Katherine Shapiro

Katherine Shapiro

IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
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Katherine Shapiro

Katherine Shapiro

IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I'm a half Japanese illustrator currently based in London. My work ranges from editorial illustration to branding/logo design and printmaking, as well as maintaining my own artistic practice and personal projects. My work has been published woldwide and I have exhibited and led workshops in Spain, Italy and India and the UK. Clients include The Mayor of London, Chinatown London, Nordoff Robbins, and The Believer Magazine My work here: http://www.katherineshapiro.com
Projects
  • Two Orchards- Apple Rain can design
    Two Orchards- Apple Rain can designIllustration for the can of Two Orchards' debut cider, Apple Rain. Apple Rain is made from a blend of Southeast eating & cooking apples, handpicked from old trees in unsprayed, low intervention orchards in West Sussex
  • Ariel Riotinto - Art direction and illustration
    Ariel Riotinto - Art direction and illustrationI was commissioned to create the visual direction for the release of Ariel Riotinto's debut album, Buscando un lugar. To match his earthy, folky, sound, I decided on a set of detailed watercolour paintings that evoke the honesty and simplicity of the music. I created a portrait of Ariel to be used across Spofity, Instagram, and other platforms, and an illustration for each single and the album itself which is set to be released in early 2022. * As not all of the music has been released, I am un
  • Chinatown London- #ourchinatown
    Chinatown London- #ourchinatownI worked on the visual identity for Chinatown London's "Our Chinatown" campaign that ran during ESEA heritage month in Septemper 2021. I designed an ident capturing the vibrance of Chinatown and the way it brings people together over our favourite foods. The final ident consists of different icons, which can also be used separately, evoking connection and conversation over a shared meal. I also designed a set of window stickers to be displayed in the windows of 17 different establishments in Ch
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Projects credited in
  • GameChangers
    GameChangersThis project is currently work in progress – GameChangers, initiated by Big Ideas and Mayor of London, invites young people from London boroughs to find their local GameChanger or inspirational person. Project includes A4 teachers guide, A5 Time to Talk student cards, posters, worksheets and digital assets. More images coming soon.
Work history
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    IllustratorVarious
    London, United KingdomFreelance
Skills
  • Editorial
  • Communications
  • Digital Social Media Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Illustration
Education
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    BA(Hons) HistoryUniversity College London (UCL)
     - London, United Kingdom