Astrid Stavro

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November 2, Saturday 12:30 – Salt Galata

Astrid will share her experience of growing up in a printing press, surrounded by ink and paper, and how this led to an early fascination with letters and language. Just as writers transform abstract thoughts into words, designers use visual elements to craft meaning. Both disciplines turn complexity into clear, compelling narratives. Editing—often the most invisible skill—is also the most powerful. Her lifelong obsession with simplicity is reflected in her design approach: stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the essential. Through a series of projects, she will illustrate how the careful use of words and typography can create maximum impact with minimal means.

Biography

Astrid Stavro is an award-winning creative director and educator. Prior to running her London-based design practice, she was a partner at Pentagram and a co-founder of the design agency Atlas. Astrid is a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI), Trustee at St Bride Foundation and President of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).

www.astridstavro.design