About me

Robin Mitchell Cranfield is an illustrator and graphic designer specializing in illustrated books. Inspired by educators like Iela Mari and Bruno Munari, she also teaches about print and design, currently at Emily Carr University. Robin is the co-creator of the Windy series. In 2023 she released her fifth book for children, Wings, Waves, and Webs: Patterns in Nature with Greystone. Robin’s work has been recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Kidscreen awards, and BolognaRagazzi. She holds a BDes from Emily Carr University and an MA in English, specializing in Print Culture, from Simon Fraser University.

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Projects

• Wings, Waves, and Webs: Patterns in NatureConcept book about patterns in nature for Greystone Kids.

Work history

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instructorEmily Carr University of Art and Design
Sep 2011Vancouver, CanadaPart Time

Skills

• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Illustration
• Book Design
• Art Direction
• Typesetting
• Teaching
• Writing
• Podcasting
• Graphic Design

Education

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Master of Arts English (specialization Print Culture)Simon Fraser University
Sep 2019 - Jun 2023Vancouver, Canada
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B(DES) (HONS) Graphic DesignEmily Carr University of Art and Design
Sep 1999 - Apr 2003Vancouver, Canada

Awards

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iKidsKidscreen
Digital Category: Preschool Best Learning App (Smartphone)
50 Books/50 coversAIGA

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