Hi, I’m Irina Djonkova, a Bulgarian illustrator and book designer with a passion for storytelling through images and page layout.

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Hi, I’m Irina Djonkova, a Bulgarian illustrator and book designer with a passion for storytelling through images and page layout. I’ve collaborated with Critique & Humanism publishing house and worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, turning text into engaging visuals and thoughtful book editions.

Beyond creating, I teach art and organize community projects, including refugee-family art events with Goethe-Institut. I enjoy helping students of all ages explore painting, sculpture, and creative expression in a playful, safe environment.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Since 2019, I have been the main artist for KX publishing house. Where I’ve illustrated and designed books across a wide range of genres:

  • Philosophy & academic texts – clean, impactful layouts balancing clarity and depth.
  • Adult fiction & poetry – expressive covers and interiors that reflect the tone and atmosphere of the work.
  • Magazines & editorial work – advanced photo editing, illustration, and layout for both print and digital.
    -Medical & clinical publications – precise and professional book design, charts, and photo editing.

My expertise spans illustration, book layout, cover design, and photo editing, i have the flexibility to handle every stage of visual book production. Whether it’s minimal and modern or dark and atmospheric, I adapt my style to the project’s needs while leaving a distinct artistic signature.

  • Artist
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +2

Work experience· 8 roles

Freelance Project - Planning Event · Goethe-InstitutJul 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Independently organized and led a community art event for refugee families at the Goethe-Institut, overseeing concept development, logistics, materials, and on-site coordination.

Children’s art teacher / Creative art classes and workshops for childrenJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Teaching fundamentals in painting and clay modeling; fostering a playful and safe creative environment.

Book artist and layout designer · Critique&Humanism publishing houseJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Book artist and layout designer for Critique&Humanism publishing house; contributed to book design and visual content.

Book artist and layout designer · Critique&Humanism publishing houseJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Children’s art teacherJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Visual arts instructor · Vinotello, SofiaJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Freelance graphic designer, illustratorJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Book artist and layout designer · Critique and Humanism publishing houseJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education· 9

Bachelor of Arts · National Academy of Art, Sofia2019 – 2023
Professional qualification as Fine Artist · National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov”, Sofia2014 – 2019
Professional qualification: Fine Artist · National School of Fine Arts “Iliya Petrov,” Sofia2014 – 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Book, Illustration & Print Graphics · National Academy of Art, Sofia2019 – 2023

Certifications and awards· 9

Professional qualification as an Art Teacher for general and specialized secondary art schools2023 – 2025
Second degree in Theory and Practice of Art Education2023 – 2025
Specialization in art therapy and history of art2023 – 2025
Art Teacher qualification for general and specialized secondary art schools2030 – 2025

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