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Martha Olivia is not just any illustrator; she’s a creative powerhouse known for her colorful, patterned artwork that brings places to life. When approached by British Airways to illustrate six key sights of India for their High Life magazine, she was thrilled. “British Airways is such an iconic name,” she said. “It’s inspiring to collaborate […]
There are drawings and then there are characters that have made history and remain etched in people’s collective memory. From Batman and Superman to Mikey Mouse and Peter Rabbit, pop culture and the entertainment industry abound with examples of iconic characters that have fascinated past generations and will undoubtedly continue to captivate the hearts and […]
Illustrations are now a staple in web design, bringing life, charm, and a personal touch to sites. They’re like the vibrant strokes on a canvas, turning bland into brilliant. Just as art inspires emotion, illustrations engage and captivate users. Gone are the days of monotonous web designs. Today’s illustrative approach not only adds color but […]
Humans have been creating tattoos for thousands of years. Mummified remains have been discovered with tattooed skin and ancient paintings from all over the world show warriors, rulers, and tribespeople sporting unique designs on their skin. Tattoos have been used to show heritage and culture, observe religious faiths, and demonstrate tribal allegiances to outsiders. Nowadays […]
Holiday seasons, such as Halloween, Christmas and New Year, are good chances to renew living and working environments, boost sales, and send love to the beloved. When it comes to design for holiday seasons, ideas, inspirations, color palettes and design resources are truly necessary. Take this Halloween to the whole new level with the below […]
Beto Val is an artist from Ecuador. He masters the art of the collage, carefully blending vintage illustrations to create extraordinary creatures and worlds. A look at the categories Val used to describe the themes of his artworks gives a good impression of the strange universe his creatures evolve in: Bizarre, Medieval Superheroes, Wild Artistocraty, […]
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Born in Moscow and still living and working in the Russian capital, Alexandr Krylov is an architect who transposed his profession into his art. Mixing his passions for technology, architecture, and science-fiction, he creates illustrations that represent new worlds with fantasy architecture. All of his drawings are made with traditional techniques, mostly using pencile and […]
If you think that the stereotype of Swiss people lacking a basic sense of humor is true, any contact with the Swiss Federal Administration will probably comfort you in your thoughts. Swisstopo, the Federal Office of Topography probably hosts some of the most boring people that live on this Earth. However, a few of them […]
By scale, the Indian farmer’s protest was, and still is, a historical event with no comparable social movement. Despite the impressive size of it, this nationwide protest received an underwhelming coverage, to say the least. Within the Punjabi diaspora, it was a different reaction, as plenty of oversea Indians felt sympathy for the movement. A […]
For some reason, craft beer and specialty coffee companies tend to get better and more creative branding than the average company. The identity designed for Hokum by Jamhot, a creative studio from Glasgow, is no exception. Hokum is getting ready to launch in 2021 as a direct-sale company working with a subscription model. It went […]
In a fruitful collaboration, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Spoke Art Gallery have made an important announcement for their second Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless exhibition. This time, the event will be live and will feature live-streamed events and limited-edition prints inspired by the iconic American architect. The posters, which you can see in […]
Cheng Peng is a creative designer who works for Heizi, a branding agency that belongs to Tencent. She recently created a series of posters that hope to help autistic children to feel more welcome in the city of Shenzen, where the designer is based. Peng’s work cleverly combines colorful flat surfaces with abstract geometry in […]
The popular audio brand JBL launched an amazing campaign for its noise-cancelling headphones in 2017. Created Cheil Hong Kong, the ads were communicating on the auditory benefits of being at peace by blocking out the chaos. Using several themes going from screaming relatives, to barking dogs and barking presidents, the ads fill all the space […]
An illustration can be defined as a mode of conveying information through graphical content or flyers or any mode of visual representation to deliver the content with utmost clarity. The word comes from the Latin word illustra’tio, illu’stro meaning enlighten and irradiate. A most common perception about illustration is that it defines the pictures that […]