Astrid Stavro
Designer · Creative Director
9 articles · Jul 2019 — Mar 2026
Quotes
“When Brian and Leland asked if I would be open to working together, it was a no-brainer.”
“Design is a language, with a vocabulary, grammar, syntax and rhetoric.”
Articles & interviews
- The Royal College of Art is offering two new courses focused on critical skills for a changing world
It's Nice That · Mar 30, 2026
The Royal College of Art has launched two new short courses—Design Without: A Neville Brody Masterclass and Introduction to Animation: Contexts and Process—aimed at equipping creatives with critical skills for a rapidly changing world. Led by renowned figures such as Neville Brody, Bunny Schendler, and Samantha Moore, the courses emphasize experimentation, innovation, and hands-on learning. The initiative reflects the RCA’s ongoing commitment to adapting education to new technologies and creative challenges.
Royal College of ArtIntroeducation - "All Flows 2025 Elevates Creative Scene in Milton Keynes"
Creative Boom · Jun 9, 2025
Creative Boom’s article covers the 2025 edition of All Flows Festival in Milton Keynes, highlighting its intimate yet high-calibre programme of talks and workshops. Featuring leading designers, artists and studios, the event celebrated experimentation, materiality and connection within the creative community. The piece underscores All Flows’ growing reputation as a boutique alternative to larger design festivals.
FutureDeluxeMother LondonMa-tt-erBritish LibraryWired UKevent|branding|culture - CoType Foundry Revamps Site, Expands Aeonik Typeface Globally
The Brand Identity · Mar 6, 2025 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews CoType Foundry’s Mark Bloom and Diana Ovezea about the foundry’s new website and the global expansion of its Aeonik type family. The redesign introduces a streamlined checkout system and expanded language support, while Aeonik now includes Condensed and Extended versions and scripts such as Arabic, Thai, Hebrew, and Hangul. The article explores the collaborative process behind the revamp and the foundry’s ambitions for global typography.
CoType Foundry180ºSouthHolographikdigital - "All Flows Festival Hits Milton Keynes with Top Creative Talents"
Creative Boom · Mar 4, 2025
Creative Boom announces the return of All Flows Festival 2025, a boutique creative industries event in Milton Keynes celebrating design, typography, illustration, and innovation. The lineup includes leading figures such as David Pearson, Astrid Stavro, Yuri Suzuki, Seetal Solanki, Liza Enebeis, Tiziana Alocci, and MURUGIAH. The festival emphasizes community, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary inspiration across talks, workshops, and exhibitions.
Ma-tt-erStudio Dunbar/DEPTAtlasVitraTateevent|culture - "Episode 142 The Spark: Joseph Parsons on Comedy, Design, and Balancing Passions"
Creative Boom · Dec 12, 2024
Episode 142 of The Spark podcast from Creative Boom features freelance graphic designer and comedian Joseph Parsons, discussing the parallels between design and stand-up comedy, freelancing challenges, and networking advice. The episode also highlights Nokia’s design archive opening, Dianne Griffiths’ award-winning painting, and Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air. Additional segments include a spotlight on admired designers and a book recommendation exploring East Germany’s history.
- "2025's Top 25 Graphic Designers, Peer-Voted"
Creative Boom · Dec 9, 2024
Creative Boom’s 'Hotlist 2025' highlights 25 of the most admired graphic designers worldwide, as voted by their peers. The article profiles leading figures such as Jessica Walsh, Felix Pfäffli, Emily Oberman, and others, showcasing their influence, studios, and creative philosophies. It serves as an inspirational roundup of current design talent shaping global visual culture.
- SUPERFANTASTIC reveal why quality over quantity always wins with their designs, clients and merch
The Brand Identity · Mar 24, 2023 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Mark Neil Balson and Daniel Josef Okorn, founders of the new studio SUPERFANTASTIC, about their philosophy of prioritising quality over quantity in their design practice. They discuss their backgrounds, inspirations, and approach to client relationships, as well as recent projects for Avenue Road and The Bentway. The duo also share insights into their self-initiated product line and plans for the studio’s future growth.
- Astrid Stavro on joining the COLLINS family and the exciting challenges her new role will bring
The Brand Identity · Nov 18, 2022 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Astrid Stavro about her new role as VP, Creative Director at COLLINS. She discusses her admiration for the studio’s philosophy, her collaborative approach to creative direction, and how her background in literature and philosophy shapes her design thinking. The conversation highlights her excitement for future challenges and her alignment with COLLINS’ mission to create transformative design.
- René Redzepi, Work In Progress: A Journal by Pentagram
BP&O · Jul 1, 2019
BP&O features Pentagram’s design for René Redzepi’s book 'A Work in Progress: A Journal', published by Phaidon. Led by Astrid Stavro with Jake Gilbert and Susanna Foppoli, the project translates Redzepi’s creative process and seasonality into a refined editorial design using the Arnhem typeface and tactile materials. The result is a minimal, intimate book that mirrors the chef’s philosophy of openness and craftsmanship.