I'm Elena De Santi, aka Elenagno, an Italian graphic designer, illustrator, and muralist with a passion for visual storytelling. My journey across South America has shaped my bold, expressive approach and love for diverse cultures and landscapes. I specialize in digital illustration, murals, tattoo art, and branding, with a multidisciplinary practice that spans social media, fashion, and street art. I focus on bold layouts and expressive typography, using research and creative exploration to deliver meaningful, impactful design.…

Elena De Santi

I'm Elena De Santi, aka Elenagno, an Italian graphic designer, illustrator, and muralist with a passion for visual storytelling. My journey across South America has shaped my bold, expressive approach and love for diverse cultures and landscapes. I specialize in digital illustration, murals, tattoo art, and branding, with a multidisciplinary practice that spans social media, fashion, and street art. I focus on bold layouts and expressive typography, using research and creative exploration to deliver meaningful, impactful design.…

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I’m Elena De Santi, aka Elenagno, an Italian graphic designer, illustrator, and muralist with a passion for visual storytelling. My journey across South America has shaped my bold, expressive approach and love for diverse cultures and landscapes.

I specialize in digital illustration, murals, tattoo art, and branding, with a multidisciplinary practice that spans social media, fashion, and street art. I focus on bold layouts and expressive typography, using research and creative exploration to deliver meaningful, impactful design.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at KopenTech
August 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Designing online graphics, promotions, and campaigns across digital channels.
Graphic Designer at Another me
February 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Branding, illustrations, and web graphics; collaboration with internal team.
Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer at ELIU Clothing
January 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Packaging design, photo retouch, and production-ready assets; social content creation.
Mid-Weight Fashion Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelance / Bristol & Stockholm
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Designs for fashion graphics, prints and campaigns; collaboration with external studios.
Internship Graphic Designer at Easy grafica
June 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Designed and redesigned labels and packaging for products; created layouts for magazines and brochures; produced illustrations and infographics; performed photo retouching and assisted with shoots; prepared visuals for branding and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at AMH Company
July 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Designed and redesigned product labels and packaging; produced online graphics for promotions and campaigns; prepared moodboards and briefs; edited photos; supported branding and visual storytelling across channels.
Graphic Designer at Queso Flor Valsequillo
January 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Created labels and packaging; produced illustrations and infographics; contributed to marketing collateral and brand visuals.
Graphic Designer at LPA
April 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Handled design of packaging and related branding materials; created visuals for campaigns and product catalogs.
Graphic Designer at Makumura
February 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Design and redesign of labels and packaging; photo retouching; assist with shoots and aesthetic decisions for campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Packaging Designer at ELIU Clothing
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Design and redesign labels and packaging; coordinate and shoot product photography; develop branding assets; create content for social media; prepare tech packs for suppliers.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Another me
February 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Create online graphic content, garment prints, and branding assets; manage social media visuals and campaigns; contribute to multi-channel marketing.
Graphic Designer at Doiy design
February 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Illustration and typography compositions for gift products; social media content, packaging design, and marketing collateral; coordination with suppliers and studios.
Intern Graphic Designer at Easy grafica
June 30, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Design or redesign labels and packaging of products. Layouts of magazines and brochures. Including illustrations and infographics.
Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer at AMH Company
July 31, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Design or redesign labels and packaging of products. Layouts of magazines and brochures. Photographing and retouching product images; preparing art for suppliers; creating content for social channels.
Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer at Queso Flor Valsequillo
January 31, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Design or redesign labels and packaging of products; layouts for magazines and brochures; illustrations and infographics.
Intern Graphic Designer at LPA
April 30, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Design or redesign labels and packaging; layouts for magazines and brochures; competitive analysis; mockups for presentations.
Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer at ELIU Clothing
January 31, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Creating illustrations and typography composition for gift products; dress/garment prints; photo editing; social media content; production coordination and tech packs for suppliers; travel promotions; team coordination.
