Maria Davydenko's Work | ContraWork by Maria DavydenkoMaria Davydenko
Graphic Designer | Posters, Covers & Digital Art
A futuristic magazine cover design inspired by advanced tactical cybernetics and next-generation protective technology. The composition features a powerful armored helmet crafted from reinforced carbon-fiber textures and highly reflective dark armor plates. Deep neon-blue active sensor lenses create a striking focal point, emphasizing the contrast between sleek futuristic engineering, dark materials, and advanced protective design.
Created as a personal concept project using Adobe Photoshop. A dark fantasy book cover design inspired by the mysterious dangers of the ocean depths, ancient maritime legends, and cursed treasures. The composition features an antique, rusted silver compass containing a swirling neon ultramarine vortex, set against the decayed wooden texture of a sunken galleon. A metallic skull relief adds an ominous atmosphere, while blurred bubbles, glowing plankton, and underwater light rays create a convincing sense of depth and immersion. Platinum typography completes the composition, contrasting with the dark, mysterious underwater setting.
Created as a personal concept project using Adobe Photoshop. A minimalist book cover design exploring the hidden shadows behind myths and historical narratives. The composition features an oversized classical serif letter “M” on textured ivory paper, intersected by a vertical glass-like lens that distorts its geometric shadow into an intricate three-dimensional optical illusion. The contrast between clean typography, subtle textures, light, and shadow creates a refined editorial aesthetic inspired by progressive European minimalism.
Created as a personal concept project using Adobe Photoshop. A conceptual series of three dark fantasy posters exploring different forms of magical power: forbidden emerald magic, mysterious shadow magic, and ancient ice magic. Each poster features a unique character, distinctive color palette, atmospheric lighting, and detailed visual effects, creating three different yet connected fantasy worlds.
Created as a personal concept project using Adobe Photoshop.