RECKLINGHAUSEN, GERMANY

Sophie Donaj, known professionally as Smid, is a Germany-based freelance illustrator and designer whose work blends bold colors, textures, and a touch of nostalgia to reimagine everyday moments with humor and irony. Drawing inspiration from the overlooked details of daily life, she creates visuals that are both striking and full of discovery. Her passion for experimentation drives her to continually evolve and push creative boundaries, ensuring her practice remains ever-evolving.

CLIENTS
Cartesi, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Illumicrate, Jo Koy, Katie Sky Music, Literature Translation Institute of Korea, Penguin Books UK, Penguin Random House US, Road & Track, The Berggruen Institute/Noema Mag, The Royal Society of Arts, The Verge, Usbek & Rica