Shy Trutwein

After Hours Founding Partner Shy Trutwein’s career has come a long way since customising Myspace pages in high school. Winner of the 2020 AGDA Judges Choice for Emerging Designer award, Shy’s success is driven by immense passion for design, illustration and typography.

The lead designer at After Hours, Shy’s most prominent campaigns merge a minimal aesthetic with a sense of play, drawing inspiration from archival print media to create distinctive works that feel contemporary yet familiar. Shy’s portfolio comprises a host of Australia’s leading hospitality brands including Leigh Street Wine Room, Shwarmama and Reuben Hills.