Basia Tran - Designer
Kraków, Poland
I'm a versatile book cover designer and professional illustrator specializing in children's book, romance, fantasy and young adult genre.
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Hi! My name is Ngoc Diep Barbara Tran, but I go by my Polish short Basia.
I graduated with honors from Ringling College of Art & Design in May 2017 after completing two years in Computer Animation and two in Illustration. I'm a mostly Vietnamese, part Polish, and a bit of an American illustrator working in YA & children's books, music, animation, video games & advertising. I am currently based in my beautiful hometown Kraków, Poland.
Despite my upbringing and work being diverse, it is connected by a common thread: my desire to tell stories that could make you laugh, teach you something new or even bring you some peace. Best of all, if they could be all of the above.
If you have a project you’re passionate about, big or small, hit me up! I would love to work with you :)
I graduated with honors from Ringling College of Art & Design in May 2017 after completing two years in Computer Animation and two in Illustration. I'm a mostly Vietnamese, part Polish, and a bit of an American illustrator working in YA & children's books, music, animation, video games & advertising. I am currently based in my beautiful hometown Kraków, Poland.
Despite my upbringing and work being diverse, it is connected by a common thread: my desire to tell stories that could make you laugh, teach you something new or even bring you some peace. Best of all, if they could be all of the above.
If you have a project you’re passionate about, big or small, hit me up! I would love to work with you :)
Languages
English
Fiction
Adventure
Children's - Middle Grade
Children's Picture Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Fantasy
Romance
Young Adult & Teen
Non-Fiction
Self-help & Self-improvement
Certifications
- BFA Illustration
Awards
- Society of Illustrators: 2016 Student Scholarship - 1 illustration
- Ringling College of Art and Design: Illest of Illustration 2015 - 1 illustration
- Ringling College of Art and Design: Illest of Illustration 2016 - 3 illustrations
- Best of Ringling 2016 - 2 illustrations
- Best of Ringling 2017 - 3 illustrations
Work experience
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employed
November, 2017
–
Present
(over 1 year)
Clients: Capstone Publishing, the ASPCA, Yves Rocher, Epipheo, Roof Studio, Polymath Lab and more.
Storyboard Artist
Epipheo
December, 2017
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Present
(over 1 year)
● Assist the art director and producer in creating storyboards and animatics for commercials.
Visual Development Artist
Polymath Lab
July, 2017
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January, 2018
(6 months)
● Created sketches and finished designs of environments, props and characters to be modeled in 3D.
● Completed mood paintings with great emphasis on lighting and color under tight deadlines.
Art Intern / Junior Designer
Roof Studio
June, 2017
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October, 2017
(4 months)
Completed tasks for the advertising animation media with a high focus on artistry and originality:
● Created designs for projects differing in style and art direction.
● Worked in collaboration with art directors and modelers to meet their visual development needs.
● Generated explorative concept paintings with a focus on lighting and depth.
Game Art Intern
Hasbro
May, 2016
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August, 2016
(3 months)
Accomplished tasks for future product lines under the supervision of the lead artist and design manager in
an innovative and creative environment of the Integrated Play Department:
● Created artwork for toy and game designs for direct production of digital applications, which included
ideation, sketching, drawing, painting and creating animation guidelines.
● Produced engaging 2D character designs and background art to be translated into 3D models, and
animations for digital experiences.
Basia has 4 reviews
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Besides the cover which was an easy piece, lots of delays, excuses and promises, no delivery :( No news since a while. I'm done and very disappointed. And screwed. I lost 4k in the process.
Read moreJean de La Rochebrochard, March 2019
Basia is extremely talented and her vision is unique while still staying true to genre. She really cares about what she does and I hope to keep working with her.
Read moreMark Boutros, July 2018
Hi Mark! It was a joy to work with you, and I really appreciate your patience and respect towards the artwork. I also hope we will work together sometime in the future :)
Reply from Basia Tran
Basia is a kind and persevering young lady. I wasn't easy to work with, but she was and did an excellent job.
Read moreSharon Willett, June 2018
I am happy I was able to make a cover you were happy with, and I'm thankful for the kind review.
All the best,
Basia
Reply from Basia Tran
I don't even know where to begin, I knew the minute I sent my request to Basia that I'd be in awe of her work. I myself was a bit hesitant because, my book is a bit EMO, and it's a story not many people wanted to publish, because of the theme. But, Basia didn't knock it, in fact she encouraged me to push through. I wanted a unique cover for my book, and she over delivered. I was in awe of the f...
Read moreAaron Long, April 2018
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