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Derek Desierto

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Derek Desierto is a Canadian-Filipino designer and illustrator. [1]

Early life

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Desierto comes from a self-described "immigrant family" and characterized his upbringing as traditional.[2] He attended private schools as a child.[3]

Career

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When he was 21, Desierto started an eyewear line called Derek Cardigan.[1]

While scrolling on Instagram, author Eva Chen came across Desierto's illustrations and reached out to him to ask if he had ever illustrated a children's book.[4] Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes was released in November 2018, marking his first illustrator credit.[5] The duo's second book, A Is For Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, was released in February 2019.[1] Later that year, Desierto illustrated Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure.[6]

In 2021, Desierto authored his first book, Oddbird, which he also illustrated.[2]

Desierto's animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "How this Canadian illustrator became Eva Chen's collaborator and has Oprah video calling him". July 4, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Let's Talk Illustrators #184: Derek Desierto". Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. ^ "Derek Cardigan for Clearly Contacts | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  4. ^ Taylor, Elise (2018-04-23). "Eva Chen Is Writing a Children's Book". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ "In debut children's book, Instagram's Eva Chen mixes magical shoes and iconic women". NBC News. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  6. ^ Macon, Alexandra (2019-08-14). "Eva Chen Has a New Children's Book—And a Collection With Beloved Kids' Brand Janie and Jack". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  7. ^ "Derek Desierto".