12 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC DESIGNERS & ILLUSTRATORS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Caribbean people are natural CREATIVES and it’s no surprise there is no shortage of talent in the graphic design pool. Here are 12 incredibly talented designers you should know/follow/refer/hire for your next design project.
From logos to flyers, cover art, clothing, product packaging and murals - this group of talent has literally done it all! 🔥
1.REYNA NORIEGA (Heritage: Cuba, Bahamas)
Reyna Noriega is a 29 year old Afro-Caribbean Latina Visual Artist and Author. She was born, raised and is based in Miami, FL. In her creative work, she centers women of color and aims to fill the world with vibrant, joyful depictions of marginalized peoples. Her work has graced covers such as Science Magazine and The New Yorker and thousands of people collect and showcase her art in their homes around the world.
Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com
Social: @reynanoriega_
2. MIKE NICHOLAS (Heritage: St. Lucia)
Mike Nicholas is a resident of Brooklyn and a son of St. Lucia. He is an experienced designer with a long history of working in the retail fashion industry. He first owned a store to sell his designs called Brooklyn Sky which closed in 2014. His second brand Does It Even Matter showcases his range as a graphic designer whose style lends itself to Afro-positive imagery and messaging. In 2020, Mike opened Aunts et Uncles with his wife Nicole - a premier vegan lifestyle shop in the heart of Brooklyn where they also sell Mike’s designs.
Website: https://www.auntsetuncles.com
Social: @brooklynsky @auntsetuncles @doesitevenmatter
3. TANYA MARIE (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Tanya Marie is a Designer and Creative Director based in Trinidad and Tobago with over 15yrs experience designing the way Caribbean brands visualise who they are and what they’re about. She has been the lead designer behind brands like Secret Bay, Fort Young Hotels in Dominica, the Blue Waters Hotel in Tobago, the Starlite Flagship store in Maraval, Trinidad, and the ‘Pure Grenada’ rebranding in 2014.
In 2011 Tanya Marie created Designer Island . There she manages a diverse group of designers, writers, photographers and other artists throughout the Caribbean, reimagining and creating future Caribbean.
Website: https://studiotanyamarie.com
Soical: @studiotanyamarie
4. NICHOLAS HUGGINS (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Nicholas Huggins is an Artist and Creative Director from Trinidad & Tobago. He is the founder of Backyard Design Co., a full service, award winning creative agency.
He has worked with a range of global and regional clients including Google, McDonald’s, Republic Bank ltd., HADCO, Johnnie Walker, Kes the Band, Angostura, Nestle, Digicel, bMobile, NGC, The Maritime Financial Group, CGA, Caribbean Roasters, Sissons Paint, bpTT, Tru Valu and many more.
Website: http://www.nicholashuggins.com
Social: @nicholashugginscreative @backyarddesigncompany
5. NATASHA CUNNINGHAM (Heritage: Jamaica)
Natasha Cunningham is a Collage artist and Graphic Designer. She is based in Jamaica and over the last decade, has worked in branding, advertising and print design. You can follow her on YouTube where she explores and experiments with both Analog and Digital collage, among other creative fun stuff!
Website: https://natashashaneek.com
Social: @aboutnatlife
6. AYRID CHANDLER (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Ayrïd Chandler is a branding designer, aspiring writer, part-time lecturer based in Trinidad. Her brand AYRÏD BY DESIGN offers graphic design services including branding identity, logos, stationery, signage, packaging, print design (invitations, flyers publications, programs ) and digital design (social media.)
Website: https://ayridbydesign.com
Social: @ayridbydesign
7. JESSE SOSA JR. (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Jesse Sosa Jr. is based in NYC and a son of Trinidad. He is a versatile designer, adept in developing creative concepts into full-scale print, digital and event campaigns. With a discerning eye for trends, and vast experience in brand identity, promotional packaging and marketing communications, he embraces art as a business.
Website: http://jsosajr.com
Social: @parathaprince @designwithjesse
8. KEEGAN SIMON (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Photo: Diana Kahrim Photography
Keegan Simon is an Entrepreneur, Artist and Owner of The 1ndividual Aesthetic. After gaining his artistic foundation at the Edna Manley College of Visual Arts in Jamaica, he returned home to Trinidad, to pursue a Master’s Degree in Creative Design. Today, he creates conceptual graphically-charged t-shirts and apparel that infuses Trinbagonian and Caribbean cultures with an international execution and flair selling in over 30 countries around the world.
Website: https://1ndividual.com
Social: @1ndividual
9. HACKEEM SYLVAN (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Hackeem Sylvan is a designer who creates art that mimics his own life. His work's integrity has sustained the brand By Lambo since 2014. He tells the stories of the unheard and displaced centering around art, culture, and moral code. Lambo immerses himself within his own community, Brooklyn, New York, and that community is the inspiration and sustenance of the brand continuously evolving today.
Website: https://bylambo.com
Social: @lambokeem
10. JASON BANFIELD (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Jason Banfield is the CEO, CCO at Banfield Advertising Ltd. based in Trinidad & Tobago.
Website: https://www.banfieldtt.net
Social: @banfield.advertising
11. KERON SINGH (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Keron Ramsawaksingh is a Visual Creator & Project Manager based in Trinidad & Toronto, Canada. He is the owner of MultimediaEFX Ltd & his creative abilities are logos, flyers, corporate branding, concept art, motion designs, business signage, etc. Originally on an engineering path, he made a complete U turn on his career when he decided to follow his hobby of designing. Now with over 15 years in the creative industry, he has worked both locally & internationally with names such as Coca Cola, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Santa Monica Studios, Sean Paul, & the list goes on.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/keronrsingh
Social: @keronrsingh
12. YELTSIN JOKHAN (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada)
Yeltsin Jokhan is a talented self-taught Graphic Designer based in Trinidad. With over a decade of experience, his journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to honing his craft. From humble beginnings to commanding a place among the industry's finest, he has become an inspiration to aspiring artists. His client roster includes artistes like Machel Mantano, Dexta Daps, Patrice Roberts, Burna Boy and Companies/Brands including Pizza Hut, Carib Beer, Stag Beer & Tribe.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/designlayne
Social: @designlayne
This list above represents the best and brightest in the business. Don’t forget to follow, share and recommend them for your next project.