15+ CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC DESIGNERS & ILLUSTRATORS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Edited: May 12th 2025, 11:25 am ET | Originally Posted: Aug 2, 2023, 1:48āÆPM
Caribbean people are natural CREATIVES and itās no surprise there is no shortage of talent in the graphic design pool. Here are 12 incredibly talented designers you should know/follow/refer/hire for your next design project.
From logos to flyers, cover art, clothing, product packaging and murals - this group of talent has literally done it all! š„
1.REYNA NORIEGA (Heritage: Cuba, Bahamas)
Reyna Noriega is a 29 year old Afro-Caribbean Latina Visual Artist and Author. She was born, raised and is based in Miami, FL. In her creative work, she centers women of color and aims to fill the world with vibrant, joyful depictions of marginalized peoples. Her work has graced covers such as Science Magazine and The New Yorker and thousands of people collect and showcase her art in their homes around the world.
Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com
Social: @reynanoriega_
2. MIKE NICHOLAS (Heritage: St. Lucia)
Mike Nicholas is a resident of Brooklyn and a son of St. Lucia. He is an experienced designer with a long history of working in the retail fashion industry. He first owned a store to sell his designs called Brooklyn Sky which closed in 2014. His second brand Does It Even Matter showcases his range as a graphic designer whose style lends itself to Afro-positive imagery and messaging. In 2020, Mike opened Aunts et Uncles with his wife Nicole - a premier vegan lifestyle shop in the heart of Brooklyn where they also sell Mikeās designs.
Website: https://www.auntsetuncles.com
Social: @brooklynsky @auntsetuncles @doesitevenmatter
3. TANYA MARIE (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Tanya Marie is a Designer and Creative Director based in Trinidad and Tobago with over 15yrs experience designing the way Caribbean brands visualise who they are and what theyāre about. She has been the lead designer behind brands like Secret Bay, Fort Young Hotels in Dominica, the Blue Waters Hotel in Tobago, the Starlite Flagship store in Maraval, Trinidad, and the āPure Grenadaā rebranding in 2014.
In 2011 Tanya Marie created Designer Island . There she manages a diverse group of designers, writers, photographers and other artists throughout the Caribbean, reimagining and creating future Caribbean.
Website: https://studiotanyamarie.com
Soical: @studiotanyamarie
4. NICHOLAS HUGGINS (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Nicholas Huggins is an Artist and Creative Director from Trinidad & Tobago. He is the founder of Backyard Design Co., a full service, award winning creative agency.
He has worked with a range of global and regional clients including Google, McDonaldās, Republic Bank ltd., HADCO, Johnnie Walker, Kes the Band, Angostura, Nestle, Digicel, bMobile, NGC, The Maritime Financial Group, CGA, Caribbean Roasters, Sissons Paint, bpTT, Tru Valu and many more.
Website: http://www.nicholashuggins.com
Social: @nicholashugginscreative @backyarddesigncompany
5. NATASHA CUNNINGHAM (Heritage: Jamaica)
Natasha Cunningham is a Collage artist and Graphic Designer. She is based in Jamaica and over the last decade, has worked in branding, advertising and print design. You can follow her on YouTube where she explores and experiments with both Analog and Digital collage, among other creative fun stuff!
Website: https://natashashaneek.com
Social: @aboutnatlife
6. AYRID CHANDLER (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
AyrĆÆd Chandler is a branding designer, aspiring writer, part-time lecturer based in Trinidad. Her brand AYRĆD BY DESIGN offers graphic design services including branding identity, logos, stationery, signage, packaging, print design (invitations, flyers publications, programs ) and digital design (social media.)
Website: https://ayridbydesign.com
Social: @ayridbydesign
7. JESSE SOSA JR. (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Jesse Sosa Jr. is based in NYC and a son of Trinidad. He is a versatile designer, adept in developing creative concepts into full-scale print, digital and event campaigns. With a discerning eye for trends, and vast experience in brand identity, promotional packaging and marketing communications, he embraces art as a business.
Website: http://jsosajr.com
Social: @parathaprince @designwithjesse
8. KEEGAN SIMON (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Photo: Diana Kahrim Photography
Keegan Simon is an Entrepreneur, Artist and Owner of The 1ndividual Aesthetic. After gaining his artistic foundation at the Edna Manley College of Visual Arts in Jamaica, he returned home to Trinidad, to pursue a Masterās Degree in Creative Design. Today, he creates conceptual graphically-charged t-shirts and apparel that infuses Trinbagonian and Caribbean cultures with an international execution and flair selling in over 30 countries around the world.
