Teo Georgiev
Hello! I’m Teo Georgiev, a Bulgarian illustrator, designer, and artist currently based in Helsinki. I hold a BA in Graphic Design from Coventry University in the UK and an MA in Visual Narrative from Aalto University in Finland, where I focused on exploring the intersection of comics and migration studies.
My work spans children's books, editorial illustrations, and branding, where I create playful characters, surreal stories, and whimsical environments. I draw inspiration from nature, culture, and history, weaving these influences into my style, which features a blend of naïve shapes, organic forms, and bold colors.
Language-wise, I am fluent in English and Bulgarian, and I have a basic understanding of Finnish and Russian.
My areas of specialisation are children's literature (both non-fiction and fiction), editorial illustration, branding illustrations. In terms of tools, I use predominantly Procreate and Photoshop, but I'm also versed in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Figma, and have a good understanding of After Effects.
• Kid's Publishing: Marvel, Lonely Planet Kids, DK, Quarto, Michael O'Mara Books, Ladybird
• Editorials: WIRED, Culture Trip, Kone Foundation, Kuvittajat Illustration Association, Aino Magazine
• Foundations and NGOs: WWF, Habitat for Humanity, Fine Acts, Aalto University, A Grid
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
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Wake up, Mouse! / My project
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Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
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Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Spooky Stories from Around the World / Lonely Planet Kids
A collection of spooky folk stories from various cultures, collected and written by Wendy Shearer, published by Lonely Planet Kids.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
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Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
Wake up, Mouse! / My project
Jos haluat lisensoida kuvituksen, laita minulle viesti.
We’re All Living Under Gravity’s Rainbow / WIRED Magazine
An editorial illustration for WIRED Magazine’s feature article discussing the contemporary relevance of Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Gravity’s Rainbow” 50 years after its initial release.
We’re All Living Under Gravity’s Rainbow / WIRED Magazine
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Space Utopias / ShadowDance Magazine
An editorial illustration for an article on space utopias written in the former USSR. Client: ShadowDance Magazine.
Space Utopias / ShadowDance Magazine
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Hide and Seek / My Project
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Hide and Seek / My Project
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I Can See You / Bright Book Publishing
In 2021 I had the pleasure to create the illustrations for Tanya Petkova’s debut children’s book “I Can See You” [„Виждам те“], which is a heartwarming story about a family of bears.
Published by Ясна книга [Bright Book]
Design and photography: Marka Collective
I Can See You / Bright Book Publishing
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I Can See You / Bright Book Publishing
In 2021 I had the pleasure to create the illustrations for Tanya Petkova’s debut children’s book “I Can See You” [„Виждам те“], which is a heartwarming story about a family of bears.
Published by Ясна книга [Bright Book]
Design and photography: Marka Collective
I Can See You / Bright Book Publishing
In 2021 I had the pleasure to create the illustrations for Tanya Petkova’s debut children’s book “I Can See You” [„Виждам те“], which is a heartwarming story about a family of bears.
Published by Ясна книга [Bright Book]
Design and photography: Marka Collective
I Can See You / Bright Book Publishing
In 2021 I had the pleasure to create the illustrations for Tanya Petkova’s debut children’s book “I Can See You” [„Виждам те“], which is a heartwarming story about a family of bears.
Published by Ясна книга [Bright Book]
Design and photography: Marka Collective
Bubbling Anxiety / My project
Personal illustration about the fragility of anxiety and the pressures from the worries.
Bubbling Anxiety / My project
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Lonely / My project
Illustration created during a masterclass with the renown New York-based illustrator Lisk Feng. We were tasked with creating an artworks which reflected upon emotional states. This is the illustration for “Lonely” – the space which one crafts for themselves as a child.
Lonely / My project
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36 Days of Type 2021 / My Project
Personal submissions done for the 2021 edition of 36 Days of Type.
36 Days of Type 2021 / My Project
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Bridging and Belonging / Fine Acts
Campaign illustrations for Fine Acts’ Sprints initiative on the topic of Bridging in Belonging. All images for the campaign are copyright free and available for download on The Greats.
Bridging and Belonging / Fine Acts
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Bridging and Belonging / Fine Acts
Campaign illustrations for Fine Acts’ Sprints initiative on the topic of Bridging in Belonging. All images for the campaign are copyright free and available for download on The Greats.
Bridging and Belonging / Fine Acts
Campaign illustrations for Fine Acts’ Sprints initiative on the topic of Bridging in Belonging. All images for the campaign are copyright free and available for download on The Greats.
Little Fisherman / My project
Personal illustration.
Little Fisherman / My project
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Sauna / Oma projekti
Personal illustration project.
Sauna / Oma projekti
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Circular Economy / Kone Foundation
Editorial illustration for an article on Angelina Korsunova-Tsaruk’s research comparing the circular economy and culture in Finland and Russia.
Circular Economy / Kone Foundation
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