Olya is an UP Collective entrepreneur and a designer based in Rotterdam. She designed this inspiring artwork for our scoop shops.

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I hold a Master's degree in maritime transportation. I previously worked as an Operations Manager at one of the largest logistics companies in Ukraine. While working there, I developed an interest to digital design, which initially started as a hobby. My first designs were created for the company I worked for, but as my skills grew, I began creating designs for various industries.

Unfortunately, due to the war, I was forced to leave my home country in one day. I found safety in the Netherlands, where I had to start my life from scratch. The same time being on maternity leave, I allowed myself to fully embrace my creative skills and began to focus on developing in digital design and creative gifts. 

I joined the UP Collective program in 2023.  This program has been instrumental in helping me to stay mentally strong, guiding my thoughts towards establishing myself in a new country, and providing a platform to express both myself and my business ideas.

For this illustration, I took inspiration from multicultural cities. Places where people of different nationalities live while preserving their unique traditions. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they come together, united by common goals: support peace and life in harmony.

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