Geri Coady

Geri Coady is a Canadian freelance digital illustrator and designer based in the UK with twelve years of professional experience in advertising, design, and illustration.

She has a deep passion for Japanese culture, language, and education, which greatly influences her work. Geri has collaborated with various clients such as Google, A List Apart, Nokia Withings, Simply Accessible, Asana, and Courier Magazine.

Her expertise lies in editorial illustration, website illustration, Japanese-focused and Japanese-themed illustration, branding, print design, layout, and typography.

Geri is the author of 'Color Accessibility Workflows' published by A Book Apart and is a speaker on the topic at conferences globally. She also manages a blog titled 'Geri Draws Japan,' where she showcases her writing and illustrations about Japanese travel and culture.

Apart from her freelance work, she runs a small business producing art prints, pin badges, stationery, and other products related to Japanese culture, selling them at events in the UK.

Geri Coady pursued her education in Graphic Design and Print Production Technology by studying for a Diploma at the College of the North Atlantic.

Previously, she has held positions such as Illustrator and Owner at Geri Draws Japan, Art Director at The Idea Factory, Graphic Designer at Bluedrop Performance Learning, and Graphic Designer at NavSim Technology Inc.