Marian Bantjes Recap

Marian Bantjes is a Canadian designer, illustrator and typographer who uses a more personal approach to graphic design that is led by her heart and her ego. Although Bantjes spent 20 years as a corporate designer behind a computer, she decided to split from that path and create her own. Bantjes resists the idea of going on “auto pilot” and demonstrates that design can be specific to one person. It is very clear that Bantjes is dedicated to her designs. The Valentines that she created for a list of over 100 were all unique to each person that received one. Not only does this project show Bantjes’ creative talent, but also reveals that her motive is enjoyment rather than making money. Bantjes is a designer that is constantly looking to create something new. She enjoys pattern making because it makes you think outside of the box, like trying to solve a puzzle. It is inspiring to see a designer like Bantjes because she promotes the idea that graphic design does not need to be simple to get the point across.