Website: https://1ndividual.com
Social: @1ndividual
9. HACKEEM SYLVAN (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Hackeem Sylvan is a designer who creates art that mimics his own life. His work's integrity has sustained the brand By Lambo since 2014. He tells the stories of the unheard and displaced centering around art, culture, and moral code. Lambo immerses himself within his own community, Brooklyn, New York, and that community is the inspiration and sustenance of the brand continuously evolving today.
Website: https://bylambo.com
Social: @lambokeem
10. JASON BANFIELD (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Jason Banfield is the CEO, CCO at Banfield Advertising Ltd. based in Trinidad & Tobago.
Website: https://www.banfieldtt.net
Social: @banfield.advertising
11. KERON SINGH (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Keron Ramsawaksingh is a Visual Creator & Project Manager based in Trinidad & Toronto, Canada. He is the owner of MultimediaEFX Ltd & his creative abilities are logos, flyers, corporate branding, concept art, motion designs, business signage, etc. Originally on an engineering path, he made a complete U turn on his career when he decided to follow his hobby of designing. Now with over 15 years in the creative industry, he has worked both locally & internationally with names such as Coca Cola, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Santa Monica Studios, Sean Paul, & the list goes on.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/keronrsingh
Social: @keronrsingh
12. YELTSIN JOKHAN (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada)
Yeltsin Jokhan is a talented self-taught Graphic Designer based in Trinidad. With over a decade of experience, his journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to honing his craft. From humble beginnings to commanding a place among the industry's finest, he has become an inspiration to aspiring artists. His client roster includes artistes like Machel Mantano, Dexta Daps, Patrice Roberts, Burna Boy and Companies/Brands including Pizza Hut, Carib Beer, Stag Beer & Tribe.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/designlayne
Social: @designlayne
13. MELANIE ARCHER (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Melanie Archer is an award-winning book designer and partner/editor at Robert & Christopher Publishers. Melanie also writes on art, design, and culture and her articles have appeared in PRINT magazine, The Caribbean Review of Books, Caribbean Beat, Small Axe online, and ARC Magazine, among others.
She has been director of engagement at Unqueue (2020ā2024), a part-time lecturer at UWI St Augustine (2019ā2022), art director of the trinidad+tobago film festival (2010ā2015) and co-curator of its New Media programme of experimental works (2012-2015; 2021ā2023). Melanieās other curatorial experience includes the exhibitions āPublic Spacesā (2012, Port of Spain, based on the work of architect Colin Laird) and āPictures from Paradiseā (2014, Toronto, a survey of contemporary Caribbean photography).
Her awards include two 2024 Gold and two 2024 Silver ADDYs for Book Design (Manifestations of Faith and Masman), a 2023 Silver ADDY for Book Design (Growing Up Woodbrook), and a 2022 Gold ADDY for Book Design (Port of Spain: An Architectural Record).
Website: https://melaniearcher.com/
Social: @themelaniearcher
14. SHARI WINCHESTER (Heritage: Trinidad & Tobago)
Shari Winchester is a multifaceted creative dedicated to celebrating the vibrant culture and artistry of Trinidad and Tobago. With over a decade of experience in fashion, costume, and graphic design, she is the visionary behind SHOPSHARI, a bold and expressive brand known for its striking prints, rich colors, and unique statement pieces that have captivated audiences from the UK and New York to Jamaica and beyond. She is also the founder of Neonness.co, a sustainable graphic design studio committed to empowering brands through innovative, eco-conscious design solutions. Her work helps businesses stand out while staying aligned with environmentally responsible practices.
In the world of Carnival, she serves as a costume designer for THE LOST TRIBE, where her creative contributions have helped the band earn three Band of the Year titles.
Website: https://losttribecarnival.com/shari-winchester/
Social: @neonness.co
15. JUSTIN 'āJUS BUSā NATION (Heritage: Antigua)
Justin āJus Busā Nation is an Antiguan musician, singer, rapper, producer, graphic designer and photographer. He released his debut album āJ. Nationā in 2015. This list above represents the best and brightest in the business! Donāt forget to follow, share and recommend them for your next project.