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 12 reviews

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Andreea R.

Andreea R.

Sep, 2024

Stefano has been great to work with. He really took his time to understand the vision I had for my book cover as well as added him own insight on the details and helped mold it into the perfectly meaningful illustration to go with my story. I am so happy with how everything came out, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
Stefano B.
Thanks a lot Andreea, I enjoyed working with you on your book, thanks for the opportunity. Wish you the best for your book and your career!
Marick P.

Marick P.

Sep, 2024

Stefano is a very talented illustrator, and a generous collaborator who excels at bringing characters and details to life. He was also quite thoughtful, kind, patient, and professional throughout the design process.
Stefano B.
Thanks a lot Marick, I'm actually very happy with the work we've done! I wish you the best with your book and your career.
Daniel G.

Daniel G.

Sep, 2024

All good working with Stefano!
Stefano B.
Thanks Daniele, it was a pleasure working with you! I wish you the best!
Adria S.

Adria S.

Sep, 2024

Working with Stefano was effortless from the start. His clear communication, prompt responses, and additional explanations made it easy to collaborate, even when we disagreed on a topic. I was impressed by his desire to become thoroughly acquainted with my book to better understand the necessary spiritual concepts. Stefano's professionalism and will have left me eager to work with him again, wh...
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Stefano B.
Thanks a lot Adria, meeting you and working with you was a pleasure; thanks for sharing with me part of your spiritual journey, I'm always happy to explore different ideas and it helped me in the w...
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Fellina S.

Fellina S.

Aug, 2024

Working with Stefano was an absolute pleasure. I’m overjoyed with the final result! He is a talented illustrator who brought my vision to life with creativity and skill. Stefano is not only professional and reasonable but also incredibly responsive and flexible throughout the process. He consistently followed up and made collaboration easy. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I h...
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Stefano B.
Thank you very much Fellina, it was a pleasure meeting you and I am honored to have brought my contribution to your special book. Wish you all the best!

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