Paul Twa

Paul Twa Provisional RGD

Paul Twa is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist born and raised in Edmonton. Paul is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Design program and currently lives in Toronto where he has been working as an independent designer and illustrator. His work has been recognized nationally by the Graphic Designers of Canada, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, and Applied Arts. He was selected as a speaker to present at the ICON11 illustration conference in Kansas City. Paul's practice as a designer and illustrator is driven by a desire to create visually distinct, thoroughly studied, and intricately crafted work for clients while also maintaining a personal body of work that explores his individual voice and creativity. With a keen interest in history, Paul enjoys studying the visual culture of the past as a way to inform the work he is making today; blending the magic of maximalism with research and intention. His annual ‘Year in Review’ project documents the memorable events of each year through illustration and has been highlighted by the CBC, CTV, and DesignTAXI.

Toronto, ON

Member since September 14, 2018

Designer @ Paul Twa: Design + Illustration

Skills

• Branding
• Illustration
• Typography
• Brand Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Exhibit Design
• Marketing
• Print

• Work
• Contributions

mplus Brand Illustrations

mplus Brand Illustrations

mplus offers world-class marketing and advertising technology for brands. Their innovative tech stack delivers dimensional performance and ensures a brand's advertising reaches its desired audience. My work with mplus included developing a large library of illustrations and icons to visualize abstract concepts relevant to the ad-tech industry.

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5024 General Store Branding

5024 General Store Branding

5024 is a retail store, skate shop and cafe, focused on becoming a community hub for central Alberta Skateboarders. Wanting to preserve the heritage of the 100-year-old building, the brand took inspiration from that era of design. An Italian art deco logo is infused with the youthful, fashionable energy the new owners brought to the space.

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PiQ Potential Planner Illustrations

PiQ Potential Planner Illustrations

Work for PiQ Potential to develop several cover designs for their line of student planner products. With attention grabbing visuals, these planners have built-in planning tools, activities, and fun facts that help students structure their day and regain focus. The designs I developed have also been adjusted to work as classroom banners and posters.

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I know a lot about...

“How to craft a bespoke illustration system for a brand that creates unique storytelling opportunities for audiences. Illustration has the power to tell distinctive stories and by combining my design and illustration skills together, I can help you create something that fits the industry sector and is robust and flexible across many applications.”

Growtown Cannabis Branding

Growtown Cannabis Branding

Growtown is a cannabis brand built around the concept of mad scientists obsessed with creating something new. The visual identity collides the idea of rational scientific knowledge and structure with the intrigue of the unusual, inventive, and alien.

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I'm an RGD Member because...

“It helps me feel connected to a national community of creatives. My fellow designers remind me that I am contributing to something larger than my individual projects. We are all contributors to the design industry in Canada and responsible for making it a more sustainable career for creative talent.”

The best advice I've ever received is...

“Know your strengths and don't be afraid to lean into your specialty. The work you put out will likely be the type of work you receive future opportunities in.”