The New Yorker Design Cases
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Designers and creative leads credited on The New Yorker projects in press coverage.
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- The top 15 illustrators of 2026, as chosen by the community
Creative Boom · Apr 16, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 community poll highlights 15 illustrators shaping the global illustration scene, emphasizing originality and human touch in an AI-saturated era. The list spans established names like Noma Bar and Malika Favre to emerging talents such as Anna Micheloni and Genie Espinosa. The article celebrates craftsmanship, individuality, and the enduring commercial relevance of distinctive illustration.
The New YorkerThe Guardianillustration - Derek Abella got laid off on Valentine's Day
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2026
The article profiles Miami-born, New York-based illustrator Derek Abella, whose career took off after being laid off on Valentine's Day 2020. It explores how his Art Deco-inspired, emotionally resonant illustrations gained traction during the pandemic, leading to collaborations with major media outlets and brands. Abella reflects on resilience, creative growth, and his evolving artistic direction as he approaches a new decade in his career.
The New York TimesThe New Yorkerillustration - Step inside Linda Merad’s whimsical and poetic illustrated universe for Hermès
It's Nice That · Apr 9, 2026
The article profiles Paris-based illustrator Linda Merad and her recent collaborations with Hermès, including the 2026 'Venture Beyond' campaign. Known for her whimsical, anthropomorphic characters, Merad brought her lithographic style to life through illustrations and animations created with animator Quentin Klein. The project extended across Hermès’ Instagram and website, showcasing her poetic visual universe.
HermèsThe New York Timesillustration - Linda Merad dives into an upside-down ocean for Hermès
Creative Boom · Mar 11, 2026
Paris-based illustrator Linda Merad collaborated with Hermès on its 2025 'Venture Beyond' campaign, transforming the brand’s theme into a surreal underwater world. Using her lithographic style, she created illustrations and animations featuring whimsical sea creatures and Hermès products. The project expanded from an Instagram commission into a full digital campaign, developed with a small creative team.
HermèsThe New York Timesmotion - Elizabeth Goodspeed on how many designers it takes to make a studio
It's Nice That · Dec 4, 2025
Elizabeth Goodspeed explores the evolving definition of what constitutes a design studio in today’s creative industry. Through the experiences of designers Meredith Hattam and Lotta Nieminen, the article examines how solo practitioners navigate identity, naming, and perception when operating as studios. It highlights a shift toward transparency, flexibility, and collective models in independent design practice.
A Present Force(Studio) Lotta NieminenBvlgariMarimekkobranding - "8 Must-Know Chinese Illustrators Blending Tradition and Innovation"
Creative Boom · Oct 14, 2025
Creative Boom’s feature 'East Meets Everywhere' spotlights eight Chinese illustrators represented by Caper Illustration, a London–Shanghai agency bridging Eastern and Western visual cultures. The article highlights how these artists blend traditional Chinese art forms with modern digital techniques, working with major global brands. It celebrates the diversity, innovation, and global reach of contemporary Chinese illustration.
- Isabel Seliger Shines with New Ishiguro Book Illustrations
Creative Boom · Sep 18, 2025 · Interview
Creative Boom interviews Berlin-based illustrator Isabel Seliger about her dream commission for The Folio Society’s edition of Kazuo Ishiguro’s 'Klara and the Sun'. Seliger discusses her process, from reading the novel multiple times to creating atmospheric digital illustrations that capture the story’s poetic tone. The article also explores her broader editorial work for The New Yorker and The New York Times and her reflections on maintaining a personal style in the age of AI.
The Folio SocietyThe New Yorkereditorial - "Julian Adon Alexander on Turning Quantity into Art Quality"
It's Nice That · Aug 13, 2025
At June’s Nicer Tuesdays event in New York, illustrator Julian Adon Alexander discussed his creative journey and shared insights into his charcoal illustration practice. He highlighted collaborations with The New Yorker, NBA G League, and Nike, emphasizing how producing a large volume of work helps refine visual language and transform reality into art.
The New YorkerNBA G Leagueillustration - Hayley Wall: Mastering Complex Ideas Through Illustration
It's Nice That · Jul 29, 2025
The article profiles illustrator Hayley Wall, exploring their decade-long career creating work centered on queerness, disability, gender, and mental health. It highlights their editorial commissions for outlets like The New York Times, LA Times, and Sick Magazine, and delves into their process of translating emotion and identity into richly textured, symbolic illustrations. Written by Sudi Jama, the piece emphasizes Hayley’s belief in hope, community, and storytelling through visual art.
Sick MagazineLA Timeseditorial - Ard Su's Editorial Illustrations Blend Futuristic Styles with Human Depth
It's Nice That · Jul 24, 2025
The article profiles New York-based illustrator Ard Su, whose editorial work blends the cold precision of technology and medicine with human warmth and emotion. Known for commissions from major media outlets and brands like Apple and Adidas, Ard’s digital illustrations reinterpret the flat Alegria style through geometric experimentation and mature color palettes. The piece explores her conceptual approach, influences from literature and film, and her fascination with emotional distance in modern life.