Daniela Gilsdorf
Designer + Art Director
Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Dani now practices graphic design and art direction in Vancouver. She has broad expertise in branding, typography and the finer details of print production. Dani is passionate about paper and unique paper products–you can see this reflected in her printed work, including two of her specialties, book design and event communication materials.
I am, in no particular order: traveller, papernatic (lover of paper), craft beer connoisseur, artisan, entrepreneur, furniture nerd, friend, minimalist, attracted to everything beautiful, foodie, outdoorsy, German
I’m interested in: art, design, architecture, travelling, stationary, reading, outdoors, paper – paper – paper
Basic necessities for work: laptop, paper (with cutting mat, ruler, scalpel and double-sided tape), my hands and mind
Must-have items for Vancouver: hiking boots, camping gear, snowshoes, sunscreen and growler
Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn
Favourite brands: Muji
I collect: amazing and unique print objects, Danish furniture, keepsakes from travelling
Coffee or tea: coffee!!
Car or bike: bike (car to get out of town)
Always looking for: ways to push the boundaries on materials and finding likeminded paper enthusiasts
Favourite fonts: Grilli, Type, Fangirl
Interesting fact: I am German but can pronounce “th” properly in English
Work most proud of: having a label (Petit Fou) that sold my unique, handmade paper clutches