Vanessa Mountain is a British/Filipino multi-disciplinary graphic designer and illustrator based in Birmingham, UK. With a First-Class Honours degree in Visual Communication, Vanessa's work regularly bridges cultural heritage and narrative storytelling, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and shared human experiences.
Beyond her studio practice, Vanessa is a passionate advocate for using creativity as a tool for social impact, reflecting her commitment to uplifting untold stories and championing causes close to her heart, such as mental health and well-being, suicide prevention, poverty, and human rights.
When not designing, Vanessa likes to practise Japanese sword-fighting (iaido), photography, and learning languages (Tagalog, Visayan, French and Japanese).
Beyond her studio practice, Vanessa is a passionate advocate for using creativity as a tool for social impact, reflecting her commitment to uplifting untold stories and championing causes close to her heart, such as mental health and well-being, suicide prevention, poverty, and human rights.
When not designing, Vanessa likes to practise Japanese sword-fighting (iaido), photography, and learning languages (Tagalog, Visayan, French and Japanese).
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+44 (0) 7946333969
vmkm.design@gmail.com
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Location: Birmingham, UK.
Working globally.
➔ Get in touch!
+44 (0) 7946333969
vmkm.design@gmail.com
Download:
CV (Soon)
Design Portfolio (Soon)
Illustration Portfolio (Soon)
Location: Birmingham, UK.
Working globally.
EXHIBITIONS
I’ve exhibited work across the UK and beyond, showcasing at galleries, creative festivals, and independent art spaces that celebrate emerging and diverse voices. I love connecting with others through art and am always open to opportunities for future exhibitions and collaborations.
July | 2025 Bulls In The City | Wild In Art X Birmingham Hospice, Birmingham, UK.
December | 2023 HSBC X Shelter, Birmingham, UK.
August| 2021 The Creative City | Birmingham Design Festival, Birmingham, UK.
July | 2019 D&AD New Blood Festival, London, UK.
May | 2019 Gallery1988, Los Angeles, USA.
July | 2015 The Arches Project, Birmingham, UK.
I’ve exhibited work across the UK and beyond, showcasing at galleries, creative festivals, and independent art spaces that celebrate emerging and diverse voices. I love connecting with others through art and am always open to opportunities for future exhibitions and collaborations.
July | 2025 Bulls In The City | Wild In Art X Birmingham Hospice, Birmingham, UK.
December | 2023 HSBC X Shelter, Birmingham, UK.
August| 2021 The Creative City | Birmingham Design Festival, Birmingham, UK.
July | 2019 D&AD New Blood Festival, London, UK.
May | 2019 Gallery1988, Los Angeles, USA.
July | 2015 The Arches Project, Birmingham, UK.