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I love the vast range of possibilities a creative project presents. The process of finding your voice as a creative and experimentation is an exciting journey.
Course Advisor
Global
Dina Shirin
Dina is originally from Latvia and has been living in New York since 1991. She has worked in various content, creative production and marketing roles in industries ranging from publishing to education and photography. Prior to her role as a Course Advisor, she worked as a Marketing Lead at Shillington and is a Shillumni from 2014.
Outside of work, Dina enjoys going on adventures, exploring cities near and far, going to art shows and spending time in nature.
She is also an active member of a New York-based photography collective and has exhibited with the group throughout the years, and dedicates her free time to self-initiated fine art photo projects.
What do you love about design?
I love how design is an integral part of our everyday lives, functional and transformational. Design has the power to inspire and impact how something is perceived. Design offers endless possibilities and I enjoy seeing multiple creative explorations and solutions to a brief.
Why do you enjoy working in design education?
The best part of working at a design school is witnessing how the course can transform the students life, giving them an opportunity to start over again in their career. I am forever inspired by the students, seeing their growth and boundless creativity as a designer. Shillington is a supportive and nurturing environment for students to learn, connect with peers and teachers, becoming immersed in a new creative community.
What keeps you busy outside of Shillington?
Outside of Shillington, I enjoy exploring all the wonderful things New York City has to offer—discovering new places to eat, performances and art shows. There’s always an abundance to see and do in this city. I also like getting out of town for some hiking, biking and getaways to the mountains.
What or who are you loving right now?
I absolutely loved the Netflix docuseries High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. I learned so much about the foundation of American cooking from the chef and writer Stephen Satterfield as he takes viewers to Benin, Africa and to the Southern states in the US. Satterfield also hosts a great podcast about food called Point of Origin and is the founder of the food magazine Whetstone.
If you were a typeface, what would you be?
I adore the Italian fonts from the art deco period ranging from signage to packaging and advertising posters you’d see from the 1930’s. I’d choose Mostra Nuova because it’s timeless and elegant.
What’s your favourite blog?
So many! I enjoy The Great Discontent, Feature Shoot, AnOther, Aperture, and It’s Nice That.
I love the vast range of possibilities a creative project presents. The process of finding your voice as a creative and experimentation is an exciting journey.
Course Advisor
Global
Dina Shirin
Dina is originally from Latvia and has been living in New York since 1991. She has worked in various content, creative production and marketing roles in industries ranging from publishing to education and photography. Prior to her role as a Course Advisor, she worked as a Marketing Lead at Shillington and is a Shillumni from 2014.
Outside of work, Dina enjoys going on adventures, exploring cities near and far, going to art shows and spending time in nature.
She is also an active member of a New York-based photography collective and has exhibited with the group throughout the years, and dedicates her free time to self-initiated fine art photo projects.
What do you love about design?
I love how design is an integral part of our everyday lives, functional and transformational. Design has the power to inspire and impact how something is perceived. Design offers endless possibilities and I enjoy seeing multiple creative explorations and solutions to a brief.
Why do you enjoy working in design education?
The best part of working at a design school is witnessing how the course can transform the students life, giving them an opportunity to start over again in their career. I am forever inspired by the students, seeing their growth and boundless creativity as a designer. Shillington is a supportive and nurturing environment for students to learn, connect with peers and teachers, becoming immersed in a new creative community.
What keeps you busy outside of Shillington?
Outside of Shillington, I enjoy exploring all the wonderful things New York City has to offer—discovering new places to eat, performances and art shows. There’s always an abundance to see and do in this city. I also like getting out of town for some hiking, biking and getaways to the mountains.
What or who are you loving right now?
I absolutely loved the Netflix docuseries High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. I learned so much about the foundation of American cooking from the chef and writer Stephen Satterfield as he takes viewers to Benin, Africa and to the Southern states in the US. Satterfield also hosts a great podcast about food called Point of Origin and is the founder of the food magazine Whetstone.
If you were a typeface, what would you be?
I adore the Italian fonts from the art deco period ranging from signage to packaging and advertising posters you’d see from the 1930’s. I’d choose Mostra Nuova because it’s timeless and elegant.
What’s your favourite blog?
So many! I enjoy The Great Discontent, Feature Shoot, AnOther, Aperture, and It’s Nice That.
Andrew Shillington
Founder, Global
Anthony Wood
CEO, Global
Clare Terry
Director, Australia
Natalia Zuluaga
Director of Operations, Global
John Palowski
Head of Course Content, Global
Chris Norman
Head, Online
Cathy Sison
Head, New York
Jack Trotman
Head, United Kingdom
Sara Mazzoni
Head of Marketing & Communications, Global
Laura Carrick
Marketing & Communications Specialist, Global
Clay Allison
Head of Experience, Global
Nick Smith
Course Content Creator, Global
Shrenik Ganatra
Course Content Creator & Teacher, New York
Nicki Vleisides
Lead Course Advisor, Global
Dina Shirin
Course Advisor, Global
Oli Stevenson
Marketing & Copywriting Lead, Global
Tia Ajala
Marketing & Communications Assistant, Global
Alex Daley
Experience Lead, Northern Hemisphere
Andy Dion
Experience Assistant, New York
Kim Melvin
Lead Teacher, New York
Tessa Canon
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Justin Carey
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Laura Moore
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Anna Meyer
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Sam Jacobs
Graphic Design Teacher, New York
Meg Bathard
Experience Assistant, London
Kym Rohman
Lead Teacher, London
George Simkin
Lead Teacher, London
Dan Wilson
Teacher & Special Projects, London
Mags Straatman
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Céline Bouichou
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Tina Victoria Afshar
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Rich Tucker
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Alessia Mazzarella
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Marco Invernizzi
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Claudia Rivera
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Ben Anthony
Graphic Design Teacher, London
Ella Shillington
Experience Lead, Southern Hemisphere
Jaimee-Lee Field
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Michelle Smalley
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Olivia Chen
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Micke Lindebergh
Graphic Design Teacher, Sydney/Warrang
Nathan Millard
Graphic Design Teacher, Melbourne/Naarm
Thiago Eichner
Lead Teacher, Online
Annette Dennis
Lead Teacher, Online
Elena Passeggi
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Dave Bird
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Amy Prus
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Hilary Archer
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Femi Coppi
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Emily Comfort
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Dahlia Ishak
Lead Teacher, Online
Sarah Napier
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Andrea Osojnik
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Lucy Kirkwood
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Spencer Harrison
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Nick Bailey
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Adam Busby
Graphic Design Teacher, Online
Mitch Reyes
Graphic Design Teacher, Online