Jean Jullien
Illustrator
7 articles · Oct 2015 — Oct 2025
Quotes
“Osaka Kaiju's body is covered in drawings, lines, scars or tattoos – however you want to see it – creating a panorama of the many myths, gods and legends that tell of our relationship with the ocean.”
“I've always been fascinated by storytelling and how mythology manages to sum up big, complex notions and funnel them into characters. I wanted to use that language to address contemporary matters.”
“You have to know where you come from in order to know where you're going.”
Articles & interviews
- "Emmi Salonen's Book Tackles Preventing Creative Burnout"
It's Nice That · Oct 28, 2025
The article profiles Finnish designer Emmi Salonen and her new book, The Creative Wellbeing Handbook, published by BIS Publishers. Drawing from her own experience with burnout, Salonen introduces a model that reframes creativity as an ecosystem requiring balance between input and output. The book compiles insights from over 100 creatives worldwide and offers tools for sustaining creative wellbeing.
- "Top 20 Most Inspiring Illustrators of 2025"
Creative Boom · Jun 18, 2025
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 20 illustrators from around the world who are shaping the industry through distinctive styles and cultural storytelling. The article, written by Tom May, celebrates artists like Jean Jullien, Christoph Niemann, and Lauren Hom for their innovation and resilience amid challenges such as AI disruption. It showcases a global mix of talent using illustration to address social issues and celebrate diversity.
The New York TimesRCA Recordseditorial - Jean Jullien's Whale Sculpture Celebrates the Ocean in Japan
Creative Boom · May 22, 2025
French illustrator Jean Jullien has unveiled 'Osaka Kaiju', a monumental whale-like sculpture for the France Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka. The installation, created with AD Japan and Nanzuka, explores ocean mythology and environmental themes through hand-painted illustrations. The project also features music by Nicolas Jullien and collaborations with the Tara Ocean Foundation, AXA, and Cofrex.
NanzukaAD JapanTara Ocean FoundationAXAenvironmental - "2024's Top 15 Creative Talks from Nicer Tuesdays Revealed"
It's Nice That · Dec 17, 2024
It’s Nice That’s ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks’ highlights standout moments from its Nicer Tuesdays events in London and New York. The article features talks from creatives such as Jean Jullien, Harriet Richardson, Greg Bunbury, and Studio Yukiko, celebrating humor, community, and multidisciplinary creativity. The roundup invites readers to revisit inspiring talks that defined the creative year.
- "2024's Top 25 Moving Images: Animation and Film Highlights"
It's Nice That · Dec 17, 2024
It’s Nice That’s 2024 roundup highlights the year’s most captivating moving image projects across film and animation. From Channel 4’s bold Paralympics campaign to Co-op’s inventive receipt ad and Bad Bunny’s surreal concert visuals, the list celebrates both digital innovation and analogue charm. The feature underscores a resurgence of handcrafted techniques alongside experimental 3D and VR work.
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It's Nice That · Nov 14, 2024
The article profiles the global collaborative project 'Two Pages', a sketchbook initiative started by designer Konstantinos Trichas in 2012 and co-run with Dionysis Livanis. Over 12 years, the project has connected more than 1,000 creatives worldwide, each contributing two pages around open-ended themes. The piece explores its origins, process, and enduring appeal as a tactile, analogue antidote to digital creative work.
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The Brand Identity · Oct 2, 2015 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Algy Batten, co-founder of London-based design studio Fivefootsix, about the importance of collaboration and partnership in design. Batten discusses the studio’s culture, approach to trends, and its charitable project The Art of Ping Pong, which supports BBC Children in Need through exhibitions and artist collaborations. The conversation highlights Fivefootsix’s emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and community engagement.
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