Hi, I'm Daniel Solano Ramirez, a freelance artist and illustrator with over 25 years of experience in commercial illustration, editorial graphic design, infographics, digital animation, and 3D modeling. I've had the pleasure to work with numerous clients including ad agencies, magazines, and leading newspapers like La Nación in Costa Rica. Alongside that, I also teach web and infographics design at the university level. I'm passionate about visual storytelling and have contributed to various award-winning projects in infographics and editorial design. My skill set includes illustration, graphic design, data visualization, motion graphics, and front-end web development, and I enjoy blending creativity with technology to craft compelling visuals.

Daniel Solano Ramirez

Hi, I'm Daniel Solano Ramirez, a freelance artist and illustrator with over 25 years of experience in commercial illustration, editorial graphic design, infographics, digital animation, and 3D modeling. I've had the pleasure to work with numerous clients including ad agencies, magazines, and leading newspapers like La Nación in Costa Rica. Alongside that, I also teach web and infographics design at the university level. I'm passionate about visual storytelling and have contributed to various award-winning projects in infographics and editorial design. My skill set includes illustration, graphic design, data visualization, motion graphics, and front-end web development, and I enjoy blending creativity with technology to craft compelling visuals.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Solano Ramirez, a freelance artist and illustrator with over 25 years of experience in commercial illustration, editorial graphic design, infographics, digital animation, and 3D modeling. I’ve had the pleasure to work with numerous clients including ad agencies, magazines, and leading newspapers like La Nación in Costa Rica. Alongside that, I also teach web and infographics design at the university level.

I’m passionate about visual storytelling and have contributed to various award-winning projects in infographics and editorial design. My skill set includes illustration, graphic design, data visualization, motion graphics, and front-end web development, and I enjoy blending creativity with technology to craft compelling visuals.

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Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Ad Agencies and Magazines
January 1, 2000 - July 16, 2025
Worked as a freelance artist specializing in commercial illustration for ad agencies and magazines.
In-house Illustrator at Jotabequ Grey, Costa Rica
January 1, 2003 - July 16, 2025
Served as an in-house illustrator producing artwork for various projects.
Digital Animation and 3D Modeler at Marte Studio, Costa Rica
January 1, 2005 - July 16, 2025
Created digital animations and 3D models for studio projects.
Editorial Graphic Designer and Illustrator at La República Newspaper
January 1, 2008 - July 16, 2025
Handled editorial graphic design, infographics, and illustration work for the newspaper.
Editorial Graphic Designer and Illustrator at La Nación, Costa Rica
January 1, 2016 - July 16, 2025
Worked on editorial design, infographics, and illustration, contributing to multiple award-winning projects, including coverage of major events and in-depth infographics.
Front-end Web Developer at La Nación, Costa Rica
January 1, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Developed front-end web components and interfaces for La Nación.
Professor for Web and Infographics Design at Universidad de las Ciencias y el Arte, San José, Costa Rica
January 1, 2015 - Present
Instructed students in web and infographics design courses.
Illustrator and Designer at Sweet Rush (e-learning company)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produced illustrations and designs for e-learning content.
Freelance Illustrator at National Geographic Magazine
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contributed freelance illustrations for Nat Geo Magazine.

Education

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Qualifications

Gold Medal Malofiej 17
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Silver Medal Malofiej 18
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Bronce Medal Malofiej 20
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Award of Excellence SND33
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Silver Medal Malofiej 21
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Award of Excellence SND35
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Award of Excellence SND36
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet