Artist of the day, December 15, 2020: Shanti Sparrow, an Australian designer, illustrator and educator (#1172)

Shanti Sparrow is an award winning Australian designer, illustrator and educator living and creating in New York City.

Shanti Sparrow has been named one of 33 Women Doing Amazing Things in Graphic Design by Canva. Her engaging posters and brochures caught their eye, and she’s made the list along with design superstars Paula Sher, Debbie Millman, and Jessica Walsh. Sparrow has also been listed in 15 Inspiring Illustrators to Follow on Instagram by Creative Market, 60 of the Best Graphic Designers to Follow on Behance and 100 must follow Pinterest Accounts for Graphic Designers by Creative Boom.

Sparrow has a vibrant and bold approach to design. In a style described as loudly minimal, she creates visual identities filled with individuality and personality. Her expressive typography, grid experimentation and confident colour palettes create memorable and iconic designs.

Sparrow specialises as a conceptual designer and collaborates with many not-for-profit clients that create awareness and raise funds for important humanitarian, environmental and research based causes.

As an educator Sparrow is dedicated to shaping and supporting the next generation of designers. She champions inclusivity, knowing ones worth and diversity in her role as Northern Hemisphere Director at  Shillington School of Design.

As an illustrator Sparrow has a unique illustration style that involves scanned textures, vector patterns and digital collage. Her subjects mainly involve animals and nature. These enchanting characters all have names and background stories and are inspired by her travels. Sparrow has published 5 children books, numerous greeting card, games, calendars and most recently collaborated with American Tourister on a range of luggage.

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Ms. Shanti Sparrow,

New York Women’s Surf Film Festival
2017

New York Women’s Surf Film Festival
2017

Big Picture Gradshow
Identity, 2018

Big Picture Gradshow
Identity, 2018

Taste of the Upper West Side
2018

Taste of the Upper West Side
2018

3d typography

3d typography

3d typography

Breakfast Included
Brand Identity packaging

Breakfast Included
Brand Identity packaging

Breakfast Included
Brand Identity packaging

Fired Up
Cosmetic packaging

Fired Up

FEMINIST POSTER

FEMINIST POSTER

FEMINIST POSTEr

Shillington grad show

Shillington grad show

Sweetchops
Visual Identity

MIMIM Zine: Psychedelic

MIMIM Zine: Psychedelic

MIMIM Zine: Psychedelic

MIMIM Zine: Psychedelic

MIMIM Zine: Psychedelic

The Women in War
poster series

The Women in War
poster series

The Women in War
poster series

World Trade Centre Mall
Hong Kong

World Trade Centre Mall
Hong Kong

World Trade Centre Mall
Hong Kong

World Trade Centre Mall
Hong Kong

Harajuku Kira Kira Burger
Identity

AT Illustration