Mohamed Danawi
Founder · Creative Director
In their own words
Realism without concept is suffering the most.
Cheap clients use AI, and it's tacky, problematic, unreliable and unpredictable.
Having too many variations of styles will confuse the viewers, and clients will not know what to expect.
Articles & interviews
- Six surprising illustration trends for 2026
Creative Boom’s 2025 year-end feature by Garrick Webster explores six emerging illustration trends for 2026, based on insights from artists and agents worldwide. The article highlights a renewed focus on handcrafted techniques, authentic storytelling, stylised realism, and experimental aesthetics that merge traditional craft with new technologies like AI and VR. Agencies such as CIA, IllustrationX, Illozoo, and Pocko share how illustrators are adapting to a changing creative landscape.
- Is illustration dead? Creatives weigh in on AI and the future of commercial art
The article explores whether illustration is 'dead' in the age of AI, featuring insights from illustrators and art directors who share both optimism and concern. While some creatives report declining budgets and fewer commissions, others highlight renewed appreciation for human-made, conceptual, and storytelling-driven work. The consensus is that illustration is evolving, not dying, as artists adapt to AI and shifting client expectations.
- "What Illustration Agencies Want in 2025: Top 8 Trends"
Creative Boom’s feature by Garrick Webster explores what illustration agencies are prioritizing for 2025. Insights from Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank, and Norte reveal a focus on consistency, diversity, handmade authenticity, real-world applications, and animation skills. The article highlights how agencies are adapting to AI, global markets, and shifting client expectations.