The Journal

The Dutch Uncle Journal is a considered study of illustration, design, and animation in practice, how they are conceived, commissioned and realised in the wider world.

This is where we share the thinking behind our latest projects and engage with the wider shifts shaping visual culture, from the resurgence of handmade texture to the ways art redefines the spaces we inhabit.

A collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.

Gen Z, Smartphones and Student Mental Health, Illustrated by Brian Rea
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Gen Z, Smartphones and Student Mental Health, Illustrated by Brian Rea

Brian Rea illustrates Missouri Baptist University Magazine’s feature on Gen Z, smartphones and student wellbeing.

The article explains how social media affects attention, anxiety, sleep and campus life, while MBU responds through media literacy, faith, support and in-person care programmes.

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Illustration and Animation in Health Insurance: How Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Clear Communication for KOTA
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Illustration and Animation in Health Insurance: How Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Clear Communication for KOTA

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with KOTA to create illustration and animation systems that simplify complex health insurance and benefits information. Using clear, human visuals and structured design, the project demonstrates how illustration improves user understanding, making pensions, coverage, and pricing more accessible across digital platforms.

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Brian Rea Draws Recovery into Focus at the New York Center for Living
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Brian Rea Draws Recovery into Focus at the New York Center for Living

Brian Rea collaborates with the New York Center for Living to translate recovery into clear, compassionate visuals. Through pared-down illustrations and animation, his work supports outreach and education, making complex paths around mental health and substance use feel more accessible, human, and quietly hopeful.

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Illustrating Medical Research: Satoshi Hashimoto for Queen Mary University, London
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Illustrating Medical Research: Satoshi Hashimoto for Queen Mary University, London

Satoshi Hashimoto collaborates with Queen Mary University of London on a healthcare illustration project addressing polypharmacy.

His warm, character-led visuals explore the complexities of managing multiple medications, supporting research into patient experience and helping medical professionals navigate more effective, empathetic conversations around treatment, care, and daily routines.

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