I work across all the thoughtful in-between moments that make a project feel clear, real, and alive.

I usually handle projects myself, from creative concept to final delivery. With over a decade of experience as a creative director, I’m also comfortable building and leading trusted creative teams when needed, from motion designers to sound artists.

  • Editorial & Brand Illustration

    • Editorial illustration for articles, reports, and campaigns
    • Illustration for digital products, onboarding screens, in-app messages, and UI moments that need a human touch
    • Illustration systems & libraries, scalable assets for brand use
    • Illustration style guides for internal teams & external collaborators
    • Animated illustrations & GIFs, loops, microinteractions, motion
    • Visuals for cultural & social impact projects

    Brand Illustration System for Guild

  • Brand Art & High-Impact Imagery

    • Hero imagery for launches, platforms, and landing pages
    • Key visuals for campaigns, awards, merch, and special moments
    • Splash screens & digital art, high-impact visuals that set the tone
    • Brand art, custom graphics that elevate identity beyond the logo

    Splashscreen Artwork for Adobe Audition 2024 →



  • Creative Direction for Cultural, Social & Educational Projects

    • Concept development & creative direction
    • Strategic structure & tone-setting
    • Design that respects both content and audience

    Creative Direction for the Series of Books About Puberty for Boys and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2021


Selected Clients
I’ve had the chance to work with global brands, cultural institutions, social initiatives, and growing startups. care about every project equally—but yes, here comes the name-dropping moment.

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