Jordi, Andy and Simon created imagery for BrewDog’s Krush Test Dummy, Pacific Parallax and Strange Bines beers respectively. These beers are in BrewDog’s Liquid Visions range. BrewDog has a long history of utilising leading-edge illustration on its packaging and, since the brand’s takeover by Tilray Brands, it has been continuing the tradition.
We are so chuffed for our Amy Grimes, who has won joint Silver in the Best Baby Book 0-2 category for ‘Pop Up Peekaboo! Seashore’ for DK books, in The Junior Design Awards 2026.
“Little ones will love lifting the big flaps to discover five delightful surprises, from a scuttling crab, and playful seal pup, to an octopus hiding in a rockpool”
“The bright, high contrast illustrations really bring the seashore to life, helping young children connect the world on the page with the world around them” Bonita Turner, editor of Junior
Published by Walker Books, Gaia’s debut picture book takes a story you think you know and turns it on its head, reimagining Asterion not as a monster to be slain, but as a bull-headed boy growing up in a family who love him.
The idea began with a small Etruscan clay cup Gaia remembers from childhood holidays spent among Italy's archaeological sites, showing the infant Minotaur held tenderly on his mother's lap. That single image remained with Gaia, and it’s the quiet, curious heart beating underneath this whole book. In this retelling of the classic myth, we meet the gentle half-boy, half-bull who loves his family. The book asks: what if we got the story wrong? We follow Asterion and his sister Ariadne through summer days in Crete, and eventually out into the wider world. But as Asterion grows, he must fight against the rumours trying to shape him into a monster. He must find his voice… and change fate on his own terms.
Gaia's light blue Asterion is inspired by Desi cattle, and set against a soft palette drawn from the frescoes of the Palace of Knossos. Read our interview with Gaia Alessi to find out how she designed him, and which spread is her favourite.
Making her debut as an author, Dotty’s new vampire adventure for young readers, Moth the Veggie Vampire, is published by Penguin in October. It's the first in a four book series.
Master Timothy Hawthorne, otherwise known as ‘Moth’, is super awkward, super anxious and a half-vampire. Worst of all, he’s a vegetarian! Joined by a zany cast that includes his best friend, Biscuit (a bat), bedbugs, a princess and Gary (a Venus flytrap) - life usually sucks. But thanks to a girl named Mina, he learns a lot about friendship and acceptance along the way. Funny, warm and guaranteed to raise a smile.
Character development is Dotty's great passion, and Moth's world is drawn with plenty of personality. Gothic in the spirit of Dracula but with a modern, emo twist, the book is bursting with illustrations throughout. Dotty’s venture into writing is one that we’re truly happy to witness, and we hope Moth and his friends capture the imagination of young readers as we can guarantee this book is just the start of a wonderfully spooky series of adventures. Read our interview with Dotty Sutton to find out what inspired her to create the characters and what’s her favourite scary movie!
Florencia Rigiroli, who is represented by Phosphor, has been working on a fully illustrated book inspired by classic fairy tales, reinterpreted through a contemporary and symbolic visual language.
Romper el Hechizo, which translates to Break the Spell, explores the heroine’s journey across different stories, weaving together themes of transformation, inner strength and emotional growth. Classic fairy tales such as Cinderella and The Little Mermaid are reimagined by Graciela Caprarulo and illustrated in Florencia's signature style.
Florencia worked with FERA Design on the books. The visual development involved a comprehensive creative process, from early concept sketches and character exploration to color palette definition and final compositions. Each scene was carefully designed to build a cohesive universe, blending narrative storytelling with rich, ornamental details and a strong botanical influence.
Florencia's illustrations aim to evoke a timeless, magical atmosphere while maintaining a personal and expressive approach. Texture, colour and composition play a key role in guiding the reader’s emotional experience, creating immersive environments that support the narrative.
The project includes cover design, full spreads and a visual identity for the book, developed with attention to both artistic quality and editorial functionality.
Phosphor's Darren Whittington recently completed a job for Tesco Ireland. Darren did over 80 illustrations for a series of posters depicting badges highlighting good causes supported by the supermarket, as well as Tesco staff.
Darren Whittington is the go-to guy for digital illustration. His previous experience as an Art Director means he understands the client’s needs and always works on-brief and on time.
“I’ve been an illustrator for God knows how long, and dabbled as an advertising Art Director before a planned escape," says Darren. "My illustration career has been quite varied over the years, all starting with drawing on my parents' wallpaper using lipstick and eyeliner, and then winning the Sugar Puffs colouring-in competition when I was 5. Nothing could quite compete with that, until I was commissioned to design prints for fashion designer Michiko Koshino in 1999, which led to illustrating for most of the leading magazines in the UK, and many different styled advertising campaigns for companies such as Coca-Cola, MSN, Vodafone, Orange, The Body Shop, and British Gas."
"The thing I love about being an illustrator," continues Darren, "is the variety of people I can work with, which always pushes my style in new directions, allowing me to explore areas that help me constantly evolve and potentially win the next Sugar Puffs colouring-in competition".
Carles Garcia O'Dowd designs and draws a monumental illustration for Burning Man 2026, inspired by art history, Black Rock City and the festival's unique culture.
Carles' intricate black and white illustration for this year's Burning Man festival, will be displayed at an impressive 13 by 25 feet.
Drawing inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights, the composition weaves together references to Black Rock City, kink culture, sensory play and the natural world, alongside nods to iconic works including Francisco de Goya's La Maja Desnuda. Much like Bosch's celebrated triptych, the piece rewards close inspection, with interconnected scenes and hidden details gradually revealing themselves.
Set against the creative backdrop of one of the world's most distinctive arts festivals, the work invites visitors to linger, explore and uncover something new with every viewing.
Season of Victory creates surface design illustrations for Harrods' own-brand stationery, homeware and gifting range.
For Harrods’ own-brand collection, Season of Victory developed a series of playful surface patterns under the concept Pop Rockets, which reimagines the iconic Harrods Bear as an astronaut exploring space.
First introduced in 1906, the Harrods Bear has a long history, making the commission a chance to contribute to a familiar part of the store’s visual identity.
The illustrations first appeared on a collection of children’s travel bags and an astronaut keychain, before being rolled out across a wider range of Harrods stationery, homeware and gifting products.
Season of Victory adds, "The amazing Harrods in-house team put extraordinary thought into their products – always really well designed and great quality. "
The Bright Agency's Kushiaania has partnered with breast cancer charity CoppaFeel to create a vibrant campaign raising awareness for breast cancer. Best known for exploring her British Punjabi heritage through vivid colour and natural world inspiration, she brings her signature style to the campaign.
CoppaFeel's research shows young South Asian people are less confident checking their chests, often because they don't know what to look for. Kushiaania's eye-catching illustrations aim to change that.
