Brazilian-born British graphic designer and filmmaker
Marina Willer is a Brazilian-born
graphic designer and filmmaker based in the United Kingdom.[1]
Biography
Willer grew up in Brazil, and developed a passion for design, largely due to the influence of her artist parents. She went on to study graphic design at the
Royal College of Art in London. After gaining her MA, she was approached by brand agency
Wolff Olins. Despite being more interested in filmmaking at the time, she accepted their offer and worked with the agency for over a decade. The firm recognized her talent for design, and she gained the title of creative director.[2] Following her work with Wolff Olins, she joined the
Pentagram team as their first female partner. Her work continues to be grounded in experimentation and fluidity.[3] In addition to her work with Wolff Olins and Pentagram, She has been a
D&AD judge,[4] an external examiner at the Royal College of Art[5] and is a member of the
Alliance Graphique Internationale.[6] She was named one of Creative Review's Creative Leaders 2017[7] and was inducted into Design Week's Hall of Fame in 2018.[8] In 2021 Marina was made a Royal Designer for Industry[9] (RDI) by the Royal Society of Arts in London.[10]