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Chelsea Yawson

@chelseayawson

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Publishing-trained digital illustrator crafting print-ready stories for children and education.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I want to create engaging, print-ready illustrations and book/brand design that support learning and story flow, collaborating closely with editors and production teams from storyboard to final files.

I am a publishing-trained digital illustrator and book designer with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, character development, and print-focused design. With a Bachelor of Arts in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major), I bring a clear, manuscript-aligned approach to illustration, layout, typography, and production-ready artwork.

I’ve created original illustrations for educational and literary publications, collaborating with editorial teams to ensure visuals strengthen story flow and learning objectives. From character concepts to storyboarding, CMYK preparation, bleed/margin setup, and print file optimization, I deliver illustrations that are consistent, print-ready, and aligned with design and production requirements.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Illustrator & Brand Designer

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Freelance Designer

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Illustrated a six-book picture book series for an independent author, maintaining character consistency and cohesive visual storytelling across titles. Designed illustrated brand and packaging assets and produced digital and print-ready artwork.

Children'S Book Illustration Character Design Visual Storytelling Storyboarding Typography Print Ready Artwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Bachelor of Arts, Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration)

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Publishing Studies (Design & Illustration major) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Accra, Ghana. Built skills in visual storytelling, character development, and print-ready illustration and layout for publishing.