About Irene Cecile

My name is Irene, and I love beauty and craftsmanship. My goal is to ensure that what I create on your behalf is nice to look at, and conveys the message you want to send.

In 2000, I studied biology at the University of Leiden. I chose biology out of love and admiration for nature – the little creatures, and how everything, mind-blowingly, works. Eventually I realised that I wanted to pass on my knowledge, passion, and admiration. So, I did an internship at the Naturalis museum’s educational department and graduated in science communication.

Following my studies, I wanted to learn more about visual communication. How can you use images to better illustrate what you mean? I continued my studies at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (KABK) and subsequently launched my own business in 2009 – now I create wonderful things all day long!

It goes without saying that I enjoy working with other creative professionals in my network, if it leads to a better final result.

I’m happy to help you with:

• illustrations
• infographics (including research and text if necessary)
• educational illustrations
• medical illustrations
• graphic design (logo, website, corporate identity, book layout, etc.)
• hand-drawn maps

I love illustrations and designs with:

• a hand drawn look and feel
• bright and communicative colors
• a sense of humor
• clarity and simplicity

I like to work:

• with clear agreements (nice for both of us)
• while keeping in touch regularly (to make sure we are still heading in the right direction)
• quickly (getting started is nice, finishing a product is even more fun)
• well (when you’re happy, I’m happy)

Resume Irene Cecile (1981):

• 2009 – present: illustrator and graphic designer at Irene Cécile
• 2005 – 2009: Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague (Cum Laude)
• 2006 – 2008: Minor in “Art and Business”, Leiden University (Cum Laude)
• 2000 – 2005: Biology, Leiden University (major in science communication)