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@annakatehart

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@annakatehart The wonderful world of graphic design. As someone who has worked in branding for my entire career, this is just the tip of the iceberg of some of my faves. Do you have any favorite graphic designers I should know about?! Tag them below and let me know who I should feature next.

@gerardhuerta
@forner.studio
@lisbethantoine
@kristmarm
@lottanieminen
@veronicafuerte & Paula doesn’t have socials! See her work @pentagramdesign P.S. I do my best with name pronunciations, but I am sure I get some wrong. Just know I’m out here tryin’ my best!!! ❤️ #design #graphicdesign #branding #brand #packaging

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Length · 18 Sept 2026
1:15

Video #49226 · Graphic Yap

Creator lists favorite graphic designersfrom @annakatehart

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Overview

The creator presents a curated list of seven independent graphic designers she admires. For each designer, she introduces them by name, showcases multiple examples of their work through on-screen images and clips, and provides brief, enthusiastic commentary on their unique style and iconic contributions to branding, lettering, and packaging. She concludes by inviting her audience to suggest other designers for a future feature.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Announce curated list theme
  2. 2Introduce item with a core thesis
  3. 3Show rapid visual evidence
  4. 4Solicit audience recommendations

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Related videos

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

7 (more) Independent Creatives

Verbal hook · 45%

These are seven more independent creatives I'm currently obsessed with, graphic design edition.

Visual hook

A medium shot of the creator speaking directly to the camera in a well-lit office setting, holding a lavalier microphone. The background includes a bookshelf and a mood board, visually establishing her as a creative professional.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A direct statement announcing the video's purpose: to share a numbered list of 'obsessions' within a specific niche, immediately setting expectations for a curated showcase.

Payoff

The payoff is twofold: the viewer has discovered a set of high-quality, expert-vetted examples, and they are empowered to participate by sharing their own knowledge in the comments.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Expert Curation Showcase

A rapid-fire showcase of curated examples within a specific niche, where each item is introduced with a defining characteristic, followed by quick visual evidence to prove the claim, positioning the creator as a knowledgeable tastemaker.

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    The Thematic Frame

    The creator explicitly states the number of items, the theme of the list, and the specific sub-category, establishing the video's scope and their personal investment ('obsessed with').

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    The Curation Gauntlet

    A series of items are presented sequentially, each following a consistent micro-pattern of introduction, thesis, and proof. The sequence is designed to showcase variety and build the creator's credibility.

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    The Community Invitation

    The creator concludes by turning the role of curator over to the audience, asking for their suggestions and recommendations to foster engagement and community.

Themes

  • creative inspiration
  • design appreciation
  • professional expertise

Techniques

  • listicle format
  • expert commentary
  • visual showcase

Trends

  • creator recommendations
  • educational content

Post caption

The wonderful world of graphic design. As someone who has worked in branding for my entire career, this is just the tip of the iceberg of some of my faves. Do you have any favorite graphic designers I should know about?! Tag them below and let me know who I should feature next.

@gerardhuerta
@forner.studio
@lisbethantoine
@kristmarm
@lottanieminen
@veronicafuerte & Paula doesn’t have socials! See her work @pentagramdesign P.S. I do my best with name pronunciations, but I am sure I get some wrong. Just know I’m out here tryin’ my best!!! ❤️ #design #graphicdesign #branding #brand #packaging

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    7 (more) Independent Creatives

  • contextual · beginning

    Graphic Design Edition

  • informational · beginning

    Gerard Huerta

  • informational · beginning

    Kati Forner

  • informational · middle

    Lisbeth Antoine

  • informational · middle

    Kristmar Muldrow

  • informational · middle

    Lotta Nieminen

  • informational · middle

    Verònica Fuerte

  • informational · end

    Paula Scher

Transcript

These are seven more independent creatives I'm currently obsessed with, graphic design edition. Gerard Huerta. His hand lettering is insane. Go look at his Instagram. He's been posting his archives and it's nuts. He's designed basically every iconic logo you can think of from Tier to ACDC to HBO. How did one person do all of these things? Katie Forner. I've collaborated with her before rank she's so wonderful. Her designs are always modern, smart, and effortlessly cool. Her packaging designs are also on another level. Lizbeth Antoine, romantic. Everything she makes feels romantic. Her work for brands has the most special touches, and she also has a stationery company that I just know Wes Anderson would die for. Chris Mar Muldrow. The bespoke nature of her marks and the texture she chooses in paper and packaging are incredible. Lota Niemenen. Her work continually impresses me with its handmade textural and elevated feel. Just stunning. She also makes these super cute interactive children's books. Veronica Fuerte. She balances this bright and maximal feel with this clean and minimalist sense. And the way she chooses a color palette is just perfection. And of course, Paula Sheer. Everything she touches is just pure gold. She's an iconic designer, artist, and just one of my forever favorites. Any other cool graphic designers I should know about? Tag them below, and let me know who I should feature next.

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