Elena Aiello

Elena Aiello is an illustrator and character designer working in children's publishing and interactive media under the name Elenapugger.

For over eight years, Elena has been creating colorful illustrations, memorable characters, and engaging stories for publishers, educational companies, and brands around the world. Her work spans picture books, board books, educational content, mascots, and interactive AR experiences.

To date, she's illustrated more than 50 children's books published internationally, always aiming to combine warmth, emotion, and playful storytelling with expressive character design.