Japaneasy

Evi O.

An ongoing Japanese cookbook series. The design and illustrations add a layered narrative visualising traditional to pop culture – a celebration to Japanese culture overall, rather than just culinary.

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    Evi O., Australia (2023)

    Evi O. is a designer, publisher and artist. In the design sphere, she leads Evi-O.Studio – a design office renowned for their highly-crafted, impactful design which strikes a balance between...

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    An ongoing Japanese cookbook series. The design and illustrations add a layered narrative visualising traditional to pop culture – a celebration to Japanese culture overall, rather than just culinary.

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    • Hardie Grant UK
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    Evi O., Australia (2023)

    Evi O. is a designer, publisher and artist. In the design sphere, she leads Evi-O.Studio – a design office renowned for their highly-crafted, impactful design which strikes a balance between beauty and function. Through Formist Editions, Evi O. publishes cultural titles of the highest standards. In the art world, Evi O. roams the abstract genre, fortifying the power of colours and utilising her practice as a way to understand the world and a channel for her constant curiosity. She has participated in various international industry associations, notably as one of Australian Book Designers' Associations's founding members. Evi-O.Studio is based in Marrickville, Sydney, servicing the world. Evi O. is addicted to creativity.

    Lectures

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    20 Years On

    (2023)

    • Semi Permanent, Australia

    Addicted to Creativity

    (2023)

    • The Design Conference, Australia

    Today, Tomorrow

    (2019)

    • Food and Words Festival, Australia

    Hungry Eyes

    (2018)

    • University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

    Cover Up!

    (2018)

    • Melbourne Art Book Fair, Australia

    Life of a Book Designer

    (2017)

    • Sydney Writer's Festival, Australia

    Illustrating The Book

    (2016)

    • Ubud Writer's Festival, Indonesia

    A Picture Tells a Thousand Words

    (2015)

    • Independent Publishing Conference,

    Look of the Book

    (2014)

    • Emerging Writer's Festival, Australia

    Agencies

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    Awards

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    • 2022

    AGDA: Distinction in Publication for Ramesh
    • 2021

    ABDA: Book of the Year & Best Cookbook for Comida Mexicana
    • 2019

    AGDA: Merit in Identity Campaign for When We Hit The Street
    • 2019

    AGDA: Merit in Design Crafts for Tokyo Stories
    • 2018

    AGDA: Distinction in Design Crafts for Lisbon
    • 2016

    ABDA: Best Illustrated Book < $50 for T2 The Book
    • 2014

    ABDA: Best Illustrated Book < $50 for Naples: A Way of Love
    • 2013

    APA: Young Designer of the Year
    • 2013

    APA: Book of the Year & Best Illustrated Book for Things I Love
    • 2007

    AGDA: Best Student Work

    Other Professional Activities

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    • Judge – Australian Book Design Award

      2024 – 2024

    • Judge – SBS Diversity in Food Media

      2022 – 2022

    • Judge – Australian Graphic Design Association

      2019 – 2019

    • Founding Member – Australian Book Designers' Association

      2014 – 2014