Anna Mills
Designer, Illustrator
In their own words
When the style of the sound and the visuals align, something really magical happens.
I stay away from anything with too much of a ‘perfect’ finish, partly because that’s my preferred aesthetic, but mainly because I wouldn’t know how to make it.
Articles & interviews3
- Blanca Doba builds Bare Earth into an enchanting beauty world
The article profiles designer Blanca Doba’s self-initiated identity project for a fictional beauty brand called Bare Earth. Drawing inspiration from nature and ornate typography, Doba created a delicate, whimsical visual system that contrasts her usual bold style. The project showcases her evolving approach to branding and storytelling through type, tone, and texture.
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Illustration
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Illustration’ highlights the most memorable illustration stories of the year, celebrating artists who explored nostalgia, everyday life, and human connection. The feature spotlights illustrators like Angelica Frey, Helen Oxenbury, and Irasutoya, showing how traditional and personal illustration continues to thrive despite the rise of generative AI imagery.
- Anna Mills Creates Unique Lettering for Musicians
The article profiles London-based designer and illustrator Anna Mills, known for her bespoke hand-drawn lettering for musicians such as Wolf Alice, Biig Piig, and Orla Gartland. It explores her analogue-first process, preference for imperfection, and how her tactile approach aligns with the resurgence of handmade aesthetics in the music industry. Mills’ work blends traditional drawing with subtle digital refinement, resulting in expressive, characterful typographic identities for artists.