Giulia Maidecchi
Art, Illustration, Graphic Design

My name is Giulia and I am a freelance illustrator based in Italy. I primarily work on children's books and games. I live in small town of the Italian Riviera. My studio is bursting with sun light, paper scraps, comics and brushes. It's quite messy actually. I use both traditional and digital tools, with a preference for gouache. I published my first illustrated book in 2021 for Gribaudo Edizioni. I started with children's games in 2018. Since then, I've worked on several successful games for the brand Ludattica, by Educational group. Long before that, I partecipated in illustration competitions - sometimes I won, and sometimes I encountered fortunate opportunities. You can find more info about prizes and awards below. My background is in science, with a focus on plasmonics and a variety of nano sized structures. Maybe that's why I love to draw the tiniest nano details. After earning my PhD in Materials Science and Technology I worked in nanotechnology research untill 2016. My experience as a researcher taught me a lot about managing projects and meeting deadlines. I carry with me an analythical and curious approach, a passion to experimentation, and my old, dear white coat. One day, I will finally illustrate the story of a photon and the rainbow. Meanwhile I have worked on pop-up an game books, illustrated puzzles, illustrations for web applications and personalised commissions, for babies especially. Wherever there are funny characters to draw and stories to tell with images, I'm in! If my illustration style fits your project, let's get in touch! I'm curious to know more!