Hi, I'm Isabella De Mingo, a creative and motivated illustrator with a strong passion for books, visual storytelling, and character creation. I've recently completed my HND in Illustration & Design and bring experience from diverse backgrounds including art, hospitality, and education. I enjoy working with both digital and traditional illustration methods and have a solid understanding of graphic and web design. I’m driven to transition into the creative or literary sector, where I can combine my love for storytelling with my design skills.…

Isabella De Mingo

Hi, I'm Isabella De Mingo, a creative and motivated illustrator with a strong passion for books, visual storytelling, and character creation. I've recently completed my HND in Illustration & Design and bring experience from diverse backgrounds including art, hospitality, and education. I enjoy working with both digital and traditional illustration methods and have a solid understanding of graphic and web design. I’m driven to transition into the creative or literary sector, where I can combine my love for storytelling with my design skills.…

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Hi, I’m Isabella De Mingo, a creative and motivated illustrator with a strong passion for books, visual storytelling, and character creation. I’ve recently completed my HND in Illustration & Design and bring experience from diverse backgrounds including art, hospitality, and education.

I enjoy working with both digital and traditional illustration methods and have a solid understanding of graphic and web design. I’m driven to transition into the creative or literary sector, where I can combine my love for storytelling with my design skills.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Floor Staff at The Last Bookstore
January 1, 2024 - Present
Customer service in a book-themed pub/restaurant. Supported the atmosphere through visual suggestions and book knowledge. Work in a high-paced environment developing strong multitasking and communication skills.
Chef, Waitress, Assistant Manager at La Fiorentina Restaurant
December 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Progressed across multiple roles in a busy restaurant. Managed shifts, trained staff, and handled customer satisfaction. Gained leadership, coordination, and hospitality management experience.
Teacher, Graphic Designer, Project Leader at Free Lancer
December 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025
Illustrated children's book based on Italian folklore. Designed poster and visual identity for events. Created character and mood illustration series. Completed freelance pet portraits (digital) and logo design for e-commerce business 'All Equipments'.

Education

HND at Glasgow Clyde College
September 1, 2022 - August 26, 2024
HND Illustration at Glasgow Clyde College
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Diploma di Maturità Artistica at Liceo Artistico F. Arcangeli | Bologna
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Chef Esperto
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Decorazione
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Informatica
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Graphic Design Project
    Is requested to create a companyidentity for an Eco-Friendly company that work with bio products and help costumers makes considered sustainability choices. The customer specifies that the new company is based on organic food products, specialized in herbal teas, vegetable flours of various types and products grown respecting the absence of chemical products or excessive human presence in the territory to make the impact minimal environmental. This is a new company, they will need a brand-new name, logo and motto. For the Logo is requested a simple image with a limited range of colour and the possibility to be used as a Black and White as well as coloured. The logo must include the name of the company and a motto that can be removed from the image and must be a Vector image. pdf illustrator…