Location: London, United Kingdom Specialties: Children's Book Illustration | Architectural Illustration | Visual Communication | Layout + Editorial Design I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist known for my vibrant, whimsical, and delicate children’s book illustrations. My work combines gentle storytelling with expressive colour and detail, creating worlds that feel warm, imaginative, and full of heart. I’m also an award-winning architect and visual artist with over ten years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I specialise in narrative illustration for books, architectural drawings, and editorial layouts for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts. I bring a strong track record of professional creative work and collaboration. I create thoughtful, story-driven visuals that sit at the intersection of design, place, and communication. My work spans editorial design, narrative illustration, and architectural drawing, often for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts. Whether it is a hand-drawn visual for a civic project, a storyboard for a proposal, or a publication layout, I bring both structure and creativity to the table. What I do: • Children’s book illustration (vibrant, whimsical, and emotionally engaging) • Architectural and urban design illustrations (hand-drawn or digital) • Visual storytelling for reports, proposals, and exhibitions • Editorial layout and design (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate) • Public realm and spatial visualizations • Personal and commissioned art I’m especially drawn to projects with purpose, those that aim to inform, inspire, and create positive impact. I bring design thinking, narrative, and a strong visual sensibility to every collaboration. Open for freelance work and art commissions. Let’s collaborate. I’m happy to review your brief and offer ideas on how to bring your vision to life with passion and creativity.

Lucinda Anis

Location: London, United Kingdom Specialties: Children's Book Illustration | Architectural Illustration | Visual Communication | Layout + Editorial Design I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist known for my vibrant, whimsical, and delicate children’s book illustrations. My work combines gentle storytelling with expressive colour and detail, creating worlds that feel warm, imaginative, and full of heart. I’m also an award-winning architect and visual artist with over ten years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I specialise in narrative illustration for books, architectural drawings, and editorial layouts for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts. I bring a strong track record of professional creative work and collaboration. I create thoughtful, story-driven visuals that sit at the intersection of design, place, and communication. My work spans editorial design, narrative illustration, and architectural drawing, often for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts. Whether it is a hand-drawn visual for a civic project, a storyboard for a proposal, or a publication layout, I bring both structure and creativity to the table. What I do: • Children’s book illustration (vibrant, whimsical, and emotionally engaging) • Architectural and urban design illustrations (hand-drawn or digital) • Visual storytelling for reports, proposals, and exhibitions • Editorial layout and design (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate) • Public realm and spatial visualizations • Personal and commissioned art I’m especially drawn to projects with purpose, those that aim to inform, inspire, and create positive impact. I bring design thinking, narrative, and a strong visual sensibility to every collaboration. Open for freelance work and art commissions. Let’s collaborate. I’m happy to review your brief and offer ideas on how to bring your vision to life with passion and creativity.

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Location: London, United Kingdom Specialties: Children’s Book Illustration | Architectural Illustration | Visual Communication | Layout + Editorial Design

I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist known for my vibrant, whimsical, and delicate children’s book illustrations. My work combines gentle storytelling with expressive colour and detail, creating worlds that feel warm, imaginative, and full of heart. I’m also an award-winning architect and visual artist with over ten years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. I specialise in narrative illustration for books, architectural drawings, and editorial layouts for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts.

I bring a strong track record of professional creative work and collaboration. I create thoughtful, story-driven visuals that sit at the intersection of design, place, and communication. My work spans editorial design, narrative illustration, and architectural drawing, often for clients in urban design, research, publishing, and the arts. Whether it is a hand-drawn visual for a civic project, a storyboard for a proposal, or a publication layout, I bring both structure and creativity to the table. What I do: • Children’s book illustration (vibrant, whimsical, and emotionally engaging) • Architectural and urban design illustrations (hand-drawn or digital) • Visual storytelling for reports, proposals, and exhibitions • Editorial layout and design (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate) • Public realm and spatial visualizations • Personal and commissioned art I’m especially drawn to projects with purpose, those that aim to inform, inspire, and create positive impact. I bring design thinking, narrative, and a strong visual sensibility to every collaboration. Open for freelance work and art commissions. Let’s collaborate. I’m happy to review your brief and offer ideas on how to bring your vision to life with passion and creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Director at Sordo Madaleno
August 15, 2024 - Present
Associate at Foster + Partners
December 5, 2017 - July 30, 2024

Education

Mphil in Architecture and Urban Design at University of Cambridge
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017

Qualifications

RIBA Part III Professional Development Diploma
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Other, Education, Professional Services
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