I am an illustrator and graphic designer based in Leipzig. With a Ph.D. in Linguistics and a B.A. in Communication Design, my work is grounded in both science and art.
An illustration is more than a rendition of the facts; it can uncover the stories behind the data, touch emotionally and turn information into deeper understanding. Visualizations help greatly in communicating abstract concepts. With my expertise and experience I offer you creative and individual solutions to illuminate your content and ideas.
My work includes (but is not limited to): posters, infographics, illustrated maps, advertisements, comics, icons, logos, record covers, book covers and book illustrations.
Say hi:
post@dianaschackow.de
+49 (0)179 501 2400

Education | |
2018 | B.A. in Communication Design, Muthesius University, Kiel |
2014 | Doctor's degree in Linguistics, University of Zürich |
2008 | M.A. in Linguistics, Tibetan Studies and Indian Studies, University of Leipzig |
Awards and Scholarships | |
2021 | Zettel und Stift, Artist in Residence (Görlitz, together with Franziska Ludwig) |
2021 | NEUSTART KULTUR, Stiftung Kulturwerk |
2020 | DENKZEIT-Stipendium, Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen |
2018 | Muthesiuspreis 2018, Nomination |
2015 | Worldwide Picture Book Illustration Competition, Winner |
Exhibitions | |
2019 | Völuspá (Antiquariat Diderot, Kiel) |
2018 | Nepal (MPI für Evolutionäre Anthropologie, Leipzig) |
2018 | Group exhibition: Muthesiuspreis 2018 (Kunsthalle Kiel) |
2018 | Group exhibition: Illustrationsklasse der Muthesius Kunsthochschule (Galerie Cube+, Kiel) |
2016 | The Red Brick Jungle (Café Tasso, Berlin) |
2016 | Group exhibition: In questo momento (Squadro Galleria d'Arte, Bologna) |
2015 | Group exhibition: Worldwide Picture Book Illustration Competition (travelling exhibition: Rotterdam, Worcester, Troisdorf, Shanghai) |
Clients and collaborations | |
Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig | |
Task Force Corona Leichte Sprache | |
Landesnetzwerk Migrantenorganisation Sachsen-Anhalt LAMSA e.V. | |
Arche Warder, Zentrum für alte Haus- und Nutztierrassen e.V. | |
Visuelle Übersetzerin Simone Fass | |
Frauenarztpraxis Barmbek | |
Shiatsu Tiger Wien | |
Restaurant Chulo | |
Orang-Utans in Not e.V. | |
Pure Fruit Magazin | |
Landesvertretung Schleswig-Holstein | |
Nepalmed e.V. | |
Theater Kiel | |
Max-Planck-Institut für Menschheitsgeschichte | |
Duo Macore | |
Klavierschule Constanze Schackow | |
Raumzutat, Kiel |