Kim de Haan is an illustrator, artist, and designer who specializes in creating optimistic and captivating visuals for children's books, novels and editorial projects. With over a decade of experience in design, Kim's work combines her love for storytelling with her eye for detail, honed over a decade in architecture and furniture design. Her illustrations have been featured in various publications, and she has collaborated with authors and publishers to bring their stories to life. After earning a degree in Interior Architecture with honours from UNSW, Kim co-founded a boutique firm, designing high-end homes. She later worked at Kyle Minor Design, creating custom furniture, sculptures, and installations for clients like Google, Levi's, and Slack. Now, as a full-time illustrator and artist, Kim’s work is driven by a passion for blending creativity and craftsmanship. Past Projects & Awards: • *The Jolly Swagman* by Bec Nanayakkara - Woodslane Press, 2025 • *Pride and Prejudice* by Jane Austen - Hipkiss Publishing, 2025 • *PLAY magazine cover* - West Australian Newspaper, 2024 • *Goodbye Bully* by Lauren Hackney - Self Publishing, 2024 • *Our Australian HeART Anthology* - Daisy Lane Publishing, 2024 • 2023 CYA Conference Aspiring Illustrator Competition - 2nd Place • *Paperbound Magazine* - Past and Future, The Green Issue…Kim de Haan is an illustrator, artist, and designer who specializes in creating optimistic and captivating visuals for children's books, novels and editorial projects. With over a decade of experience in design, Kim's work combines her love for storytelling with her eye for detail, honed over a decade in architecture and furniture design. Her illustrations have been featured in various publications, and she has collaborated with authors and publishers to bring their stories to life. After earning a degree in Interior Architecture with honours from UNSW, Kim co-founded a boutique firm, designing high-end homes. She later worked at Kyle Minor Design, creating custom furniture, sculptures, and installations for clients like Google, Levi's, and Slack. Now, as a full-time illustrator and artist, Kim’s work is driven by a passion for blending creativity and craftsmanship. Past Projects & Awards: • *The Jolly Swagman* by Bec Nanayakkara - Woodslane Press, 2025 • *Pride and Prejudice* by Jane Austen - Hipkiss Publishing, 2025 • *PLAY magazine cover* - West Australian Newspaper, 2024 • *Goodbye Bully* by Lauren Hackney - Self Publishing, 2024 • *Our Australian HeART Anthology* - Daisy Lane Publishing, 2024 • 2023 CYA Conference Aspiring Illustrator Competition - 2nd Place • *Paperbound Magazine* - Past and Future, The Green IssueWWWW…