Freelance illustrator & designer
Hi, I’m Maja. ¶ I help publishers, brands and creative teams bring ideas to life – from the first sketch to final print or digital delivery. ¶ My approach is curious and creative, grounded in structure and collaboration.
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Design support when you need it
Need an extra designer for a while? Maybe things get busy during launches, campaigns or when your team’s simply at full speed.
I can step in as a freelance designer or consultant for as long as you need, bringing structure, creativity and a fresh outside perspective that helps projects move forward smoothly.
Hiring me short-term means less admin and quicker results – no recruitment rounds, just a straightforward collaboration that works.
Collaboration with agencies and creatives
Run a studio or work in design yourself? Sometimes projects overlap or a client needs something yesterday, and having someone to share the load with makes all the difference.
I collaborate with other designers and agencies, either under your brand as a white-label designer or in direct contact with clients – whatever suits your setup best.
Browse my portfolio
Here you’ll find a selection of projects, from book design and editorial illustration to visual concepts and digital design. Take a look around and see if my style feels right for you.
“No matter the project, you always want Maja on your team. She’s not only a brilliant graphic designer, but also a project manager and problem solver all in one. Whether it’s a webshop, a book, a stage production, or something else entirely, Maja Cronert is the right person.”
– Gustaf Moëll, Samizdat Publishing
Have a project in mind?
Need help with book design, illustration or graphic design? Let’s talk about your project – I’d love to hear from you.
Get to know me
I am Maja
Glad you found your way here! I’m a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Lund, Sweden. I work with visual communication in many forms – from book design and editorial illustration to visual identities and exhibitions. With a background in both healthcare and creative communication, people often describe my way of working as calm and structured, with curiosity and creativity always at the center.