Willian Santiago

Willian Santiago (1991 – 4 May 2021) was a Brazilian illustrator, graphic designer, and professor, known internationally for his works full of vibrant colors and digital reproduction of brushstrokes and natural textures, having illustrated several books, in Brazil and abroad, in addition to magazines and advertising campaigns of famous brands.

In 2017, Santiago won the Prêmio Jabuti, in the digital children's category, for the illustrations of the first children's book by author Luis Fernando Veríssimo, called O Sétimo Gato, which was part of the Kidsbook Itaú Criança Collection.

Biography Born in Cornélio Procópio, Paraná, Santiago graduated from the State University of Londrina (UEL), and started working initially with branding focused on fashion. He had always loved drawing, but only with the advent of the internet was he able to establish himself as an illustrator.

In 2014, when he opened his own illustration studio, he started collaborating with big names like Itaú, Natura, Sesc, Nestlé, Farm, L'Occitane, Havaianas, among others. in addition to France, South Africa, Italy, the United States, South Korea, among others.

Success, however, never prevented him from continuing to be humble and generous when sharing his knowledge and valuable tips with other young illustrators, or referring without prejudice to his greatest influences.