About

Paul Twa is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist based in Toronto. Born and raised in Edmonton, Paul graduated from the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Design program. He has worked on projects for such clients as the CBC, the City of Edmonton, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, and the University of Alberta. His work has been recognized by the Design Professionals of Canada, Applied Arts, and the Association of Registered Graphic Designers. He was named a two-time UltraBold Finalist, an awards program that celebrates Canadian designers 35 years of age or younger who are making an impact on the design community and beyond. 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.

Paul teaches illustration at the George Brown School of Design and has spoken at ICON: the Illustration Conference in the US and at RGD's Creative Directions. 

RGD UltraBold Awards Finalist (2022)