A bold typographic poster in pink, blue and yellow reads “LA LUNA THE MOON”. Six abstract geometric compositions of circles, triangles and blocks are arranged in a grid. Further text at the bottom lists the date “FRIDAY 29th of OCTOBER”, the time “9 PM”, a postcode and the price “£15”.

Graphic designer Cecilia Serafini uses typography with vibrant panache

Words: Lucy Bourton
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Date: 24 May 2017; Work
Graphic Design

In graphic designer Cecilia Serafini’s biography she says she completed an MA in Graphic Design at the London College of Communication in 2014 and “has been busy working ever since,” and she’s not wrong.

Cecilia’s work uses typography to elevate a publication or poster’s content. Whether it be a bold serif or thinner sans-serif used, the designer’s work touches upon various styles but maintains her own consistently vibrant panache.

Working mostly in editorial design Cecilia’s recent clients include, Rodnik Band for Urban Outfitters, childrenswear brand Elias & Grace and Serpentine Gallery which the designer created a booklet for during their exhibition Miracle Marathon in 2016. The posters included in her portfolio are mostly for music clients and she has shared the first in a series of posters she will be completing for Helen Nisbet, who is completing a curatorial fellowship at Cubitt Gallery.

More recently Cecilia has joined the design team at Boiler Room, a great fit for a designer like herself who regularly visualises musical content.

A yellow poster held by a black clip reads “Miracle Marathon” and “8 & 9 October 2016”. Below the text is a detailed circular illustration made of fine black lines and dots. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Miracle Marathon for Serpentine Gallery

An open book shows a page of abstract black marks on the left and a page of text on the right. The text is titled “The Unblinding” by Sophia Al-Maria. Two black binder clips hold the pages open. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Miracle Marathon for Serpentine Gallery

A graphic poster for a Boiler Room London event featuring the artist Homeshake. The name “Homeshake” is repeated in stacked rows of pink and green text, with various illustrations like a burger, a clock and a bowl of noodles replacing some of the letters. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Boiler Room

An orange and black poster for Boiler Room China reads “TRAX 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY”. A grainy, abstract black and white shape sits in the centre. The bottom lists a line-up including “BETTY”, “SIMO CELL”, “PUZZY STACK”, “BONNIE BANANE”, “NEUE GRAFIK” and “THRUOUTIN”. Date and time details are printed along the bottom edge. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Boiler Room

A black and white poster featuring a stylised, high-contrast illustration of a flower. Bold text at the top reads “Carmen ROLANDI”, “EL Asesino del ROMANCE” and “ANA Luz”. Further text lists the date “VIERNES 16 de Diciembre 21 hs” and the location “en una casa [san telmo]”. The name “maruja bustamante” appears in lowercase on the left. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Ana Luz poster

A grainy, high-contrast poster in blue, yellow and white on a black background. It features a palm tree and a crescent moon, with the text “Miss Kairo” and “THE MOON” mirrored below. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Kairo Poster

A purple graphic featuring a large, grainy gradient circle. Text at the top reads “HOUSES ARE REALLY BODIES”, while the bottom reads “the writing of Leonora Carrington”. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Leonora Poster for Cubitt Gallery

An illustration of four pale hands arranged in a circle against a pink and blue background. Dotted white lines connect the fingertips, with the words “Paula” and “Trauma” scattered across the centre. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: Paula Trama Poster

A graphic poster for a “Ground Control Touring” event at “SXSW Showcase 2017” on “Wednesday March 15”. It features abstract, colourful curved lines and dots on a cream background. The right side lists a line-up of performers for “Outside” and “Inside” stages, including “Downtown Boys” and “Snail Mail”. The event is held at “Sidewinder”, located at “715 Red River Street”. — Above
Cecilia Serafini: SXSW Poster

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About the Author

Lucy Bourton

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Lucy (she/her) was part of the It’s Nice That team from 2016–2025, first joining as a staff writer after graduating from Chelsea College of Art with a degree in Graphic Design Communication, eventually becoming a senior editor on our editorial team, and most recently at Insights, a research-driven department with It’s Nice That.

Graphic designer Cecilia Serafini uses typography with vibrant panache

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