victor escandell
Illustration
Barcelona, SpainBorn in Ibiza and graduated in Graphic Design by Massana School of Barcelona, began his professional career as illustrator in 1989 working for the animation production company D’Ocon Films Productions.
For more than 15 years, has collaborated with El Periódico de Catalunya, and he has also illustrated El Mundo, El País and La Vanguardia newspapers.
Since 1994 he has collaborated with the many advertising agencies, illustrating graphic and TV campaigns, both nationally and internationally (McCann Erickson, Delvico Bates, TBWA, Euro RSCG, Bassat / Ogylby, SCPF *, FMRG, Casadevall Pedreño, Morera Design, etc.) .
In the publishing world he has published numerous illustrated books, both for children and adults (Fischer, Promopress, Planeta deAgostini, Medical Trends, The Galera, Parramón, Thames & Hudson, Dwie Siostry, Teide, Contrapunto, Versos y trazos, Bang! , La Oveja Roja, PAU, etc.), and thanks to his varied stylistic registers, he also collaborates as illustrator for institutions and companies.
In 1998, he founded Alehop, a graphic design and illustration estudio.
He has been awarded several times for his work in prizes as: Junceda, Anuaria, Daniel Gil and ÑH05 of Journalistic Design.
In 2007 he was selected as Catalan-speaking author by the Institut Ramon Llull for the exhibition of illustrators at the Frankfurt Book Fair. In 2017 he has been selected as a Balearic author by the Institut Ramon Llull and the Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics, for the exhibition of illustrators at the Bologna Book Fair.
For more than 15 years, has collaborated with El Periódico de Catalunya, and he has also illustrated El Mundo, El País and La Vanguardia newspapers.
Since 1994 he has collaborated with the many advertising agencies, illustrating graphic and TV campaigns, both nationally and internationally (McCann Erickson, Delvico Bates, TBWA, Euro RSCG, Bassat / Ogylby, SCPF *, FMRG, Casadevall Pedreño, Morera Design, etc.) .
In the publishing world he has published numerous illustrated books, both for children and adults (Fischer, Promopress, Planeta deAgostini, Medical Trends, The Galera, Parramón, Thames & Hudson, Dwie Siostry, Teide, Contrapunto, Versos y trazos, Bang! , La Oveja Roja, PAU, etc.), and thanks to his varied stylistic registers, he also collaborates as illustrator for institutions and companies.
In 1998, he founded Alehop, a graphic design and illustration estudio.
He has been awarded several times for his work in prizes as: Junceda, Anuaria, Daniel Gil and ÑH05 of Journalistic Design.
In 2007 he was selected as Catalan-speaking author by the Institut Ramon Llull for the exhibition of illustrators at the Frankfurt Book Fair. In 2017 he has been selected as a Balearic author by the Institut Ramon Llull and the Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics, for the exhibition of illustrators at the Bologna Book Fair.
Work Experience
Alehop
Illustration, Art director
Graphic Design + Illustration + Multimedia Studio
1998
- 2014
Spain
Education
Languages
Spanish (Native),
Catalan (Native),
English (Beginner),
Skills
Photoshop,
Handmade Illustration ,
Ilustrator,
Indesign,
Awards
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2018. Best non-fiction book category (children and adults). “Enigmas”, Zahorí Books publishing house.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2017. Best adult fiction book category. “El Niño Nada”, Bang! editions.
• Selected as balearic author by the Institut Ramón Llull for the Catalan illustrators exhibition at Bologna Book Fair 2017.
• Enderrock Award, 2015. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Enderrock Award, 2014. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Enderrock Award, 2013. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Anuaria Awards 2013. Selected. Miscel·lánea section. “Espiritu de Aventura” app.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2013. Finalist. Adult illustrated book category. “Déjà vu” book, La Galera publishing house.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2011. Finalist. Adult illustrated book category. “Sinsonte” graphic novel.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2009. Finalist. Advertising category. Karcher TV spot.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2009. Finalist. Multimedia category. Promotional video for international fair IFEST.
• Anuaria Award, 2008. Diploma. Miscellaneous category. “Spain” Postcard Series, Escudo de Oro.
• Awards ÑH05 of journalistic design Spain / Portugal 2008. Interior pages and supplement cover.
• Daniel Gil Award, 2007. Diploma. Illustration category “*Normal y corriente”.
• Selected as catalan author by the Institut Ramón Llull for the Catalan illustrators exhibition at Frankfurt Book Fair 2007.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2006. Best Textbook category. “Guía de la Salud”, Semfyc publishing house.
• Anuaria Award, 2006. Diploma. Best book design “*Normal y corriente”.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2017. Best adult fiction book category. “El Niño Nada”, Bang! editions.
• Selected as balearic author by the Institut Ramón Llull for the Catalan illustrators exhibition at Bologna Book Fair 2017.
• Enderrock Award, 2015. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Enderrock Award, 2014. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Enderrock Award, 2013. Finalist Best Cover CD. Musical group “Projecte Mut”.
• Anuaria Awards 2013. Selected. Miscel·lánea section. “Espiritu de Aventura” app.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2013. Finalist. Adult illustrated book category. “Déjà vu” book, La Galera publishing house.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2011. Finalist. Adult illustrated book category. “Sinsonte” graphic novel.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2009. Finalist. Advertising category. Karcher TV spot.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2009. Finalist. Multimedia category. Promotional video for international fair IFEST.
• Anuaria Award, 2008. Diploma. Miscellaneous category. “Spain” Postcard Series, Escudo de Oro.
• Awards ÑH05 of journalistic design Spain / Portugal 2008. Interior pages and supplement cover.
• Daniel Gil Award, 2007. Diploma. Illustration category “*Normal y corriente”.
• Selected as catalan author by the Institut Ramón Llull for the Catalan illustrators exhibition at Frankfurt Book Fair 2007.
• Junceda Illustration Award, 2006. Best Textbook category. “Guía de la Salud”, Semfyc publishing house.
• Anuaria Award, 2006. Diploma. Best book design “*Normal y corriente”.
CV
Degree in Graphic Design from the Massana School of Barcelona, starting my career as an illustrator in 1989 working on animation series for D'Ocon Films Productions producer.
In the field of press, more than 15 years that I collaborate with national newspapers like El Periódico de Catalunya, El Mundo and El País ago.
Since 1994 I collaborated with advertising agencies and graphic illustrating television campaigns, national and international level.
In the publishing world, I have published books and picture books for both adult and young audiences.
Usually also collaborated as an illustrator with institutions and companies from various sectors.
In 1998 he founded Alehop studio located in Barcelona that offers graphic design and illustration.
Currently I am an illustrator and art director in Alehop
In the field of press, more than 15 years that I collaborate with national newspapers like El Periódico de Catalunya, El Mundo and El País ago.
Since 1994 I collaborated with advertising agencies and graphic illustrating television campaigns, national and international level.
In the publishing world, I have published books and picture books for both adult and young audiences.
Usually also collaborated as an illustrator with institutions and companies from various sectors.
In 1998 he founded Alehop studio located in Barcelona that offers graphic design and illustration.
Currently I am an illustrator and art director in Alehop
Personal web
http://www.victorescandell.com