Master’s in Illustration and Animation

HELENA HORMIGA, ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

She specializes in conceptual illustration, poetic imagery and absurd humor. She has published with national and international publishers such as SM, Anaya, Edelvives, Alba Editorial, Chronicle Books and Ediciones Castillo, and her work has been translated into multiple languages. Her illustrations have been featured in international exhibitions such as the Nami Concours Catalogue (Korea) and the Bratislava Biennial, and she has received awards including the First Prize Edelvives Picture Book Award and a finalist mention at the Laus Awards. She also collaborates on advertising campaigns for brands such as McDonald's, Filmin, BIC, Nobel and La Casa Encendida, and has illustrated labels for various wineries.
As an author, she combines visual narrative and metaphor with a conceptual and expressive approach, particularly in children's literature.

JUANJO G. OLLER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR, EDITOR AND FOUNDER OF MILIMBO

He has worked both as a freelancer and in studios such as AlexdeVila, Pepe Gimeno, Nexo Creativo and Buena Suerte Sr. Gorsky, developing graphic, editorial and illustration projects for press, publishers and agencies. Since 2007, he has been the founder and editor of Milimbo, a studio and publishing label specializing in graphic and illustrated books. From there, he coordinates content, leads art direction and oversees the design, production and distribution of each project. At Milimbo, they explore new ways of storytelling through books, games, workshops, visual identities and exhibitions, always at the intersection of design and illustration.

YAIZA GÓMEZ, GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPECIALIZED IN MOTION GRAPHICS

She studied Graphic Design and further developed her skills during a year in Porto, where she began experimenting with animation. She later completed a Master’s in Motion Graphics, consolidating her specialization in the field. She believes in continuous learning as an essential part of the creative process. She has worked in agencies as a multidisciplinary designer, developing projects across different areas of design. She currently works as a freelance professional, bringing ideas to life through design and animation.

ALICIA BLASCO, FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

During her studies, she completed an Erasmus at Middlesex University (London), where she focused on illustration and motion, combining her two main passions: graphic design and illustration. Her style, which blends geometric and organic forms, has been recognized by the British organization D&AD, which named her in 2021 as one of the “Ones to Watch” in the illustration and animation category. She currently works as a freelance illustrator, specializing in digital projects within the cultural and creative sectors.

SERGIO RODRÍGUEZ, ART DIRECTOR, ANIMATOR

He has a solid background in animation and motion graphics. He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca and developed an interest in animation from an early age. His training was enriched through an Erasmus program at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, where he discovered the cut-out technique, which became key to his creative development. He began his professional career at Cartoon Network in the graphics department and later worked on television series in Valencia, as well as in advertising agencies as an art director, consistently combining design, animation and visual storytelling.
In 2015, he received a Gold ADCV Award in the Motion Graphics category. He currently combines his professional work with teaching in the fields of design and animation.

IRENE PÉREZ, FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

She has developed a visual identity that blends symbolic, esoteric and popular elements. Her work is inspired by stories, rituals and traditional cultures, particularly from Latin America and Asia, integrating iconography, color and texture from a personal and evocative perspective. She has worked in design and advertising studios in areas such as branding and editorial illustration, and has collaborated on international projects such as Sofar Sounds (Spain), Boatrocker Brewers (Australia), Black Pencil Ensemble (Netherlands) and Editorial Comanegra (Spain).
She has been recognized with awards such as the Tombatossals Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize, the Circle Quarterly Magazine Contest and the Best In-House Design Team award (Sweden).

ENRIQUE GUILLAMÓN, MOTION GRAPHER AND ILLUSTRATOR AT GUILLAMÓN STUDIO

He has over 10 years of experience in advertising, illustration and motion graphics. Throughout his career, he has worked as a graphic designer leading creative teams and developing both offline and online campaigns, with projects in branding, packaging, web design, apps and illustration. He currently specializes in illustration and motion graphics, combining technique, creativity and a strong team-oriented approach. He believes in simplicity as the foundation of good creativity: “Anyone can complicate something simple, but making the complex simple… that is creativity.” His recognitions include: Laus Silver Award in Audiovisual, Motion and VFX (2023); Laus Silver Mention in Art Direction in Digital Media with Madrid Feminista (2020); Laus Silver Award in Packaging Line and/or Label with Gatuna (2018).

