pietropoli
Texts: “Between Geometric Shapes and Raw Materials: The Case of Brutalism in Italy,” Maria-Christina Florian, Archdaily, 2023; “The New Brutalism,” Reyner Banham, The Architectural Review, 1955; “Brutalist Italy,” Fuel, 2023
Typefaces: Bonto, GT Cinetype 
Trim Size: 6x9 inches
Page Count: 116
Binding: Kettle Stitch
Paper Stock: Colorplan | Natural | 11” x 17” : Text | 135gsm Cover Material: Green Acrylic Sheet
Printed at Parsons School of Design



Violets for Roses



Inspired by Lana Del Rey’s “Violets for Roses,” the graphic novel uses bold colors and cinematic visuals to explore themes of self-discovery, freedom, and nostalgia. Each frame, from spinning records to serene landscapes, serves as a visual metaphor for emotional transformation.

Texts: Lana Del Rey 
Typefaces: Fautive 
Trim Size: 8.5x11 inches
Page Count: 4
Paper Stock: Reich Paper — Shine Pearl (120 GSM) 
Printed at Parsons School of Design



Cherry Trees



“Cherry Trees” is a tribute to my grandmother, capturing shared moments of picking cherries and cooking together. Using acrylic sheets, the work plays with light to symbolize how memories shift over time. Layered visuals, changing hues, and a deliberate technical process explore the fragility and preservation of these fleeting moments.

Size: 12x24 inches
Material: Red Transparent Acrylic Sheet 
Printed at Parsons School of Design



Home in Sound



The project explores the relationship between sound, memory, and identity. Through translucent paper, layered images, and pixelated visuals, the book reflects the imperfections of memory, creating a fluid, echo-like experience that mirrors the concept of home.

Typefaces: Obert, Slussen Stencil
Trim Size: 4x8 inches
Page Count: 56
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Paper Stock: CT Clear; Grafix Dura-Lar Clear Acetate Alternative for Laser
Printed at Parsons School of Design



Mass Housing



The artwork reflects my research on Soviet and Russian cinema’s depiction of mass housing, tracing its evolution from symbols of progress in the ’60s to representations of poverty and violence in the ’90s. A melting film roll symbolizes time, shifts in perception, and societal control, culminating in a contemporary image of surveillance and fear in Russia.

Size: 192x36 inches
Paper Stock: Moab | Lasal Exhibition Luster 300 
Printed at Parsons School of Design