Astrid Stavro was born in Trieste, Italy, in 1972. She graduated with a First* in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, and with a Distinction* in Communication Art & Design from The Royal College of Art. After working free-lance for several years, and co-founding and directing the design studio Pavlova, she moved from London to Barcelona where she founded her own multi-disciplinary design studio. She is a multiple award-winner and her work has been published worldwide in numerous books and magazines. Astrid's studio works across various media: from books, book covers, identities, stationery, and posters to exhibition design, websites, and merchandising for museums. Grid-it! notepads was initially developed with Birgit Pfisterer as their final project for the MA in Communication Art & Design at The Royal College of Art. The notepads are currently being produced and distributed worldwide by Miquelrius. The Art of the Grid shelving units are currently being developed.