RAFAEL SAN EMETERIO, GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR AT FYERO STUDIO

He has worked in national and international agencies and collaborated as a freelancer for brands such as Twitter Spain, Vodafone, Seur, Telefónica, Correos, Cruz Roja and Banco Santander. His work has been featured on platforms and media such as The Die Line, Yorokobu, WeTransfer, Packaging of the World, Behance, How Design, Los Logos 8 (Gestalten) and DPI Magazine. He has participated as a speaker at festivals such as Behance Reviews Bilbao, Grafic-Ho Gijón and the Jornadas de Diseño Cumbres (EASDi Corella), and in 2024 he received the Premio del Certamen Tipos for the visual identity of Proyecto IN, in the category of graphic projects with social impact.

JORGE GALLUT, GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPECIALIZED IN MOTION GRAPHICS AND DIRECTOR OF GALLUT ESTUDIO

He began his professional career in 2006 and has since worked in marketing departments, advertising agencies and leading design studios, collaborating on projects awarded with Laus, Anuaria, Agripina and Clap prizes. In 2018, he founded Gallut Estudio, a studio exclusively focused on digital animation, motion graphics and audiovisual solutions for agencies, studios and brands. From there, he leads and coordinates the entire creative process of animated pieces, combining his passion for design and music with a technical and narrative vision that adds visual value to each project.

ROMUALDO FAURA, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

He currently runs his own design studio in Murcia (Spain), where he primarily develops projects in illustration, data visualization and icon design for studios and clients both in Spain and internationally, including The New York Times, Google, The Guardian, National Geographic, Marriott, Pfizer and Samsung, among others. He has been selected and awarded in various international design competitions.

ALEX PALAZZI, GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPECIALIZED IN 2D & 3D ANIMATION, MAPPING AND DIGITAL POST-PRODUCTION

After several years working in design and advertising studios and agencies in Barcelona, collaborating on animation, mapping and digital post-production projects, in 2015 he became a freelancer, developing projects for local and international brands such as Adobe, PayPal, Women's Health, PepsiCo, Movistar+, Nespresso and Rossignol, among others.

QUIQUE LÓPEZ, DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF PINO DESIGN

After working in several studios and agencies, he founded Pino in 2016, working with major brands such as Burger King UK, Burger King ROI, Wyndham Hotels, Cauchos Karey, Albert and Ferran Adrià, Equilibrium and actahotels. He has received a Laus Silver Award in the graphic design category (naming and book), and has also served as a jury member for these awards in 2014 and for the Valencia Crea competition in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

ADRIAN MARZAL, GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND ANIMATOR

He studied Graphic Design at the Escuela Superior de Diseño de la Región de Murcia and later completed a Master’s in Motion Graphics Design at IED Madrid. After his studies, he worked in 360º agencies and private companies, until in 2015 he co-founded Estudio Maba, where he worked on branding, packaging, design and strategy projects. He currently works as a motion graphics artist at Gallut Estudio, an animation studio specialized in motion graphics, animation, 3D and corporate videos.

ALICIA BLASCO, FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

During her studies, she completed an Erasmus at Middlesex University (London), where she focused on illustration and motion, combining her two main passions: graphic design and illustration. Her style, which blends geometric and organic forms, has been recognized by the British organization D&AD, which named her in 2021 as one of the “Ones to Watch” in the illustration and animation category. She currently works as a freelance illustrator, specializing in digital projects within the cultural and creative sectors.

MARIO SORRIBAS, BUSINESS STORYTELLING AND PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT AND TRAINER 

Founder and Head Storyteller at Storytelling&Co., specialised in the strategic use of corporate narratives as a communication tool. For more than 10 years, he has worked with companies, organisations, and institutions helping them build authentic and emotional stories that connect with their audiences. He is also part of the Red de Consultores Totales, where he promotes the creation of purpose-driven, human, and collaborative businesses capable of generating value and a sense of belonging.

ÓSCAR GUAYABERO, CURATOR AND PARADESIGNER 

He studied art and industrial design. He works across design, architecture, communication, cultural management and social activism, and writes specialised articles and books.

TOMOKO SAKAMOTO, CO-FOUNDER OF SPREAD 

Architect, editor and designer of architecture and design books at Actar. She has designed and coordinated several exhibitions at the RAS exhibition space/bookshop.