About
Designer and partner at Pentagram's New York office, which he joined in 2010 after founding The Map Office. His practice combines design and technology across identities, publications, environments, interactive installations and digital interfaces.
SourceSelected articles & interviews
A Cup of Coffee with Pentagram's Eddie Opara
A conversation from the start of Opara's Pentagram partnership about influences and narrative in design.
Who am I and what do I do as a designer?
Opara discusses identity and interactive work for the SCAD Museum.
In their own words
We don’t have a formal framework that really allows us to say, ‘no, you can’t take that client,’ to someone else – but nine times out of ten, if an issue is raised by one of us, the person concerned will reconsider.
Articles & interviews9
- Top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted for by creatives
Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
- Affinity Rebrands with Bold Identity, Now Free to Use
Affinity, the professional creative software brand recently acquired by Canva, has unveiled a full rebrand and product relaunch. Led by Canva’s European creative director Tom Carey and executed with Design by Twist, the new identity balances connection to Canva with a distinct, creative personality. Featuring a bespoke serif logomark, custom typeface by Ohno, and a tactile color palette, the rebrand emphasizes approachability and artistic expression.