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The latest work, ideas and events in the world of illustration and animation

 
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Welcome to the latest edition of TrendX – bringing together data and expert insight to explore the current and emerging trends in the world of illustration.
Apr 24
TrendX - our deep analysis of what's going on in the market
Exploring the paradoxical limits of orthodoxy in philosophy, Andrei Nicolescu visualises the idea for Heterodox Academy.
May 19
Heterodoxy
Alison Kerry works on four retro-inspired audiobook covers for Spotify’s editions of Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew series.
May 19
Nancy Drew
Participatory maps and stickers for the London School of Economics’ Sticker Park research project are created by Vicky Scott.
May 19
Sticker Park
Becca Thorne's linocut art illustrates 'I Love You, Little One', published by Z Books / Penguin USA.
May 19
I Love You, Little One
Colin Elgie works on the cover and a series of section-opening illustrations for Virginia Living magazine’s annual Best of Virginia issue.
May 18
Best Of Virginia
Juliet Percival's interactive map commissioned by Durham County Council’s Heritage Coast team is live!
May 18
Coastline
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates her second book in Ruby Jean Cottle’s Black River duology, commissioned by Simon & Schuster through Atria Books.
May 18
White Mountain
Butcher Billy creates his second cover for the series 'Les fleurs du Crime de Monsieur Baudelaire', published by Verso.
May 15
Le Murmure du Corbeau
Philipp Beck works for Science News, creating art that takes a scientific idea and tilts it into something more uncanny.
May 15
Balancing Act
Natalia Sanabria creates art for a new Star Wars Deluxe Paper Dolls book for Insight Editions.
May 15
Paper Galaxy
With bold colour and a mural-inspired approach, Superama’s cover and spread for Sarasota Magazine radiate vivacious energy.
May 13
Sarasota Meets Superama
Season of Victory's vibrant illustrated enamel pins and stickers stand out at Audible’s Story House activation, an audiobook lounge and bookless bookshop in NYC.
May 13
Audible's Activation
Claire Rollet’s elegant maps detailing Austin, Texas, and Arizona, are commissioned for Condé Nast publications.
May 13
Condé Nast Maps
Xinping Li creates artwork for HUAWEI AppGallery’s “Sleeping Poses” campaign, commissioned by Tang Xu Shanghai Yi Lu Zhui Xun Art & Design.
May 12
Sleep
Donough O'Malley works on a series of large-scale banners for Brilliant Brighton, installed across Brighton city centre as part of the organisation’s annual summer dressing project.
May 12
Brighton's Summer Streets
Isa Sonntag has created the latest title in Clara Freire’s Felicidade series for Capella Editorial, a children’s book centred on the idea of home as a place of safety and imagination.
May 11
Shelter
Ben Tallon's Creative Condition Podcast
May 6
Ep 295: I Am an Artist
Juliana Penkova creates two delightful double-page illustrations for AQUILA Children’s Magazine.
May 2
Two Stories Held in Paper
We head to America's west coast and chat with Tony Foti for our next Interview with an Illustrator.
Apr 29
Anthony J Foti's SCRAPBOOK
A striking psychedelic cover illustration is designed by Lively Scout for The Planner magazine.
Apr 24
Counter Culture
Débora Islas works with Companhia das Letras’ imprint Seguinte for 'Os Dois Tempos de Beto Garcia' by Lucca Guadagnini.
Apr 24
Two Eras
Weston Wei creates illustrations for the DK Science Stories Series - Project Penicillin by Isabel Thomas.
Apr 24
Miracle Mold
Wagner Loud creates an illustration for HBO Max and Adult Swim’s adult animation series Sociedade da Virtude.
Apr 24
Society of Virtue
Jonathan Alpert's latest non-fiction title, published by HarperCollins is adorned with a surreal cover by Diego Abreu.
Apr 23
Therapy Nation
Greg Straight has created a vibrant series of illustrations for Usborne’s latest children’s activity title, 'Word Puzzles for the Summer'.
Apr 23
Summer Word Puzzles
Yogi Fahmi Riandito creates the cover for 'Korean Monster Agency' by Bae Yeram.
Apr 23
Hauteville Cover Commission
Four IllustrationX artists have been recognised in American Illustration 45, one of the most respected awards in the industry.
Apr 23
American Illustration Recognition
Briana Kranz creates 175 illustrations for Quarto’s A Year of Garden-Inspired Living, tracing the quiet rhythm of home and garden through the four seasons.
Apr 22
Seasonal Index