I am a Budapest-based illustrator with an MA from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, and I spent a formative year studying at the Accademia di Brera in Milan through the Erasmus program. After graduating, I worked as a graphic designer while continuously developing my illustration practice through painting and drawing. In 2017, I won first prize at Aranyvackor, a prestigious Hungarian competition for children’s story writing and illustration, which strongly confirmed my direction toward children’s books. From 2020, I worked at Ars Una Studio, designing illustrated products for children such as schoolbags, pencil cases, and exercise books. This role allowed me to develop a versatile visual language and adapt my illustrations to many different styles and age groups. In December 2025, I illustrated a children’s storybook about Hanukkah. I am now looking forward to new horizons and would love to focus on illustrating children’s books, creating engaging, expressive, and story-driven visuals for young readers.

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I am a Budapest-based illustrator with an MA from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, and I spent a formative year studying at the Accademia di Brera in Milan through the Erasmus program. After graduating, I worked as a graphic designer while continuously developing my illustration practice through painting and drawing. In 2017, I won first prize at Aranyvackor, a prestigious Hungarian competition for children’s story writing and illustration, which strongly confirmed my direction toward children’s books. From 2020, I worked at Ars Una Studio, designing illustrated products for children such as schoolbags, pencil cases, and exercise books. This role allowed me to develop a versatile visual language and adapt my illustrations to many different styles and age groups. In December 2025, I illustrated a children’s storybook about Hanukkah. I am now looking forward to new horizons and would love to focus on illustrating children’s books, creating engaging, expressive, and story-driven visuals for young readers.

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I am a Budapest-based illustrator with an MA from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, and I spent a formative year studying at the Accademia di Brera in Milan through the Erasmus program. After graduating, I worked as a graphic designer while continuously developing my illustration practice through painting and drawing.

In 2017, I won first prize at Aranyvackor, a prestigious Hungarian competition for children’s story writing and illustration, which strongly confirmed my direction toward children’s books. From 2020, I worked at Ars Una Studio, designing illustrated products for children such as schoolbags, pencil cases, and exercise books. This role allowed me to develop a versatile visual language and adapt my illustrations to many different styles and age groups.

In December 2025, I illustrated a children’s storybook about Hanukkah. I am now looking forward to new horizons and would love to focus on illustrating children’s books, creating engaging, expressive, and story-driven visuals for young readers.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Hungarian
Fluent

Work Experience

Self Employed
January 1, 2011 - April 27, 2024
Worked on various projects involving branding, editorial design, web design, and packaging, supporting diverse client needs with creative solutions.
Designer at Ars Una Studio
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2024
Designed school bags, pencil cases, exercise books, and other school supplies, focusing on pattern design and illustration to create appealing products.
graphic designer at LUSH
January 1, 2015 - June 14, 2021
Created all LUSH Hungarian graphic projects under the company's guidelines.
graphic designer at Z+Z Producció
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Involved in multiple projects and collaborations as an illustrator.
Self-employed at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Branding, editorial design, web design and packaging projects for diverse clients

Education

Master of Graphic Design at Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
Erasmus at Accademia di Belle Arti, Milano
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Master of Graphic Design at Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts (Teacher Training) at Art School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Erasmus Exchange at Accademia delle Belle Arti, Milano
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services