Stefano Buro

Stefano Buro – Designer

Italian freelance with more than 15 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.

Stefano has 17 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 highly, and look forward to collaborating with Stefano again if the right project comes about. Such ...
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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!
Sean C.

Sean C.

Jan, 2025

I truly cannot thank Stefano enough. He is the most responsive and professional person I have ever met, and he has a genuine interest in your work, which made the experience of working with him especially special. Thank you so much, Stefano!
Audrey C.

Audrey C.

Dec, 2024

Stefano was delightful to work with. He was very professional, flexible with my requests, and gave honest feedback about what he thought worked well and what didn't. His artwork was personal, high quality, and delivered in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him!
Stefano B.
Thank you so much for your kind review Audrey! It was a pleasure working with you and I am very happy with the book cover we were able to create, I can't wait to see it in print!
Achanes O.

Achanes O.

Dec, 2024

Stefano is a professional through and through, willing to make sure the author's vision is realized even if it means reworking the entire thing (reasonably of course). I have no negative feedback. If you like his artstyle, I'd recommend to work with him, without a second thought. The price is less than the value of his talents and will, so it'll be difficult to come out of your collaboration ...
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Stefano B.
Thanks a lot for your kind review, Achanes. I'm very happy with the result we achieved—it has been a pleasure working with you. All the best!
W. F. A.

W. F. A.

Dec, 2024

As soon as I saw Stefano's response to my request, I knew his work fit theme and mood I was trying for in my book. He produces great art and is easy to work with. Stefano is very professional, responsive, and flexible and worked with me to get the images right for my poetry collection. Thanks a bunch!
Stefano B.
Thanks a lot Wes! It has been a pleasure to work with you and I'm very happy about what we've achieved! All the best with your book!

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