Harriet Yakub

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First generation Irish in a Ukrainian family, Harriet has always been influenced by the contrasting cultures surrounding her from birth. This has led her to her unique and stylised image-making. She always starts with strong line-work, often traditional, which is later placed into colour-rich digital formats, and if appropriate to the brief, she adds another layer of tactility by bringing in playful collage. Harriet studied illustration in NCAD and began working freelance before completing her degree. It’s Nice That named Harriet in their Next Generation continued. She has also received a Yellow Pencil from D&AD for her creative campaign and received multiple awards including recognition for her moving image work and use of illustration in design from IDI. Harriet thrives in an environment where she has a brief to react to both visually and conceptually. Outside drawing, Harriet enjoys specialty coffee, pretty crystals and Charlie Kaufman movies First generation Irish in a Ukrainian family, Harriet has always been influenced by the contrasting cultures surrounding her from birth. This has led her to... show full bio

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