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About

The Colourful World of Laura

GroovyRoo is my colorful creative world! I'm Laura Portillo, a Venezuelan illustrator and graphic designer based in Vienna, with a Master’s degree in Graphic Design. I started my artistic journey in 2007 with a small animation project that sparked a lifelong love for storytelling through illustration. Inspired by Kawaii and Naive Art, my style is playful, emotional, and full of color. I launched GroovyRoo in 2015 at my first artist convention, and it’s grown into a space where I share joy through my work. From 2018 to 2025, I also worked as a teacher, which deepened my passion for working with children and inspired my newest project: Groovy Edu

EDUCATION

A strong academic foundation has shaped my approach to learning, problem-solving, and professional growth.

2004-2008

Mag in Graphic Design
University Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin

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2008

Diploma in Web Design

University Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin

2009

Diploma in Animation
& Digital Video
University Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin

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2011

Diploma in Webmaster

University Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin

2021-2022

UI & UX Design Bootcamp

Brainster

Experience

With a background in both graphic design and early childhood education, my experience reflects a passion for creativity, communication, and crafting meaningful experiences—whether through playful learning or purposeful design

2008

Graphic Design Intern
Procedatos S.A - 
Venezuela

2010-2012

UI & UX Designer

Softlatin C.A. - Venezuela

2013 - Present

Graphic Designer & Illustrator
GroovyRoo - Austria

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 2017

Graphic Design Intern
Lomography - Austria

2025 - Present

Creative Educator
GroovyEDU - 
Austria

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2014 -2017

Relocation to Austria

​Study of German Language

Austria

2018 - 2025

Kindergarten &
Elementary School
Diferent Locations - Austria

Languages

A glimpse into the languages I speak and work with — expanding both my creative and cultural horizons.

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Spanish

Mother tongue -

Native Speaker.

English

Near-Native Fluency

(Learned in Early Childhood)

German

Conversational and spoken. Built during 11 years in Austria.

Curious to see my work?

Check out my full portfolio online!

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