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.…

Felicia (Fissiefellat)

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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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Yoruba
Fluent
Igbo
Intermediate

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
    Children’s Book Illustrator & Book Layout Designer
    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.…
    Poetry book illustration and formatting
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    Poetry book illustration and formatting

    I designed a clean and elegant interior layout for a poetry collection that enhances the emotional impact of every poem. The project features refined typography, balanced spacing, soft watercolor illustrations, and a minimalist composition to create a peaceful reading experience. The layout was carefully optimized for print, ensuring professional formatting, readability, and a timeless aesthetic suitable for poetry books, devotionals, memoirs, and literary publications.