Creative and versatile graphic designer and illustrator with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. Specialized in book design, typesetting, and illustration for a wide range of genres—including children’s literature, fiction, poetry, scientific and academic publications. My education combined classical art training—including etching, linocut, and acrylic painting—with modern digital tools. Over 10 years ago, I cofounded the Czech publishing branch of the Swiss publishing house Rabten, where we worked in a small team. I was responsible for typesetting, graphic design, and all publishing-related activities. I typeset the book Waldvilla for the Liberec-based publishing house Bor. The author himself approached me for this collaboration. The book later won the Book of the Year of the Liberec Region 2022 award in the Fiction and Poetry category. The book's design and typesetting received very positive feedback from both the jury and readers. I also worked on the project Wake Up Call, where I designed the entire layout of the journal and its graphic styling, and created the full visual identity of the project—from logo design to additional brand elements. My work includes a variety of projects: cover design for academic publications, hand-drawn and digital artworks, illustrations for children’s books, dictionaries, and bilingual books. In addition to my design work, I write poetry, children’s literature, and short stories and articles. I have a deep interest in fine art photography, which inspires and enriches my creative process. Currently relocating to Switzerland, I am seeking opportunities to contribute to creative and international teams. I continuously strive to stay up-to-date with trends in the art world, while preserving the timeless values and heart of traditional art.

KATERINA KOSTRINSKA

Creative and versatile graphic designer and illustrator with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. Specialized in book design, typesetting, and illustration for a wide range of genres—including children’s literature, fiction, poetry, scientific and academic publications. My education combined classical art training—including etching, linocut, and acrylic painting—with modern digital tools. Over 10 years ago, I cofounded the Czech publishing branch of the Swiss publishing house Rabten, where we worked in a small team. I was responsible for typesetting, graphic design, and all publishing-related activities. I typeset the book Waldvilla for the Liberec-based publishing house Bor. The author himself approached me for this collaboration. The book later won the Book of the Year of the Liberec Region 2022 award in the Fiction and Poetry category. The book's design and typesetting received very positive feedback from both the jury and readers. I also worked on the project Wake Up Call, where I designed the entire layout of the journal and its graphic styling, and created the full visual identity of the project—from logo design to additional brand elements. My work includes a variety of projects: cover design for academic publications, hand-drawn and digital artworks, illustrations for children’s books, dictionaries, and bilingual books. In addition to my design work, I write poetry, children’s literature, and short stories and articles. I have a deep interest in fine art photography, which inspires and enriches my creative process. Currently relocating to Switzerland, I am seeking opportunities to contribute to creative and international teams. I continuously strive to stay up-to-date with trends in the art world, while preserving the timeless values and heart of traditional art.

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Creative and versatile graphic designer and illustrator with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. Specialized in book design, typesetting, and illustration for a wide range of genres—including children’s literature, fiction, poetry, scientific and academic publications. My education combined classical art training—including etching, linocut, and acrylic painting—with modern digital tools. Over 10 years ago, I cofounded the Czech publishing branch of the Swiss publishing house Rabten, where we worked in a small team. I was responsible for typesetting, graphic design, and all publishing-related activities. I typeset the book Waldvilla for the Liberec-based publishing house Bor. The author himself approached me for this collaboration. The book later won the Book of the Year of the Liberec Region 2022 award in the Fiction and Poetry category. The book’s design and typesetting received very positive feedback from both the jury and readers. I also worked on the project Wake Up Call, where I designed the entire layout of the journal and its graphic styling, and created the full visual identity of the project—from logo design to additional brand elements.

My work includes a variety of projects: cover design for academic publications, hand-drawn and digital artworks, illustrations for children’s books, dictionaries, and bilingual books. In addition to my design work, I write poetry, children’s literature, and short stories and articles. I have a deep interest in fine art photography, which inspires and enriches my creative process. Currently relocating to Switzerland, I am seeking opportunities to contribute to creative and international teams. I continuously strive to stay up-to-date with trends in the art world, while preserving the timeless values and heart of traditional art.

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Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Tibetan Standard, Tibetan, Central
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Various Publishers
January 1, 2012 - Present
Designed and typeset a wide range of books: children's literature, fiction, poetry, scientific publications, and educational texts. Cofounded the Czech branch of Rabten Verlag, responsible for full typesetting and publishing activities. Managed complete publishing projects, including cover design, typography, print preparation, and coordinating production.
Book Designer & Typesetter at Bor (Liberec-based publishing house)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Typeset Waldvilla; book design and layout; the project received highly positive feedback from jury and readers and won the Liberec Region Book of the Year 2022 in Fiction & Poetry.
Graphic Designer (Wake Up Call) at Wake Up Call
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed the entire layout of the journal and its graphic styling, and created the full visual identity for the project—from logo design to additional brand elements.
Co-founder & Publishing Lead at Rabten Verlag (Czech Branch)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Cofounded the Czech branch; responsible for full typesetting, graphic design, and publishing-related activities.
Book Designer & Typesetter at Bor (Liberec publishing house)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Typeset and designed Waldvilla; the book won Liberec Region Book of the Year 2022 (Fiction & Poetry) with highly positive feedback on design and layout.
Graphic Designer & Visual Identity Designer at Wake Up Call
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed the entire journal layout and its graphic styling, and created the full visual identity—from logo design to additional brand elements.
Cofounder & Publishing Lead at Rabten Verlag (Czech Branch)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Co-founded the Czech branch; responsible for full typesetting and publishing activities within a small team.
Graphic Designer & Journal Designer at Wake Up Call
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed the full layout of the journal and created the visual identity of the project, including logo and brand elements.

Education

Creative Writing at Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory
January 1, 2013 - February 10, 2026
Graphic Design (Secondary Art School) at Secondary Art School of Graphic Design Liberec
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Humanities and Early Artistic Development (Lyceum) at Secondary School of Pedagogy (Lyceum), Liberec
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Advanced language and cultural studies at Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies Austria & Switzerland
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025
Creative Writing at Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design at Secondary Art School of Graphic Design Liberec
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2009
Secondary School Diploma at Secondary School of Pedagogy (Lyceum), Liberec
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Advanced language and cultural studies at Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies Austria & Switzerland
January 1, 2013 - February 10, 2026
Creative Writing at Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design at Secondary Art School of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2009
Humanities and Early Artistic Development at Secondary School of Pedagogy (Lyceum)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Advanced language and cultural studies at Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies Austria & Switzerland
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet