Im Ana Mesa, a book designer and illustrator based in Barcelona. I've collaborated in projects related to books, editorial publications and cultural projects. My work is often based on texts, stories and ideas, with a focus on atmosphere and emotion. I’m available for book covers and interiors, editorial commissions and selected cultural projects.

Ana Mesa del Castillo

Im Ana Mesa, a book designer and illustrator based in Barcelona. I've collaborated in projects related to books, editorial publications and cultural projects. My work is often based on texts, stories and ideas, with a focus on atmosphere and emotion. I’m available for book covers and interiors, editorial commissions and selected cultural projects.

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Im Ana Mesa, a book designer and illustrator based in Barcelona. I’ve collaborated in projects related to books, editorial publications and cultural projects. My work is often based on texts, stories and ideas, with a focus on atmosphere and emotion.

I’m available for book covers and interiors, editorial commissions and selected cultural projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Scenography & Spatial Visuals Designer (Key Projects) at Emotional Arc hitecture Stage Design / Yoga School Mural / Mural Assistance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Created visual storytelling through space for theatrical and site-specific contexts, developing immersive, concept-driven scenography that supports audience experience. Painted and designed large-scale murals tailored to their environmental context and coordinated visual outcomes with the requirements of each venue or stage setting.
Book Illustrator & Cover Designer (Client work) at Ediciones Mutis | Ana Barcelo (author)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created full-page illustrations and book cover artwork with strong narrative alignment. Balanced visual sensitivity with editorial precision for a high-end printed publication, ensuring quality standards and visual consistency in collaboration with the publishing house.
Scenography & Visual Design Intern / Designer at Onírica Mecánica
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Supported art direction and creative workflow for experimental theater productions. Designed visual materials and brand collateral for promotional and internal use. Worked in a multidisciplinary creative environment combining theater, design, and installation elements.
Graphic/Visual Design (Freelance) at Code.org, Oni rica Mecánica, Cañada Honda
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed integrated digital campaigns aligned with existing brand systems, producing quality merchandising materials, web and mobile banners, promotional content, and social media assets. Collaborated remotely with different teams to maintain style consistency and high attention to detail, and coordinated with programming teams to update website content. Delivered final artwork for both digital and print media and ensured cross-channel execution.

Education

Double Degree: Fine Arts + Integrated Design and Image Management (Honors) at URJC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Drawing & Painting Program at Barcel ona Academy of Art, Barcelona
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus Program (ISCOM) at ISCOM
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services