Robyn Kanner
Creative Director — Storyteller



Photo by Noémie Marguerite 

A creative director devoted to telling humanity’s most urgent stories.


My award-winning work is anchored in collaborating with people who share a commitment to creating meaningful experiences that inspire impactful change.

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Recent Projects




The Verge
Conversations with Filmmakers

I love sitting down with people and talking about their process. These conversations uncover the decisions directors make behind the camera.
An immigrant’s ambitions
I sat down with director Brady Corbet to discuss The Brutalist — a 3.5 hour saga on architecture and assimilation.
The Beast’s parallel narratives
Bertrand Bonello and I discuss why young directors need to be obsessed with the story they want to tell.
Sean Baker writes the ending first
Talked with the director of Anora about how sticking the landing of a film means thinking about it first.

Songs for the end of the world
Joshua Oppenheimer and I chat The End — a surprising musical with concerning themes.
Hirokazu Kore-eda is so back
The director of Monster and I dive into how to find the emotional climax of a story.


ACLU
Freedom To Be

In collaboration with Studio Mosaic, the ACLU’s Freedom To Be campaign shows trans people and their families from across the country finding joy and community, grounded in the basic principle that we all deserve the freedom to control our own families, bodies, and lives. I led the concept and creative direction.

Webby Award 2025 — Video & Film
People’s Voice Winner 2025 — Video & Film










Borrowed Spotlight
Supporting Holocaust Survivors

Created by photographer Bryce Thompson, Borrowed Spotlight is a photo exhibition and book dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors and sharing their stories. It was an honor to collaborate with Bryce on the design of the book and the gallery space.

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The Bench
Culture x Politics

The Bench is a new co-working space and social club for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and everyday citizens. I led the branding for them, helping shape the identity from the ground up.

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Applied Social Media Lab
Harvard University

Alongside Studio Mosaic, I led creative direction for the branding of the Applied Social Media Lab at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center.

Their goal is to bring together technologists and practitioners to reimagine, rebuild, and reboot social media to serve the public good and establish a long-lasting community of practice.













Mayday Health
Healthcare Access

The country was in a challenging moment after the fall of Roe v. Wade. Short on time, I worked with Mayday Health to help them launch in 48 hours.

Mayday Health’s mission is to share information on how to access safe abortion pills and gender-affirming care in any state, empowering people to make informed decisions about their own bodies.

NY Digital Awards Recipient








Democrats
A Better America

I worked with the DNC to lead the creative direction on their first brand refresh since President Obama took office over a decade ago. A revitalized Donkey brand enriches the Democrats’ visual prescence with excitment, vibrance, and a deeply human spirit.

The Democratic Party elects leaders who fight for equality, justice, and opportunity for all. The DNC works around the clock to build a strong Democratic Party capable of lifting Democrats all across the country to victory, from the state house, to the Senate, to the White House.

“This does a very difficult job very well.” – Brand New







Spotify
With Love,

I led the branding for Spotify’s International Women’s Day campaign, celebrating women creators, artists, activists, and nonprofits around the world by sharing their music and stories. It was a joy to partner with Invisible Hand and Spotify’s internal team on this project.






Biden-Harris ‘20
Presidential Campaign

After securing a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary, Biden for President approached me to lead a brand refresh, setting the stage for the general election. We embraced vibrant colors and luscious gradients to symbolize unity and harmony across America, a bold visual statement that garnered widespread praise.

This work involved onboarding a team of 25 in-house designers and numerous freelancers, transforming Joe Biden into a multidimensional candidate reflective of America’s evolving diversity. These efforts played a pivotal role in the campaign’s success, helping to win the battle for the soul of the nation.

“The Biden visual identity was a powerful antidote to the Trump brand.” – Fast Company