
Breaking the Mold: Innovation in Marketing @ Ace Hotel
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Cristina Vanko is an author, freelance art director, and illustrator. Her books Adult-ish (2017) and Hand-Lettering for Everyone (2015) were published by Penguin Random House, and her professional advertising work includes national campaigns for Babybel Cheese, Butterball, and Kmart. In addition to advertising, Vanko’s freelance illustration clients include Allbirds, Nike, Instagram, and McDonald’s. Her work has been featured in NY Mag, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, The Atlantic, and The Chicago Tribune. She was nominated for "Tumblr of the Year" at The Shorty Awards and has received awards for her lettering in Communication Arts Advertising and Typography Annuals.
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