I am an illustrator specialising in commercial, conceptual, and children’s illustration. My work combines strong visual storytelling with a playful and engaging style, adaptable across editorial, branding, and educational media. I enjoy creating images that are both thought-provoking and approachable, from conceptual pieces to joyful visuals for younger audiences.

mariaplacidiillustrator

I am an illustrator specialising in commercial, conceptual, and children’s illustration. My work combines strong visual storytelling with a playful and engaging style, adaptable across editorial, branding, and educational media. I enjoy creating images that are both thought-provoking and approachable, from conceptual pieces to joyful visuals for younger audiences.

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I am an illustrator specialising in commercial, conceptual, and children’s illustration. My work combines strong visual storytelling with a playful and engaging style, adaptable across editorial, branding, and educational media. I enjoy creating images that are both thought-provoking and approachable, from conceptual pieces to joyful visuals for younger audiences.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at The AMA Journal of Ethics
June 10, 2025 - Present
Editorial Illustrator

Education

Master Degree Architecture and Engineer at La Sapienza
September 1, 2008 - July 15, 2016

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Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Pasta Packaging Illustrations Second Concept
    As part of my portfolio expansion with Artistique agency, I was tasked with creating a series of packaging illustrations for a product of my choice. Drawing on my Italian heritage, I selected pasta and developed two distinct creative concepts, both of which were brought to life. The final result is a series of vibrant and eye-catching pasta packaging designs that celebrate the essence of Italian culture. The second proposal focuses on patterns, as both pasta shapes and patterns have strong visual appeal. I introduced playful illustrations and charac- ters to create a sense of surprise and engagement. A single color for the base pattern is used to ground the design, while unexpected shapes and bursts of vibrant color add depth and excitement, making the packaging visually dynamic and fun. graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer graphicdesigner packaging illustration pasta food illustration
    uniE621 Pasta packaging first concept
    As part of my portfolio expansion with Artistique agency, I was tasked with creating a series of packaging illustrations for a product of my choice. Drawing on my Italian heritage, I selected pasta and developed two distinct creative concepts, both of which were brought to life. The final result is a series of vibrant and eye-catching pasta packaging designs that celebrate the essence of Italian culture. In this First Concept: Inspired by packaging designs that tell a story across multiple products, I envisioned a cohesive series that creates an engaging visual experience when displayed together. This concept portrays a long dining table where diverse characters—families, singles, couples, and people from different cultures—come together to share a meal. A unifying element, such as a long strand of spaghetti, visually connects the packages, enhancing the storytelling and creating continuity across the range. designer illustrator branding graphicdesigner packaging illustration pasta food illustration
    uniE621 Blinded by the Light
    The concept for this illustration was inspired by the many discussions I’ve had with my business partner about the pervasive addiction to social media that affects us all. People of every age, social, economic, and cultural background are caught in this cycle—no one can escape it. We experience an instant high the moment we turn on our deviVces, quickly losing sight of the world around us as we’re sucked into an entirely different reality. This phenomenon leaves us“Blinded by the Light”
    uniE621 Mahsa Amini
    This illustration was inspired by the first anniversary of the “Woman Life Freedom” revolution, a protest led by women that has not only endured but has become one of the most significant and promising political movements in modern Middle Eastern history. I approached this project with a provocative concept, envisioning an inversion of roles: driven by anger, women become the perpetrators while the dictatorship is portrayed as the victim. The final image could serve as a striking cover for a book or a Netflix movie/series that explores these impactful events. illustrator designer illustration Malika Mahsa editorial woman vectorial
    uniE621 Sextorsion
    This illustration is inspired by the theme of sextortion, a form of online abuse where predators blackmail victims into sharing explicit content. Teenagers are particularly vulnerable, and the psychological impact can be devastating, leading to anxiety, fear, and isolation. The aim of this artwork is to raise awareness about the risks of sharing intimate images online. It depicts a teenage girl taking a braless selfie, with the light from her phone casting a shadow that transforms into the menacing figure of a hacker, symbolizing an extortionist waiting to ex-ploit her privacy. The use of black and red creates a tense, anxious mood, highlighting the hidden dangers of sextortion. illustrator designer graphicdesigner mariaplacidiillustration sextortionillustration conceptualillustration illustrationartists digitalillustration editorial