Anthony Burrill
Designer · Graphic Designer · Artist · Graphic Artist
In their own words
As soon as I saw the letters, I knew we had to use them to make a print.
We need to be reminded of the positive power of hope as the world goes through difficult times, and this print aims to capture that enduring spirit.
work hard and be nice to people
I think it’s all about trust.
When you’re too prescriptive with a brief, then the creative feels constrained and there’s not enough room for exploration or expression.
A testament to a printed, physical thing.
I love the approach of Two Girls Co, with their positive messages and bold, colourful designs.
Connection and ideas, those are the foundations of my work. They're reflected in this collaboration with Two Girls Co, and I think that's why it feels so natural.
I experimented with over-printing and embraced the chance aspect of the process. I didn’t know how the finished sleeve would look until I’d finished printing and experimenting. I printed on the reverse of the sleeve and pushed the overlaid type even further to create an abstracted version of the front cover design. It’s important to me that the process is part of the outcome and the physicality of the medium re-enforces the message of the work.
The horror genre has given us a memorable visual language.
Articles & interviews
- Creative Rituals Break the Idea Echo Chamber
Written by Danielle Pender for It’s Nice That’s 'In Depth: The Everyday Edition', this feature explores how creative rituals can help artists and designers break free from the repetitive cycles of visual culture. It argues that in an era of AI tools, social media homogenization, and creative burnout, personal routines can restore originality and intention in creative work.
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 15 Nicer Tuesdays Talks
The article recaps the top 15 Nicer Tuesdays talks of 2025, highlighting creative duos, multidisciplinary artists, and emotionally resonant presentations. It celebrates a year of events held in London, New York, and newly in Los Angeles, featuring designers, illustrators, and artists sharing insights into their practice and process.
- Anthony Burrill brings HOPE to Dublin with the National Print Museum
Anthony Burrill collaborated with Dublin’s National Print Museum to create 'HOPE', a limited-edition letterpress print launched during Irish Design Week 2025. The project celebrates optimism and the enduring craft of printmaking, using historic wooden type and the museum’s Wharfedale Stop Cylinder Press. The collaboration underscores the museum’s mission to keep print culture alive through creative partnerships.