About

So Quiet is a lifestyle and stationery brand as well as a growing community lovingly run by me, Daria Danilova, the illustrator, artist, and graphic designer behind it all. I manage every part of So Quiet with heart and intention, working from my small studio in Berlin, Germany.

PHILOSOPHY

I create my illustrations with the mission to encourage you to treasure quiet moments and the simple joys of life — those often-overlooked resources that restore the soul and nurture the imagination.

I believe everybody needs a quiet place, a space to slow down and pay attention to the feelings, which we are not hearing usually. From reading books to observing the night sky, enjoying a little solitude in an overfilled schedule is the core message of my illustrations.

“Silence is not empty. It’s full of answers”

It's so easy to get lost in the noisy world. I hold the view that making space for stillness can be the key to discovering something deeply meaningful to you — and perhaps even finding the answers you’ve been quietly searching for.

 
 
 

MEET THE ARTIST

Hello, friends! My name is Daria — I’m a self-taught illustrator, the creator and founder of So Quiet. I grew up in a small village near Moscow, Russia. After moving to a big city and graduating from university, my creative journey began with a job as a graphic designer at an independent advertising agency. Throughout the following years, I gained experience and slowly honed my drawing skills. In 2018, I became a full-time freelance illustrator — and I still am today. That same year, I came up with the idea for So Quiet and opened this shop.

In search of a place that felt like home, I moved to Poland in 2019, and then to Germany in 2024, where I’ve been building both my life and my creative business ever since.

 

This Is Why I Began

While walking through a park on the edge of the city, my husband and I stop by the water. Our dog sniffs the ground with curiosity. In the background, the sound of the city hums softly, but every now and then the wind carries it away. We stand in silence, just enjoying a moment where, on the surface, nothing special is happening — and yet, everything is.

Here, I’m not worrying about anything. I feel myself gently sinking into my own quiet. A sense of calm washes over me. I dissolve into the landscape again and again, never tired of seeing it — even after a thousand times. This is one of my favorite places. I love being here. Everything inside me fills with peace and a love for life.

And then I think, "Can’t I take this moment home with me?"

That’s where the idea for So Quiet began…

 
 
 

Here at So Quiet, I create calm, nostalgic illustrations inspired by everything that encourages solitude and brings value to the present moment. For me, that means slow living, time with animals, observing nature, the beauty of architecture and science, good books, and beautiful films.

To me, art is one of the most meaningful ways to explore the world — to visit places I haven’t yet been, to capture small moments, and to create a sense of comfort. I've long noticed that in today’s fast-moving world, solitude and boredom aren’t often encouraged. But often, boredom is where the most interesting and unexpected things begin. And solitude opens a path to reflection, to emotion, to self-understanding.

And where do we find that kind of solitude?

In a quiet, simple place.

A place where, just for a moment, everything feels calm — whether outside or within.

Every day at So Quiet, I try to inspire a love for silence and for the simple, warm moments that happen all around us. I hope to encourage you to bravely follow your imagination, your curiosity, and your dreams.

Love,
Daria