Corina Ciripitca

Corina Ciripitca – Designer

Published Children’s Illustrator | Creating expressive characters and rich visual storytelling that brings stories to life.

Overview

Hi! I am Corina - a children’s book illustrator with several published titles and a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling. My career is centered on creating characters that children can connect with and building immersive worlds that remain consistent from the first page to the last. While my heart is in the art, my background in digital design means I always illustrate with the final book in mind—ensuring every composition naturally allows for text placement and flows perfectly across the page. Having guided projects from the initial spark of an idea to the final printed book, I understand how to weave narrative and art together to create a truly professional finished product.

When you work with me, you’re getting a dedicated creative partner who values the "soul" of your manuscript. My process is collaborative and structured around the narrative: we begin with character development and storyboards to ensure the pacing and emotion are perfect before moving into final color. I’m especially drawn to projects that feature whimsical settings and heart-centered stories. You can expect a smooth, organized workflow where your vision is respected and the resulting artwork is polished, evocative, and ready to be integrated into your book’s design.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Advanced Training in Illustration at Kunstschule Berlin

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2023 — Present
My work focuses on children’s book illustration and visual design, where I handle everything from the initial book design to the final layout. I also specialize in product design and visual concepts for children’s brands, collaborating with a range of clients across the creative and cultural sectors.

CDLX, Berlin

Nov, 2017 — Aug, 2020 (over 2 years)
In this role, I focused on UI design, graphic design, and vector illustration for a wide range of web platforms and apps. I also handled print design and layout for magazines and brochures, ensuring high production standards across all media. I worked directly with a portfolio of established clients—including EJOT, Selux, the Federation of German Industries (BDI), and Trikora—providing dedicated creative support and managing projects from the initial brief to the finished product.

TLGG, Berlin

Nov, 2016 — Aug, 2017 (10 months)
In this role, I focused on creating graphic design and custom illustrations for social media campaigns. I also specialized in visual design for high-stakes pitches and presentations, working directly with content creators and clients to build cohesive visual narratives. My portfolio of work included projects for major brands such as Spotify Germany, Montblanc, BMW, and Astra.

Floagency

Jun, 2013 — Sep, 2016 (over 3 years)
In this role, I provided a full suite of creative services for US-based wedding photographers and event brands. My work ranged from UI/UX design for web and mobile apps to custom typography and hand-lettering. I combined illustration, graphic design, and copywriting to build cohesive visual narratives for high-end event projects, ensuring every detail met the elevated standards of the luxury wedding market.

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