Esther's cooking book

Year 2017

Illustration

Layout Design

Book Binding

This project is a family cookbook where I bring together my grandmother’s recipes, blending culinary tradition with a visual narrative. Each recipe is paired with old family photographs, preserving the history behind the dishes, while hand-drawn illustrations guide the reader through each step of the cooking process.

The combination of vintage photos and personal drawings creates a fusion of past and present, offering readers not only the flavors of these beloved dishes but also a glimpse into the memories and stories that have shaped our family’s culinary heritage. This cookbook is both a tribute to my grandmother’s kitchen and a creative exploration of how food can connect generations. The images shown reflect different versions of the cookbook I have developed over the years, each iteration refining the blend of tradition and creativity.

I’m a graphic designer specializing in the arts and cultural fields. I thrive on projects that allow me to combine my passion for art with my skills in communication and design, exploring the role and influence of art in today’s society.

Education

Instituto Europeo Di Design

2014 – 2018

Madrid, Spain

Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Communication

Oslo Metropolitan University

2022 – 2024

Oslo, Norway

Master’s in Art and Society

Skills

Webdesign

UX Design + Website Design

Photography

Skills in composition + photo editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop + InDesign + Illustrator

 
 

Graphic Design                                 Concept development + branding + illustration + layoutdesign + bookbinding

Experience

Freelance designer

July 2019 – present

Brand + Website Design for small businesses
publication + layout design
Social media + communication strategies

Student Assistant, OsloMet

September 2023 – May 2024

Assisting art students with Adobe programs + use of camera and photography equipment + photography assistant for photo shoots

«Reparatørene kommer!»

November 2023 – December 2023

Participatory art project with a school class in Oslo + developing the art project as an artist + leading and managing workshops + execution of public installation

Bragernes ByLab

March 2023 – May 2023

Participatory art project in Drammen, Norway as part of EU-project CONTRA (CONflict in TRAnsformations). As an assistant in the project: recruitment of participants + handling set design and room setup + facilitating and executing the ByLabs experience

Art Gallery Cruz Más Cruz

April 2019 – June 2019

Webdesign + support in curating exhibition + recreation of Cruz Novillo’s artwork

Bow Tie fashion brand

November 2018 – March 2019

Community manager + social media strategist + panning and implementing strategies for social media

Next 3000 Design Studio

June 2018 – November 2018

Design intern. Brand identity + layout design + UX/Web design

Lina Ortas Communication

February 2016 – July 2016

Design + marketing intern + creation of content for social media for different brands + design of mailchimp e-newsletters

WE ARE FAIR!

February 2016

International art festival in Madrid, Spain. Exhibited a cooking book with illustrations + layout design + bookbinding

ARLES, Les Rencontres de la Photographie

June 2017

Photography portfolio review with Rafael Doctor (Director of the Andalusian Photography House)