Joana Pereira

Joana Pereira – Designer

A whimsical and emotional illustrator who loves to create and help authors and publishers bring their stories to life and make a difference!

Overview

Hi! I’m Joana, an illustrator and designer with over 11 years of experience.

From an early age, I fell in love with all the possibilities that drawing can bring.

I graduated with a Master's degree in Equipment Design in 2012, but developed my work, since then, as a freelance illustrator working with both private clients and companies.

In 2019, I entered the world of children's book illustration. Today I have more than 50 books printed and published. I’m versatile in my work. My illustrations are colorful, whimsical, bold, magical and emotional.

I’m always looking for new challenges, new ways and new colors for my drawings. I’m always seeking to evolve, grow and change the world with what I do. More than what I do, drawing and creating is what I am! I can’t image myself doing anything else. I put all of me into my work, and I would love to bring your words and story to life.

Please don’t hesitate in reaching out. I would be glad to chat with you and collaborate with you and help you make a little more difference in this world.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Awards
  • 2019 Best Illustrator Award, by Cordel D´Prata Publisher
Certifications
  • Master degree in Equipment Design, University of Lisbon

Work experience

Cordel D’Prata

Dec, 2018 — Present
As an illustrator for publisher Cordel D’Prata, I create full book illustrations that are representative of the authors words. I have more than 50 children’s books, already printed and published.

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present
As a self-employed designer and illustrator, I create illustrations, designs, children’s books, portraits, characters, postcards, flyers and other graphic material for both companies and private clients.

Portfolio

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A Very Many Million Things to Be

Mueller, Kathryn

Kathryn Mueller Writes

Cover Design Illustration
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The Day Santa Lost His List

Clement, Mr Darrell

Mistletone Books

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Bix's Balloons

Duggan, Megan

Mamabear Books

Cover Design Illustration
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Athena the anxious shepherd

Nole, Judy

BookBaby

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Katy Bug's Brave Adventure

Wallace, Cathy

Catwall Press

Cover Design Illustration
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Bad Dreams, Bad Dreams Go Away

Haller, Wendy

Stillwater River Publications

Illustration
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The Misadventures of Salara and Bash

Keller, Nicole

Independently published

Illustration
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Doug Digs

Tate, Derek

Palmetto Publishing

Cover Design Illustration
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Don't Forget to Poop

Sardana, Nitin

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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The Boogers

MacIntosh, Sarajane

@sarajanemacintosh

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Yoshi's Roadtrip

Nole, Judy

BookBaby

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Athena's Special Valentine

Nole, Judy

BookBaby

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

Joana has 16 reviews

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Scott E.

Scott E.

Aug, 2024

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Joana was a true pleasure to work with and most importantly, her artwork is spectacular!! I would give her 10 stars if I could!!!
Nicole K.

Nicole K.

Jul, 2024

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We worked together on my first ever children's book and she was amazing! She was so kind and professional and she knew exactly what I wanted. I also plan to turn this idea into a series and i will be collaborating with her for the whole series. 100% would recommend to anyone looking to bring thei...
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Wendy H.

Wendy H.

Jul, 2024

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Working with Joana has been a wonderful experience. She was able to take the ideas I had for my story and bring them to life with her beautiful illustrations. The images she created were better than I ever could have imagined. Our collaboration was flawless and easy. She was a great communicator ...
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Thomas Q.

Thomas Q.

Oct, 2025

Joana did an absolutely fantastic job on the picture for my book. I think it is going to be a fantastic success! I could come up with the story myself, but I am hopeless with artwork / drawing; Joana more than made up for my failures with her stunning work. Really looking forward to publishing now!
Darrell C.

Darrell C.

Aug, 2025

Excellent images. Disappointing delivery.

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