Hi there! I'm Laura Pizasegale, a freelance illustrator and character designer who loves children's books and educational textbooks. I adore creating whimsical worlds filled with quirky creatures and charming settings. I bring stories to life with playful humor, bold color palettes, and a love for tactile textures that invite readers to linger on the page.

Laura Pizzasegale

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Hi there! I'm Laura Pizasegale, a freelance illustrator and character designer who loves children's books and educational textbooks. I adore creating whimsical worlds filled with quirky creatures and charming settings. I bring stories to life with playful humor, bold color palettes, and a love for tactile textures that invite readers to linger on the page.

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Hi there! I’m Laura Pizasegale, a freelance illustrator and character designer who loves children’s books and educational textbooks. I adore creating whimsical worlds filled with quirky creatures and charming settings.

I bring stories to life with playful humor, bold color palettes, and a love for tactile textures that invite readers to linger on the page.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Various publishers (including Ed Moon Publishing, Storytime Magazine, Hollym, Creverse, etc.)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance illustrator and character designer specializing in children's books and educational texts; produced illustrations, character designs, and visual storytelling across multiple titles and magazines. Collaborated with authors, editors, and art directors to create engaging visuals, layouts, and cover art.
Illustrator at Moon Publishing
October 1, 2023 - Present
Illustration work for children's educational publishing and editorial projects for publishing house clients.
Illustrator at Moon Publishing
October 1, 2022 - Present
Illustration work for children's educational publishing and editorial projects for publishing house clients.
Illustrator at Il Ciliegio
February 1, 2022 - Present
Illustration work for children's educational publishing and editorial projects.
Illustrator at Sanoma
June 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration work for children's educational publishing and editorial projects.
Illustrator at BeeClean + Arione Vini
June 1, 2025 - Present
Illustration work for branding/packaging projects; general freelance illustration.

Education

Master's Degree in Languages and Mass Media Communication at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
October 4, 2009 - April 20, 2012
BA in Languages and Mass Media Communication at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
October 2, 2005 - July 1, 2009

Qualifications

Portfolio Prize – annual contest winner
January 1, 2021 - December 27, 2025
Master's Degree in Languages and Mass Media Communication
January 1, 2012 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution
    paper MOMANGO-APEROL SPRITZ LABELLING

    Labelling redesign for ARIONE’s MoMango and ARIONE’s Spritz. For MoMango, I built a playful identity around the idea that monkeys love mangoes, inspiring the new name and vibrant look. For ARIONE Spritz, the design pays tribute to the Italian origins of the iconic aperitivo, blending heritage and modern freshness

    paper BEECLEAN

    BEECLEAN LAUNDRY TABLETS Packaging Design BeeClean is a cheerful, eco-friendly brand that makes cleaning fun, sustainable, and full of personality. I redesigned BeeClean’s packaging to give it a fresh, cartoony look — combining bright colors, friendly illustrations, and playful details that reflect the brand’s lively, family-friendly spirit while staying true to its green values. A design made to celebrate clean, kind, and colorful living.

    paper STORIES AND FABLES FROM JAPAN

    Illustrations for a collection of Japanese fairytales
    “The Little Brothers and the Oni” - “The Lucky Gods”
    retold by Stefania Leonardi Hartley
    Moon Publishing Editore 2025

    paper JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

    Illustrations for Jules Verne’s adventure classic “Journey to the centre of the Earth”, adapted by Elisa Mazzoli.

    Moon Publishing Editore, 2023Professor Lindebrock, Axel and Hans are the protagonists of this compelling story along a breathtaking trip in a hidden and dangerous land where anything is possible.