Evie Grace Announced as Young Designer of the Year

Comrie-based artist, Evie Grace Caldwell, was named Young Designer of the Year at the Scottish Design Awards 2023. The illustrator and graphic designer is best known for her creative approach to drinks packaging – she works with a range of clients including Guinness, Dornoch Distillery and Purist Gin – and her climate related art.

Evie, who studied Communication Design at Robert Gordon University, beat dozens of other entries for the 2023 edition of the annual show, with judges commenting that she was chosen for her “knack for conveying personality and humour in her work.”

Evie said, “I take inspiration from the stories I collect through my own life experience, travel and conversations as well as current affairs. When I’m not working on illustrating difficult topics, I am creating lighthearted, positive designs often themed around plants, food and drink, the realities of navigating this strange world and what’s on the news.”

Following university she lived and worked in Vancouver for two years, before returning to Scotland at the start of the pandemic. Confined to working from home, she made the decision to move into freelance working, and began building a portfolio of work which has continued to grow steadily.

“The first year was really hard but as my reputation grows, I’m finding people are now reaching out to me. The Award has been a real confidence boost pushing me to look at higher profile clients such as Guinness.” eviegraceillustration.com