I’m Felicia (Fissiefellat), a children’s book illustrator, book designer, graphic designer, and copywriter with 10+ years of experience helping authors and publishers turn ideas into polished, professional visual products. I create warm, audience-friendly illustrations and cohesive book interiors and covers that support storytelling while meeting print and digital publishing standards. I also handle end-to-end book production needs—Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kindle/EPUB formatting, and clean manuscript conversion—so your content looks great everywhere. From designing journals, planners, and marketing materials to copywriting and editing for clarity, I focus on practical details, strong typography, and consistent visual storytelling that readers can easily follow.…

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I’m Felicia (Fissiefellat), a children’s book illustrator, book designer, graphic designer, and copywriter with 10+ years of experience helping authors and publishers turn ideas into polished, professional visual products. I create warm, audience-friendly illustrations and cohesive book interiors and covers that support storytelling while meeting print and digital publishing standards. I also handle end-to-end book production needs—Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kindle/EPUB formatting, and clean manuscript conversion—so your content looks great everywhere. From designing journals, planners, and marketing materials to copywriting and editing for clarity, I focus on practical details, strong typography, and consistent visual storytelling that readers can easily follow.…

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I’m Felicia (Fissiefellat), a children’s book illustrator, book designer, graphic designer, and copywriter with 10+ years of experience helping authors and publishers turn ideas into polished, professional visual products. I create warm, audience-friendly illustrations and cohesive book interiors and covers that support storytelling while meeting print and digital publishing standards.

I also handle end-to-end book production needs—Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kindle/EPUB formatting, and clean manuscript conversion—so your content looks great everywhere. From designing journals, planners, and marketing materials to copywriting and editing for clarity, I focus on practical details, strong typography, and consistent visual storytelling that readers can easily follow.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Igbo
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Latin
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Children’s Storybook Illustrator at Fissiefellart Creative
May 19, 2021 - Present
I created engaging illustrations for children’s storybooks, bringing characters, scenes, and stories to life through expressive and imaginative artwork. Developed character designs, story scenes, backgrounds, and page illustrations while maintaining visual consistency throughout each book. Experienced in creating colorful, child-friendly illustrations in watercolor, cartoon, digital, and hand-drawn styles, with artwork prepared for both print and digital publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP.
Graphic & Brand Designer at Self Employefed
September 10, 2016 - Present
I created engaging illustrations for 50+ children’s storybooks, bringing characters, scenes, and stories to life through expressive and imaginative artwork. Designed 300+ individual illustrations, including character designs, story scenes, backgrounds, and full-page artwork while maintaining consistent visual storytelling throughout each book. - I illustrated children’s books across different themes, age groups, and visual styles. Developed memorable characters and story environments that helped strengthen each book’s narrative. - I prepared 100+ print-ready illustrations and book files for self-publishing platforms including Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. - Delivered projects within agreed deadlines while maintaining consistent quality across multi-page storybooks. - I created artwork in watercolor, cartoon, digital, and hand-drawn styles based on each client's creative brief. - I collaborated with authors to translate written stories and ideas into engaging visual experiences for children.
Graphic & Brand Designer at Self Employefed
September 10, 2016 - Present
I created professional brand identities, marketing materials, social media graphics, banners, catalogs, brochures, and promotional designs for businesses and individuals. Developed creative concepts that combine strong visual communication, typography, layout, and brand consistency across print and digital platforms.

Education

National Diploma (OND) in Art & Industrial Design at The Polytechnic, Ibadan
October 28, 2016 - December 24, 2018
I studied Art & Industrial Design with a focus on creative development, visual communication, design principles, and practical art techniques. Developed a strong foundation in illustration, composition, color, typography, and visual storytelling.
Auchi Polytechnic at Art & Design, Painting
March 22, 2022 - November 2, 2023
I studied Art & Design with a focus on Painting, developing practical skills in composition, color theory, visual expression, drawing, and creative concept development.
Art & Industrial Design (OND), Art & Industrial Design at The Polytechnic Ibadan / Auchi Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe InDesign for Book Design & Formatting
September 10, 2016 - September 10, 2026
Advanced experience using Adobe InDesign for book formatting, editorial layouts, typography, magazines, catalogs, planners, brochures, and print-ready files for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
Adobe Illustrator for Illustration & Graphic Design
March 16, 2020 - June 10, 2025
I have professional experience creating vector illustrations, logos, brand assets, character artwork, marketing graphics, icons, and other visual designs using Adobe Illustrator.
Microsoft Word for Document & Book Formatting
September 22, 2021 - September 10, 2024
I am experienced in using Microsoft Word for professional document formatting, book manuscripts, page layouts, styles, headings, tables of contents, page numbering, and preparing documents for publishing.
Canva for Digital & Marketing Design
September 12, 2023 - July 15, 2024
I am experienced in creating professional digital designs including social media graphics, workbooks, lead magnets, presentations, planners, promotional materials, catalogs, and marketing content using Canva.

