The New Yorker Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on The New Yorker projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on The New Yorker projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom profiles artist and independent publisher Vanilla Chi, exploring her philosophy of ego-death and her experimental approach to bookmaking. Through her studio Pearl Slug Studio, Chi creates publications that challenge conventional reading, drawing on Buddhist philosophy, folklore, and anthropology. The article highlights her projects 'Snakelike, Through These Grasses' and 'Eyes Close... the Words Open', which transform reading into performative and fragmentary experiences.
Creative Boom’s interview with French illustrator Malika Favre explores her philosophy on career growth, creative evolution, and the importance of personal relationships. She reflects on lessons from her time at Airside, her collaborations with Handsome Frank and The New Yorker, and her grandfather’s business wisdom. The piece highlights how personal work and human connections have shaped her success and creative freedom.
The article profiles illustrator Daniele Castellano, whose intricate and fantastical drawings explore themes of mythology, dreams, and memory. Drawing inspiration from artists like Edward Gorey and Luigi Serafini, Castellano’s work balances whimsy and eeriness, creating worlds that feel both timeless and emotionally resonant.
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 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 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.
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.
