Astrid is a globally recognised creative director with over two decades of leadership in design. She works with a wide range of brands and institutions in the cultural and commercial sectors. Her approach is strongly rooted in concepts and meticulous craft to create meaningful and emotionally engaging work.

Prior to running Astrid Stavro Studio, she was a partner at Pentagram and a co-founder of the design agency Atlas.

Astrid's work has been widely published and recognised with over 200 international awards. She regularly judges international design competitions and delivers lectures worldwide. Astrid is a Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art, where she co-runs an editorial design course with Adrian Shaughnessy. She is the President of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) and a Trustee at St. Bride Foundation.