Industry Experience

Education, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Gaming, Other
    Nature’s Rhythm Poetry Book Interior Design & Open Book Mockup
    This project showcases the interior layout and presentation of *Nature’s Rhythm*, a poetry collection by Grace Omena, created to offer readers a calm and visually engaging reading experience. The book interior combines elegant serif typography, italicized poetry, carefully structured stanzas, balanced spacing, and page numbering to create a clean, readable layout. The accompanying black-and-white illustration complements the poetry, bringing the themes of nature, peaceful moments, and emotional relaxation to life. The open paperback mockup presents two facing pages on a flat surface against a light grey background, highlighting the typography, page composition, and illustration details without unnecessary distractions. Key Deliverables: Poetry book interior layout Typography and font styling Page numbering and stanza formatting Black-and-white illustration integration Open paperback book mockup Print-focused page presentation Project Goal: To create a refined, reader-friendly poetry book interior that balances beautiful typography with thoughtful illustration and professional page composition. Book Formatting, Interior Book Design, Typography, Poetry Layout, Illustration Placement, Print Design, Book Mockup Design.…
    Cookie Story and Activity book Illustration
    This project combined storytelling and creativity by designing an interactive children’s book with both full-color illustrations and matching coloring pages. I created playful character artwork, engaging page layouts, and kid-friendly typography to make reading more fun and immersive. The design encourages creativity by allowing children to enjoy the story and then color the matching scenes themselves. The final book was prepared with clean, print-ready formatting suitable for Amazon KDP and other publishing platforms.…
    Poetry of Circuit Cover and layout
    The Poetry of Circuits is an engaging children’s STEM book designed to make electrical concepts simple, visual, and exciting for young learners. The project combines children’s book illustration, character design, educational storytelling, typography, page layout, and book design to transform technical concepts such as current and voltage into fun visual learning experiences. I developed a colorful visual style featuring expressive child characters, friendly robots, animated electrical components, glowing circuit pathways, and energetic STEM environments. Each spread was designed to support the educational content while keeping the pages engaging and easy for children to follow. The book includes a professionally designed cover and illustrated interior spreads with consistent characters, vibrant compositions, educational diagrams, readable typography, and child-friendly visual storytelling. My work included: Children’s book illustration Character and mascot design STEM concept visualization Educational page illustration Book cover design Interior book layout Typography and page composition Visual storytelling Print-ready book design The final result is a colorful and educational children’s book that turns complex electrical concepts into an imaginative visual learning experience.…
    Watercolor Children’s Adventure Book Illustrator
    This project focused on designing immersive watercolor-style interior spreads for a children’s adventure storybook. I created detailed forest environments, expressive character illustrations, and balanced typography to enhance storytelling and maintain reader engagement. The soft color palette and hand-painted aesthetic bring warmth and imagination to every page, while the structured layout ensures readability for young audiences. The final result is a professionally designed, print-ready children’s book suitable for both digital and hardcover publishing.…
    Autumn & Olive | Luxury Fashion Brand Identity & Style Board
    Autumn & Olive is a fashion brand concept created to celebrate timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and effortless elegance. The project explores a classic yet contemporary visual identity for a fashion label that values refined clothing, distinctive style, and versatile wardrobe essentials. The brand style board brings together logo design, logo variations, typography, color selection, fabric textures, fashion imagery, and branded packaging to establish a cohesive visual direction. The earthy palette of terracotta, olive green, taupe, cream, and charcoal creates a warm, sophisticated identity inspired by classic fashion and modern styling. The design combines elegant serif typography with clean sans-serif lettering, balancing luxury with readability. Fashion imagery showcases a variety of classic colors, tailored garments, and wardrobe pieces, while branded tags and shopping bags demonstrate how the identity can be applied across fashion products and retail packaging. Key Deliverables Primary logo and logo variations 2.Brand color palette and typography system 3.Fashion brand style board Fabric and clothing visual direction Branded tags and packaging concepts Fashion imagery and brand applications Visual identity presentation Project Goal: To develop a distinctive, cohesive, and premium brand identity that reflects Autumn & Olive’s personality and creates a memorable visual experience across its products and customer touchpoints. Brand Identity Design, Logo Design, Brand Guidelines, Fashion Branding, Typography, Packaging Design, Art Direction, Visual Communication.…
