Collaborating with our friends at Shillington, the original graphic design boot camp, we've highlighted some of Shillington's recent graduates from its six campuses around the world.

From London and Manchester to New York, Sydney and Melbourne, the following creatives have either just stepped onto the career ladder or have changed course to do something more of what they love. Join us as we take a closer look at these women and their recent work for brands, both large and small.

As today is International Women's Day – an important date in the calendar that celebrates women's achievements and seeks to make the world an equal place – we thought we'd champion 25 female graphic designers and illustrators that are making waves in the industry.

We've, of course, highlighted some of Shillington's recent graduates from our six campuses around the world – from London and Manchester to New York, Sydney and Melbourne. But you'll also see recommendations from elsewhere, including those who are just starting on their creative path to others who've switched careers to do something they love. Here, we'll take a closer look at these women and explore their recent projects for brands and companies worldwide.

1. Juliette van Rhyn
Juliette van Rhyn has designed printed textiles for fashion and interiors for the last decade and today works as a freelance print and graphic designer in London. A graduate of Shillington's London campus, she is driven by a love of colour and strives for a sense of tactility, playfulness and atmosphere in her designs.

One of Shillington's Sydney teachers, Missy Dempsey is a multi-disciplinary creative focused on spreading joy and optimism. You'll certainly smile when you see Missy's cheerful work, which spans graphic design, illustration, animation and art direction. Here, we share Missy's work for Sydney's Mardi Gras Film Festival, an event that she's supported for over five years. This year's festival artwork invites you to have some fun and enjoy queer storytelling at its best.