Martina Francone - Illustration & Design

Martina Francone is a freelance illustrator, and product designer, based in London. With an academic background including an MSc in UX Design from the University of Brighton, Martina specialises in narrative cover illustration and story-driven artwork for books, film, and music. Her portfolio includes significant collaborations with global organisations and brands such as the United Nations, Sony Pictures Italy, Emporio Armani, and Mondadori. Martina Francone’s illustrations often explore the emotional and personal meanings of spaces, characterised by a style that incorporates symbolism and surrealism. Her work has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the UK and Italy, including venues like Second Home Holland Park, Dog & Bone Gallery, and St.art Gallery. Her recent focus on the book cover design industry highlights her ability to translate complex narratives into compelling visual identities, as seen in projects like the novel Campus written by Hannes Rosenbusch. By blending architectural elements with emotional complexity, Martina Francone invites viewers to reconsider their experience of space, color, and form through her diverse creative outputs.