Graphic Designer at Makumura
February 28, 2018 - September 19, 2025
Design and production of online graphic content, prints, branding materials, and photo editing; prepared tech packs and supported production.
Graphic Designer at Queso Flor Valsequillo
January 31, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Design of labels, packaging, and infographics; layouts of catalogues and brochures; concept development aligned with brand values.
Graphic Designer at AMH Company
July 31, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Design of online graphic content, promotions, online advertising campaigns; photo editing and retouching; creation of moodboards and briefs.
Internship Graphic Designer at Easy grafica
June 30, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Design and redesign of labels and packaging; layouts of magazines and brochures; collaborative concept development and mockups.
Illustrator - Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer at Doiy design
January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Created illustrations in multiple styles to explain concepts (including mental health topics), designed packaging to harmonize with the illustrations, laid out catalogues, performed photo retouching, and prepared banners and ads for web/platform posting; conducted brand research to shape look and feel.
Makumura
April 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
LPA
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Queso flor Valsequillo
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
AMH Company
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Easy grafica
March 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
ELIU Clothing
April 1, 2018 - January 31, 2021
Graphic Designer - Packaging Designer; later roles as Graphic Designer - Illustrator in Barcelona; managing content for social media; editing photos; producing tech packs; translations between Italian and Spanish.
ELIU Clothing
February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Graphic Designer - Illustrator; Barcelona-based Full-Time; designing gift/product illustrations and typography; social media content; preparing tech packs; content management.
KopenTech
February 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Graphic design work including illustration, branding and packaging during 2021.
Another me
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Graphic design, illustration and branding projects; freelance with focus on packaging and social media assets.
Internship Graphic Designer at AMH Company
March 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Design or redesign labels and packaging of products; Layouts of magazines and brochures; Including illustrations and infographics; Working with Senior Designer on research, concepts and mockups; Delivering final artworks under tight deadlines.
Internship Graphic Designer at Queso flor Valsequillo
October 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Design or redesign labels and packaging of products; Layouts of magazines and brochures; including illustrations and infographics; research and competitive analysis; preparing mockups and presentations.
Internship Graphic Designer at LPA
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Design or redesign labels and packaging; Layouts of magazines and brochures; including illustrations and infographics; concept development with senior designer.
Graphic Designer at Makumura
April 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Mid-Weight Fashion Graphic Designer; design online graphic content, promotions and online advertising campaigns; creating prints for garments; produce sketches, Photoshop mockups and CADs for new collections; delivering print designs under tight deadlines; preparing tech packs, moodboards; photo edition & retouching; applying brand style across materials.
Graphic Designer - Illustrator at Doiy design
April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Create illustrations and typography compositions for gift products; producing sketches, mockups; final artworks under tight deadlines; compiling and sending tech packs; managing social media content including GIFs; product photography; translating copy Italian-Spanish; travel for brand interviews and surveys; leading Italian department.
Graphic Designer - Illustrator at ELIU Clothing
February 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creating illustrations and typography for gift products; designing packaging harmoniously with existing illustrations; layouts of catalogues; photo retouching; preparing banners and ads for website; brand research; social media and newsletters; motion graphics and video editing.
Graphic Designer - Illustrator at KopenTech
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Create vector illustrations, infographics and new icons to explain complex concepts; develop brand assets; design content for social media channels and newsletters; including video edition and motion graphics.
Graphic Designer at Another me
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Online graphic content design; fashion graphics; social media content; branding support; catalog layouts and promotional materials; maintaining brand style across channels.

Education

Master's degree in Art Direction at Elisava, Barcelona
March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Master's degree in Art Direction at Elisava, Barcelona
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Degree in Graphic Design at Fine Arts, Carrara
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Master's degree in Art Direction at Elisava, Barcelona
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Degree in Graphic Design at Fine Arts, Carrara
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

Master's degree in Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Master's degree in Art Direction
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level