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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
The cover for Meg Cabot’s latest novel features the warm, expressive artwork of Alissandra Seelaus.
Jun 18
The Magic We Made
Drew Bardana brings a playful visual identity to Dillon's ready-to-drink cocktail tins.
Jun 18
Dillon's Cocktail Range
Andrei Nicolescu creates the cover portraits for Elvin James Mensah’s White Spaces, published by Scribner UK.
Jun 18
White Spaces
Megan McKean develops a set of GIF stickers for Turkish Airlines, translating onboard details into a flexible digital icon system.
Jun 18
Turkish Airlines' Sticker Suite
Ing Lee illustrates the cover for Ito Ogawa’s novel which reflects on ink, inheritance and memory.
Jun 17
Tsubaki Stationery Store
Roma Gavrilǎ's cover illustration for Sherry Thomas’ historical romance explores love, reputation and hidden desire.
Jun 16
The Luckiest Lady in London
A commemorative notebook illustrated by Zansky for the German Consulate in São Paulo explores the connections between two places.
Jun 16
A Shared Cultural Story
Diego Abreu creates a social media poster for CBS Sports Golazo ahead of this year's UEFA Champions League final.
Jun 15
European Football Finale
Gina Rosas Moncada has been longlisted in the World Illustration Awards 2026 in the Design, Product & Packaging category.
Jun 11
WIA 2026 Awards News!
Elise Lee captures guests in watercolour during an event at Jimmy Choo’s Beverly Hills boutique.
Jun 11
Live Portraits at Jimmy Choo
Tuhina Sharma's illustration for Inquisitive - a quarterly periodical of Heterodox Academy, responds to an essay on Lee Bollinger’s defence of universities.
Jun 10
A Partial Reckoning
São Paulo-based illustrator Zansky joins us for our latest Scrapbook interview.
Jun 10
Zansky's SCRAPBOOK
Commissioned by RhinoShield’s creative team, the City Collection is a series of 12 illustrated phone cases inspired by cities around the world, illustrated by Season Of Victory.
Jun 8
RhinoShield: City Collection
A personal piece exploring voice, visibility and the challenge of being heard has earned Anne Wilson a place on this year's longlist.
Jun 8
Anne Wilson Longlisted for World Illustration Awards 2026!
Tavo Montañez creates a layered cover illustration for Akal España’s edition of 'Legionario'.
Jun 8
Rome’s Fighting Force
Luiza Laffitte's double-page illustration for Mag Bretagne invites readers into one of Brittany's most distinctive hiking destinations.
Jun 4
Les Monts d'Arrée
Julia Prokhotskaya's black-and-white illustration for Brio magazine explores the impact of an unexpected friendship.
Jun 4
Ending With an Exclamation Point!
For Virginia Living, Adam Larkum explores how music education shapes confidence, community and creative futures.
Jun 4
Music Education
German Gonzalez celebrates nature’s travellers in 'Migrations' for WeedGreen.
Jun 3
Migrations
Diego Abreu creates an atmospheric artwork for Heterodox Academy exploring the tension between curiosity and intellectual discomfort.
Jun 2
The Forbidden Fruit of Uncomfortable Ideas
New Zealand-based illustrator Greg Straight creates a series of covers and interior illustrations for SMH Traveller, spanning budget travel, destination guides and trend-led features.
Jun 2
SMH Travel
Juliet Percival produces 45 black-and-white graphite drawings for Orion’s health title by James Davies, supporting a structured ten-minute movement method.
Jun 2
Back in 10
To mark Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Tasmania-based artist Kelly Smith has reinterpreted one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures in a new paper doll book published by Smith Street Books.
Jun 1
A Paper Doll Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
Colombian illustrator Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor has created the cover artwork for #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong’s novels Coldwire and Deadlock.
Jun 1
The StrangeLoom Trilogy
For DoDoPizza China, Hao Hao develops a packaging and mural series shaped by discovery.
Jun 1
A Slice of Adventure
Fox and Fables illustrates a quilting fabric collection commissioned by Benartex Fabrics.
May 29
Heirloom Garden
Published by Éditions Margot, Agnès Ernoult playfully illustrates The Big-Mouthed Frog, a lively retelling of the classic cumulative folk tale.
May 29
The Big-Mouthed Frog