I am a practicing Printmaker and Designer based on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, with a strong focus on print, illustration and hands-on making. I enjoy problem solving through experimentation, using a range of techniques and processes to develop thoughtful and appropriate outcomes. My practice is rooted in material exploration and refined making, with visual communication playing an important role in how I connect ideas and engage audiences through my work. I am passionate about design and also enjoy strategy and brainstorming to find the most appropriate way to express my thinking and explore new routes. I am currently looking for an exciting role to help develop my skills further and gain industry experience.

Abi Aonso

I am a practicing Printmaker and Designer based on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, with a strong focus on print, illustration and hands-on making. I enjoy problem solving through experimentation, using a range of techniques and processes to develop thoughtful and appropriate outcomes. My practice is rooted in material exploration and refined making, with visual communication playing an important role in how I connect ideas and engage audiences through my work. I am passionate about design and also enjoy strategy and brainstorming to find the most appropriate way to express my thinking and explore new routes. I am currently looking for an exciting role to help develop my skills further and gain industry experience.

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I am a practicing Printmaker and Designer based on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, with a strong focus on print, illustration and hands-on making. I enjoy problem solving through experimentation, using a range of techniques and processes to develop thoughtful and appropriate outcomes.

My practice is rooted in material exploration and refined making, with visual communication playing an important role in how I connect ideas and engage audiences through my work. I am passionate about design and also enjoy strategy and brainstorming to find the most appropriate way to express my thinking and explore new routes. I am currently looking for an exciting role to help develop my skills further and gain industry experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Front of House at Above The Bookshop
January 1, 2025 - Present
Front of House at cafe; managing opening/closing to high standards, crafting specialty drinks, adapting ingredients for guests, and supporting local events during busy periods.
Front of House / Café Team Member at Above The Bookshop
January 1, 2025 - Present
Front of House team member; opened/closed the building to a high standard; crafted specialty drinks; adapted ingredients for customer needs; supported during local events such as Falmouth Sea Shanty, Food Festival and Christmas period under pressure.
Project Assistant at Penlee House Gallery
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Worked with a local Art Producer & Director and a group of Young People to create a navigational material for museum use by Young People and peers.
Educator / Project Assistant at Penlee House / Gallery
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Collaborated with a local Art Producer & Director, the Museum and a group of Young People to create navigational material for the museum and peers.
Barista at Koala Karlous
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Barista and part of the bakery & barista team; managed pop-up van a few days a week, serving hot drinks and food.
Barista / Pop-up Van Manager at Koala Karlous
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Part of bakery & barista team; managed a pop-up van a few days a week, independently serving hot drinks and food.
Assistant Illustrator at Paw&Prints
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Assisted with bespoke pet illustrations for a small business, meeting strict deadlines and delivering high-quality client work; business featured in Vogue.
Illustration Assistant at Paw&Prints
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Assisted in creating bespoke pet portraits; gained experience working to strict deadlines and delivering professional client work for a small business that was featured in Vogue.
Freelance Designer at AonsoDesign
March 1, 2020 - Present
Started creating personalised pet portraits during COVID, expanding to commissions for posters, invitations, visuals & illustrations; currently illustrating a children's book and seeking freelance market experience.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator at AonsoDesign
March 1, 2020 - Present
Created personalised pet portraits during COVID; expanded into commissions for posters, invitations, visuals & illustrations; developed self-management, meeting deadlines, and professional client collaboration; pursuing freelance design with market experience and children’s book illustration.
Work Experience Student at Waves Photography Gallery
May 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Year 10 work experience in a photography gallery, learning to interact with customers, framing photos in handmade frames, and running the gallery from start to end of day.
Work Experience / Gallery Assistant at Waves Photography Gallery
May 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Year 10 work experience in a photography gallery in Porthleven. Learned how to deal with customers during the busy summer season, framed photos in handmade frames, and helped run the gallery from opening to close.

Education

AS & A2 levels at Truro College
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
UAL foundation degree in Art, Design & Media at Truro College
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Falmouth University
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
AS & A2 Levels at Truro College
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
UAL Foundation Degree in Art, Design & Media at Truro College
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Falmouth University
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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    This is a selection of my work over the last few years. Projects include branding illustration photography socialmedia printmaking bookdesign typography livebriefs navigationalmaterial craftmarkets designer logo