April portfolio picks: 5 websites that stopped us mid-scroll

by Creative Lives in ProgressResourcesPublished 22nd April 2026

We run regular Portfolio Reviews to help emerging creatives get honest feedback on their work – and in the process, we get to see a lot of brilliant portfolios. This month's edit focuses on graphic designers whose work has stayed on our radar.

Lili French

Lili is a London-based, Budapest-born graphic designer and illustrator. She works across brand identity, packaging, poster and magazine design.

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Melody Ching

Melody is a London-based junior graphic designer working across branding, digital and visual storytelling. Her practice is rooted in clarity and purpose, translating complex ideas into engaging, human-centred design.

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Sam Finlator

Sam is a research-driven graphic designer working across print and digital. With a particular interest in branding, he translates ideas into accessible and engaging visual identities.

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John Brazendale

John is a graphic designer interested in typography, illustration, poster design, animation and photography. He strives to make socially engaged work informed by research, political awareness and a belief in design’s power to shape real-world conversations.

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Allia Darwish

Allia is a graphic designer and 3D generalist working across branding, posters and motion. She creates work that feels real, nostalgic and full of character.

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by Creative Lives in ProgressResourcesPublished 22nd April 2026

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