Stefano Buro

Stefano Buro – Designer

Italian freelance with 20 years of experience in visual development: from animations to editorial projects.

Overview

I'm an Italian freelance illustrator based in Tottori, Japan.

After graduating in painting in 2005 I've been working for several international companies and animation studios as illustrator and graphic designer. My artwork has been awarded and exhibited in museum and international festival in Europe and Asia.

My focus is always on understanding the client’s needs and developing suitable concepts in order to meet their objectives and requirements.

I like to have a direct approach and I'm open to criticism whenever it improve the final result.

My work usually start with a discussion with the client, then I proceed with sketches and when the concept is approved we move forward with a semi final artwork. Finally, after some eventually tweaks, I produce the definitive work.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Magical Realism Plays & Screenplays Poetry Short Story Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Design
Languages
English
Awards
  • Games are Art - Raw Fury at Reboot Blue - Dubrovnik - CROATIA, 2023;
  • Special Award Nominee (Akame) - Reboot Blue - Indie Game Award; Dubrovnik - CROATIA, 2023;
  • Best Visual Art and Design (Akame) - Game Connection - Indie Game Award; Paris - FRANCE, 2022;
  • PICTOPLASMA Character Flag - Official Selection; Berlin - GERMANY, 2021;
  • Cefalù Film Festival - Official Selecion; Cefalù - ITALY, 2018;
  • Cartoon Club - Rimini - Official Selection Premio Cartoon Club; Rimini - ITALY, 2017;

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2022 — Present
Game concept development, animations, illustrations and brand identity. We got an award for best Visual and Design with our first title.

Self-employed

Jan, 2005 — Present
I've been working on many projects: from publishing design, web design, logo design, animations, illustrations, photography, scenography and personal art projects. My work has been exhibited in international festivals, museum and galleries in Europe and Asia.

Portfolio

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Derelict Hearts

Maïna, Julien

Julien Maïna

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The Always

Orton, Sean

Sean Orton

Cover Design Illustration
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Where The Stars Fell Up

Shaw, Ben

Cover Design Illustration
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Exodus

McLellan, Cadeyn

Cadeyn McLellan

Cover Design Illustration
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Journey to the Sun

McLellan, Cadeyn

Cadeyn McLellan

Cover Design Illustration
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Wheels: Reinvented: How To Heal Your Messed-Up Childhood Without Therapy

Onami, Mami

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration
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Literary Chaos

Landon Jr., Michael

Michael Landon Jr. & Cindy Kelley

Cover Design Illustration
Dealers Choice: A Hiring Framework That Turns Foolish Gambles Into Thoughtful Chances

Alimondi, Cody A

3Embers Press

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Girl and the Wave

Chayes, Elizabeth Werden

Liz Chayes

Cover Design Illustration
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Rare

de Moss, Patrick

Cover Design Illustration

Stefano has 29 reviews

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Sean O.

Sean O.

Nov, 2024

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Stefano was the perfect collaborator. Capturing my strange mess of ideas and notes into a suite of concepts, nailing the vision first time. Then, the collaboration process to tweak things and further into format for ebook and paperback...an incredible and smooth experience. I cannot speak more hi...
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Stefano B.
Thank you so much, Sean, for your kind review. It has been a real pleasure meeting you and working with you on your book. I wish you all the best in both your personal life and professional career!
Hannes R.

Hannes R.

Nov, 2025

Stefano was a dream of creativity, speed, and professionalism. He also went out of his way to make different cover versions and inform me about formatting standards in the industry. I would always go back to him for more covers.
Stefano B.
Thanks so much Hannes! Wish you the best with your book!
Liz C.

Liz C.

Sep, 2025

Stefano was a pleasure to work with. He listened to all of my goals and refinements. He quickly delivered a great cover. I would definitely recommend him and would love to work with him again,
Stefano B.
Hey Liz! Thanks for your kind review and for the opportunity to work on your book cover, really happy about the work we've done! Cheers!
Matthew C.

Matthew C.

Aug, 2025

Stefano did an amazing job on my book cover! I came in with a clear vision, and he provided several strong options to choose from. One of them actually surpassed what I had originally imagined, and I couldn’t be happier with how the final design turned out. He has a keen artistic eye, great atten...
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Stefano B.
Thank you so much Matthew for your kind review, it was a pleasure working with you on your concept and I'm happy for what we achieved. Looking forward to hearing about your book! All the best!
Benjamin J.

Benjamin J.

Aug, 2025

Very professional and creative. Looking forward to working with him in the future
Stefano B.
Thanks Ben! I'm very happy about the work we've done, I'm looking forward to seeing the book published! All the best!

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