ABOUT

Designer with a background in fine arts and graphic design, and an adoration for brand storytelling and materiality. My focus is on how emerging tools like AI can support the creative process, while applying and maintaining traditional art and design foundations. I strive to bring the essence of fine arts to package, product, and brand. 



(203)-609-3887

Juliabbonanno@gmail.com

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EDUCATION









EXPERIENCE University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Art & Design | Stamps School of Art & Design

2022 – 2026



Freelance Designer - HH Global (Estée Lauder Companies Team)

January 2026 – Present

Design packaging, product concepts, and graphic visuals for MAC, Balmain Beauty, Tom Ford Beauty, La Mer, Too Faced.






TOOLS
 Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects)

Figma

3D image-generation tools (AI, Rhino) 

Procreate




SKILLS
Brand identity design

Packaging and product design (concept → production)

Technical Product Design & Specification

UX/UI design & user flows

Visual Prototyping 

Illustration (traditional & digital)

Art direction & visual storytelling

Motion & time-based media

Editorial & print design








Last Updated 24.10.31
JULIA BONANNO




CLIENT WORK - MAC CONCEPT


A conceptual GWP product and packaging exploration for MAC Cosmetics’ Glow Play collection, translating its soft, playful identity into a range of makeup pouches. Inspired by the collection’s airy textures, luminous finishes, and pastel color palette, I explored material, form, color, and detailing to create designs that feel fresh, tactile, and distinctly MAC.










STRUCTURAL DIRECTION
Bouncy, creamy, lightweight, colorful. Rounded corners, slouchy silhouettes, playful details.




 COLOR & MATERIAL EXPLORATION

                   

    warm ivory     plush, weightless   soft cotton terry

                   

    powder blue     cloud-like, dreamy  matte puffer nylon

                   

              bubblegum pink     bouncy, playful   crinkled metallic PU

                   

                  peach         warm, soft-touch   glossy puffer nylon

                   
     
               cocoa cloud      smooth, grounded     matte silicone

                   

                lilac           clean, velvety        vegan leather 

FINAL



EX: TECHNICAL SPECS



PERSONAL WORK - SYLVA













Painting to Product - Sylva is a conceptual brand identity inspired by an original painting. I transformed the artwork into a cohesive visual system, applying its colors, textures, and forms across packaging, products, and brand touchpoints to create a distinctive and immersive identity.






PERSONAL WORK - CANYON HAIR


A self-led product and packaging design project for ideated brand Canyon Hair, a hair care brand designed for a low-maintenance, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. The brand draws from natural environments, focusing on simplicity, durability, and ease of use.The project explores packaging through color, material, and form, with consideration for both aesthetics and sustainable production.


DRAWING COLORS FROM TEXTURES

    



         
      

PRODUCT & PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT 


    





CLIENT WORK - SUGARBROOK FARM

A brand identity created for a family-owned Vermont maple syrup farm, celebrating its heritage, craftsmanship, and connection to the land. Beginning with an original landscape painting, I developed a cohesive visual identity spanning logo design, packaging, merchandise, and retail applications. Hand-painted patterns and illustrated icons matched the family oriented, back-to-basics character of the farm.


ILLUSTRATION TO BRAND IDENTITY









COLOR AND PATTERN EXPLORATION (painting) 

  

PRODUCT DEVELELOPMENT - DRAWING FROM THE ENVIRONMENT







BRAND ACTIVATION CONCEPT - GROUNDSKEEPER COFFEE POP-UP





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