The New Yorker

Design work for The New Yorker, collected from the studios behind it.

Design cases: 2
Studio: 1
Latest work added: Sep 2024

Brand Identity 2

Design cases by studio

Buck (2)

Design System and Anthem Film for the New Yorker Festival 2020
BUCK created a flexible design system and visual identity for the first-ever virtual New Yorker Festival. The work included an anthem film and a dynamic graphics package that captured the festival’s sophisticated yet artistic spirit through abstract minimalism and painterly textures.
Hand-drawn Illustration, Painting, Poster

Illustrated Branding System for the New Yorker Festival 2021
BUCK collaborated with The New Yorker to create a whimsical illustrated branding system for the 2021 New Yorker Festival. Inspired by the celebratory spirit of the Roaring 20s, the concept imagined buildings as people, blending New York architecture with human character. The system extended across print, web, motion, and in-person event materials, capturing a playful yet sophisticated tone.
Building, Dog, Hand-drawn Illustration, Magazine, Poster, Signage

Designers behind the work

Designers and creative leads credited on The New Yorker projects in press coverage.

Elizabeth Goodspeedat It's Nice That50

Jessica Walshat &Walsh22

Michael Bierutat Pentagram20

Matt Willeyat Pentagram16

Malika Favreat Handsome Frank12

Astrid Stavroat Pentagram11

Lotta Nieminenat Lotta Nieminen Studio11

Noemie Le Cozat Little Troop10

Eddie Oparaat Pentagram9

George Wuat Mother Design8

News & interviews

Palesa Monareng Turns 100 Self-Portraits Into a Book

Creative Boom · Jun 8, 2026

The article profiles London-born illustrator Palesa Monareng, who has created over 100 graphite self-portraits and is now turning them into a book. It explores her decade-long practice rooted in pencil-based portraiture and motion drawings, her meticulous rotoscoping process, and her reflections on digital identity. The piece also highlights her major clients and her upcoming literary debut with Janklow & Nesbit.

Nike The New York Timeseditorial

Ayla Angelos

Vanilla Chi on the death of the ego and making books that resist being read

Creative Boom · Jun 3, 2026

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.

Pearl Slug StudioThe New Yorker The New York Timeseditorial

Ayla Angelos

Malika Favre on the trap every illustrator falls into (and how to escape it)

Creative Boom · Apr 30, 2026 · Interview

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.

AirsideHandsome FrankWallpaper*The New Yorkereditorial

Malika Favre Tom May

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 Yorker The Guardianillustration

Tom May Noma Bar Malika Favre

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 Times The New Yorkerillustration

Ayla Angelos

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.

Hermès The New York Timesillustration

Ellis Tree