Over the last 5 or so years, there have been a number of strong, distinctive styles that have captivated many young designers in the industry. The unique mix seen in many of today's best photo illustrators has become a dominate trend and one that is heavily sought after by employers, commissioners, art directors and art buyers alike.

Many leading design magazines and blogs display new media work which consists of photographic images mixed with vibrant vectors to create a bubbly and energetic mood. This is particularly apparent in the advertising industry and looks set to dictate for the coming years ahead.

I happened to come across one particular artist who I feel represents this style very well. Luca Molnar is a young graphic designer who is currently based in Hungary and operates as a freelancer, doing commissions and projects for a variety of companies.

Luca is busy with a number of projects at the moment and she currently has work with international clients. She is based in Hungary, but deals with clients in the UK, USA and beyond. After taking a look at her portfolio I saw a distinct style emerge and particularly enjoyed viewing her recent works for her latest US clients. She produces logos, stationary, letterheads, posters, adverts web sites etc., so pretty much all areas are covered.

Her work is very smooth and feminine, with a particular focus on females and swirls. This combination creates a very light a enjoyable viewing experience and reminds me of a UK design by the name of Radim Malinic. Her strengths are predominantly with Photoshop, with a touch of Illustrator or similar software to match. Her contemporary style is definitely suited to the music scene and I guess Luca's musical tastes lean towards the RnB scene.

She currently has a number of portfolios online. I found her on the Behance network, she has a Twitter profile, a blog with all of her latest news, a You Tube account and a PNWorlwide portfolio.

She is definitely building up her client base, as she has already worked with the likes of Leah Charles (UK), Coke Art Blog, Optisun (Hungary), Famous Dolls Magazine (Russia), Dorothy Perkins (UK), Shavonn Johnson & Company (USA) and Urban Melodic Entertainment (NewYork). You can contact Luca for any type of commission or freelance contract by visiting any of her profiles online. In years to come she could be one of Europe's biggest and most reputable female designers.