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ABOUT

Hi, I'm Simona!

Illustrator, designer and art director committed to making your vision a reality.


Originally from Italy, I landed in London in 2014 with a one-way ticket and a suitcase full of creativity.
Today, as an established creative I want to share my talent with you!
My p
ersonal conception of design and illustration leads me to combine classic drawing techniques with modern graphics software, and to constantly seek new approaches to illustration and graphic design. I particularly love to work on projects that inspire, connect, and educate, both children and adults.  

 

When I’m not working you can find me in one of the many jazz venues around London, either sketching on my sketchbook or having a swing dance.

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EDUCATION

2018, MA Communication Design: Illustration @ Kingston University, London / 2016, Graphic Design CPD @London College of Contemporary Art, London /  2014, 1st BA (Comics & Illustration) @Academy of Fine Art of Bologna, Italy

CLIENTS

Oxford University Press / Pearson Education / Popshot magazine / Mindful Magazine / Il Corriere della Sera / Isabella & Us Magazine / Mental Health Legal Centre / Motion Agency Ltd / Bedrock Learning / Swiss Society of Cardiology / Dockland Settlements / Trove / The Institution of Civil Engineers / Wicked Weather Watch / Alpine Jitterbugs Innsbruck / Prim & Topper / TaleTown / The Jago London / Insel Gruppe AG / Venturosa / Ravioli and Friends

EXHIBITIONS

A Letter in Mind, The National Brain Appeal, @Oxo Tower, London, 2020 / Collate art, collective exhibition, @Hong Kong, 2019 / 
Cluster Illustration Fair, @Ugly Duck, London 2019 / Kingston School of Art MA Graduate Show, @Gallery Different, London 2018 / Sketchmusic, Solo Exhibition, Fundraising for Children with Cancer UK, @The Gallery Café, London, 2017 / Bristol Shag Fiesta Exhibition, @Hamilton House, Bristol, 2017 / Scarpetta D'oro Illustration contest, @Venice, Italy, 2016 / 

Art Lover Ground, Live Art Performance, @Cafe 1001, London, 2015 / "U  Re bafè", ILLUSTRAMENTE@Illustration Festival, Palermo, Italy, 2012 / Mani in viaggio, Collective group show, @Bologna, 2012

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TESTIMONIALS

Joanne White / Art director at MATHS – No Problem!

Simona’s artistry, talent and skill as an illustrator is impressive. She has an ability to interpret complex briefs and requirements quickly, and to their fullest, going beyond with that ‘something extra’, creative and delightful touch.
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