Hi, I’m Wajeeha Abbasi, Toronto-based Brand Designer & Illustrator helping brands tell meaningful stories to make the world a better place.

Wajeeha pronounced wuh-JEE-ha

With 10+ years of experience across cultural, educational and health organizations, I work at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, creating brand identity, illustration, packaging, editorial and interactive design.

My work blends bold shapes and vibrant colour to create narrative-led illustration, exploring identity, feminism, culture and collective moments, often drawing from my Desi background.

I have collaborated with brands including NASA, Coca-Cola, British Council, YLabs, WOW Festival and UN Women. My work has been recognized with a Ladybird Books Publications award and UAL Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Award. I have exhibited at Art Toronto, StreetArt Toronto, NOW Gallery and London Design Festival.

Outside of design, I enjoy printmaking, music, travel, yoga, history and exploring visual culture, which all inform and connect back to my personal practice.

  • Currently working in a full-time role as Brand and Creative Consultant

  • Illustration work represented in Australasia by International Rescue.

  • For collaborations for other regions, connect HERE!

Education:

  • University of the Arts London, MA Illustration & Visual Media - 2015

  • Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, BA Communication Design - 2012

  • Association Of Illustrators (AOI) - Mentorship Program Recipient - 2025

  • BrainStation Toronto - UX Design Certificate Course - 2023

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