Vicky Harrop, the renowned graphic designer, has died following a long battle with cancer.
Harrop was the Head of Design Europe for Cureative Studio in Sydney, managing its European division.
In a statement to Mediaweek Managing Director of Cureative Studio, Wayne Brown, paid an emotional tribute to the designer who passed away on April 16, 2025 from a rare form of cancer, Thymic Carcinoma.
Due to the rarity of the cancer and its aggression, Harrop underwent a range of treatments aimed at slowing down the spread of the tumours in the hope she could eventually undergo surgery to remove them.
Her funeral has been held in Marbella, Spain with close family and friends.
A well-known and well-loved figure in the creative and design world, Harrop worked for local and global brands and organisations, also running her own company, Studio of Creatives.
According to her LinkedIn, she had worked all over the world as a “creative team player, who’s energy and enthusiasm thrives on a challenge.”
Wayne Brown paid tribute to the talent of Harrop in a statement, describing the impact she had on him and all who knew her.
“Vicky was a life-long friend, we shared a very special connection from the moment we met back in 2012 working for Manning Gottlieb OMD. Working together never felt like work, it always felt like two friends playing together in the playground.
“No matter how late we were working together she always had time for a practical joke to keep the mood upbeat and positive. We worked at numerous agencies spreading our joy for design, and most recently together at Cureative Studio where she led our European division, helping us to deliver work overnight for our APAC clientele.
“Vicky always had a special place in my heart, her infectious laughter and tenacity for life was rare. She always encompassed a drive that I have not come across in many people and it’s something that she taught me to embrace in life.
“Vicky leaves a huge void at Cureative, but more importantly in the lives of every individual that knew her and that is something we will all need to adjust to in time.
“For now I send out my heartfelt condolences to all that knew Vicky, and we ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this stage.”