"I use art and design to breathe life into ideas that captivate and inspire."
- AVWU, Designer & Artist
Photo by Kevin Chaves/Steve St. Jean/Collective Arts (Drink Creatively campaign)
Av Wu Design (Avril Wu) is a multi-disciplinary Toronto Artist and Designer. She has gained recognition for her playful, colourful illustrations often seen on murals and billboards on the streets of Toronto, food/beverage packaging and merchandise. Av has adapted her illustrations to various industries and brands, from tech to beauty to sports.
Born in Malaysia and raised in Toronto, Av is most influenced by the breathtaking landscapes she’s encountered throughout her travels around the world. She takes inspiration from the subtleties in culture and narratives. With a vibrant, geometric aesthetic, Av mixes dream-like doodles, simple iconography and clean-cut shapes, creating imaginative worlds and characters. Her aim is to transport the viewer out of their current reality to experience a feeling of bliss for a moment in time.
I work with great brands and great people
SEPHORA
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
STARBUCKS
DELTA HOTELS
WATTPAD
TIM HORTONS
COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWERY
SMORGASBURG
TIFF
1PASSWORD
CITY OF TORONTO
ABSOLUT VODKA
WHAT I DO
MURALS/LIVE ART
Transform your space with bespoke murals and live art that captivate and inspire. Whether it's a corporate office, restaurant, or public venue, we bring creativity to life, turning walls into vibrant canvases that resonate with your vision and audience.
VISUAL BRANDING
Define your visual brand identity with our branding services. From logo design to brand guidelines, we create cohesive visual identities that communicate your values and resonate with your target audience, ensuring a memorable and distinctive presence in the market.
ILLUSTRATION
Tell your story visually with our bespoke illustration services. From digital to hand-drawn illustrations, we specialize in creating captivating visuals that convey narratives, concepts, and emotions, tailored to meet your specific needs across various mediums and platforms.
MERCHANDISE / PACKAGING DESIGN
Elevate your products with our innovative product design solutions. From concept ideation to prototyping, we blend creativity with functionality to create products that not only look stunning but also enhance user experience and drive business growth.