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21 Famous Graphic Designers That Anyone in the Design Industry Needs to Know in 2023

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Sheila Levrant de Bretteville Sheila Levrant de Bretteville is an American graphic designer who has been a pioneer in feminist and socially conscious design. She founded the Women’s Graphic Center in California in 1973, which later became the Woman’s Building, a feminist art and education center.

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Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part two

Design Week

I took the plunge to become a fully independent illustrator in October 2019, after planning and saving up for my expenses a few months in advance. There were a few triggers really and a desire to find time to pursue particular personal projects and exhibition opportunities. Design Week: Tell us about working independently?