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Rodrigo Corral
Creative Director at Rodrigo Corral Studio/Farrar Straus & Giroux
Rodrigo Corral is a celebrated graphic designer and creative director based in New York City.12 He is the founder and head of Rodrigo Corral Studio, as well as the Creative Director for Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Creative Director at Large for New Directions Publishing.34
Corral is renowned for his iconic book cover designs, having created over 500 book covers throughout his career.3 He has worked with numerous bestselling authors and notable figures, including Jay-Z, Chuck Palahniuk, John Green, Junot Díaz, and many others.24
Born to Colombian immigrants in Long Island, New York, Corral attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City.45 His career breakthrough came in 1996 when he designed the cover for Chuck Palahniuk's "Fight Club".5
In addition to his work in publishing, Corral has expanded into other areas of design, including:
- Film and television projects, such as Amazon Prime's "Hunters" and "Free Meek"5
- Package and interior design for projects like Roof Garden and Hotel Woodstock Way5
- UI/UX designs for notable figures like Ray Dalio and John Berardi5
Corral has also authored his own New York Times bestselling book, "Sneakers," published in 2018.35 He teaches design at the School of Visual Arts and Cooper Union, sharing his expertise with aspiring designers.45
Throughout his career, Rodrigo Corral has received recognition for his work, including being featured in the 2018 New York Times list of best book covers.4