    Sweet Aura Perfumes | Brand Identity & Style Guide Design
    Sweet Aura is a fragrance brand concept created to express elegance, femininity, confidence, and individuality through a refined visual identity. This project involved developing a cohesive brand style guide that defines the brand's visual direction, from its signature logo and logo variations to its color palette, typography, and perfume packaging presentation. The identity combines champagne gold, blush pink, warm cream, midnight black, and muted mauve to create a sophisticated and memorable luxury aesthetic. The guide also establishes typography guidelines using Coco Gothic and Helvetica World to maintain consistency across brand communications. The project includes perfume bottle and packaging mockups that demonstrate how the identity can be applied across physical products and promotional materials. Key Deliverables Logo design and logo variations Brand color palette and usage guidelines Typography selection and hierarchy Perfume bottle and packaging design concepts Product mockups and visual applications Brand personality, mission, vision, and positioning Brand style guide presentation Project Goal: To establish a consistent, elegant brand identity that communicates the personality of Sweet Aura and creates a recognizable visual experience across its products and marketing materials. Skills: Brand Identity Design, Logo Design, Brand Guidelines, Packaging Design, Product Mockup Design, Typography, Visual Communication.…
    Sweet Aura Perfumes | Brand Identity & Style Guide Design
    Sweet Aura is a fragrance brand concept created to express elegance, femininity, confidence, and individuality through a refined visual identity. This project involved developing a cohesive brand style guide that defines the brand's visual direction, from its signature logo and logo variations to its color palette, typography, and perfume packaging presentation. The identity combines champagne gold, blush pink, warm cream, midnight black, and muted mauve to create a sophisticated and memorable luxury aesthetic. The guide also establishes typography guidelines using Coco Gothic and Helvetica World to maintain consistency across brand communications. The project includes perfume bottle and packaging mockups that demonstrate how the identity can be applied across physical products and promotional materials. Key Deliverables Logo design and logo variations Brand color palette and usage guidelines Typography selection and hierarchy Perfume bottle and packaging design concepts Product mockups and visual applications Brand personality, mission, vision, and positioning Brand style guide presentation Project Goal: To establish a consistent, elegant brand identity that communicates the personality of Sweet Aura and creates a recognizable visual experience across its products and marketing materials. Brand Identity Design, Logo Design, Brand Guidelines, Packaging Design, Product Mockup Design, Typography, Visual Communication.…
    Manga Illustration and Glossy Paperback Mockup | School-Life Romance
    This project showcases an original black-and-white manga illustration presented as a realistic, open paperback book mockup. The artwork features expressive characters, cinematic panel layouts, detailed linework, and traditional manga-inspired shading, creating an engaging visual narrative. The story follows two students who support each other through academic stress, shared study sessions, and heartfelt conversations. Their growing friendship unfolds through rainy-day scenes, gentle expressions, and encouraging dialogue, highlighting the importance of kindness, emotional support, and connection. The mockup features a slim paperback with a few glossy pages, clean page edges, realistic reflections, and soft shadows against a light grey background. The presentation emphasizes both the quality of the manga artwork and its appearance as a professionally produced printed publication. Key Deliverables Original manga-style illustration Character design and expressive storytelling Black-and-white comic panels Speech bubbles and dialogue integration Glossy paperback book mockup…