I'm Szonja, a graphic designer and illustrator exploring the intersection of visual storytelling, biology, and sustainable materials. I collaborate with cultural publishers, NGOs, and researchers, creating visual identities, editorial illustrations, and bio-based art experiments that tell compelling, responsible stories.…

Szonya Somogyvari

I'm Szonja, a graphic designer and illustrator exploring the intersection of visual storytelling, biology, and sustainable materials. I collaborate with cultural publishers, NGOs, and researchers, creating visual identities, editorial illustrations, and bio-based art experiments that tell compelling, responsible stories.…

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I’m Szonja, a graphic designer and illustrator exploring the intersection of visual storytelling, biology, and sustainable materials.

I collaborate with cultural publishers, NGOs, and researchers, creating visual identities, editorial illustrations, and bio-based art experiments that tell compelling, responsible stories.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance graphic designer & illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Serving clients in cultural publishing, NGOs, and small business branding, with a specialization in motion graphics, editorial work, and creative layout.
Graphic designer, illustrator at KriszWrites (Publishing & Editing Agency)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Providing book layouts, covers, and editorial illustrations while collaborating closely with writers and editors.
Freelance graphic designer & illustrator
January 1, 2021 - Present
Worked remotely from 2021 to ongoing with clients in cultural publishing, NGOs, and small business branding. Specialized in motion graphics, editorial work, and creative layout.
Book layouts, covers, editorial illustrations at KriszWrites (Publishing & Editing Agency)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated closely with writers and editors on book layouts, covers, and editorial illustrations in a remote setup ongoing since 2023.
Graphic Designer at KriszWrites
January 1, 2023 - Present
Book layouts, covers, editorial illustrations; collaborated closely with writers and editors.
Artist in Residence at Barcelona Design Week
January 1, 2025 - Present
Residency exploring design research, biodesign practices, and public presentation.
Speaker & Workshop Host at Future Materials Conference (FMC) with RAL
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered talks and hosted workshops on future materials and sustainability.
Lead of Visual Identity & Communication Design at pHen – Bio-pigment Toolkit for Artists
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-created bio-pigment toolkit from natural sources; led visual identity; facilitated public workshops on bio-based art practices.

Education

BA Graphic Design and Illustration at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at Secondary School of Fine and Applied Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BA Graphic Design and Illustration at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at Secondary School of Fine and Applied Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BA Graphic Design and Illustration at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design at Secondary School of Fine and Applied Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Outstanding Art Award Winner
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Biodesign Challenge 2024 – Outstanding Art Award Winner
January 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025
Biodesign Challenge – Outstanding Art Award
January 1, 2024 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other, Professional Services, Life Sciences

Skills

Experience Level