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.

DIOR Cruise 2027 Illustration: Javi Aznarez Creates Jonathan Anderson’s Los Angeles Guide for Dior
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DIOR Cruise 2027 Illustration: Javi Aznarez Creates Jonathan Anderson’s Los Angeles Guide for Dior

DIOR Cruise 2027 : illustrator Javi Aznarez creates a Los Angeles Guide for Jonathan Anderson, featuring Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, The Broad Museum, The Getty Museum, Rodeo Drive, Chateau Marmont, Beverly Hills Hotel, Sunset Tower, Bar DiBello, Max and Helen’s, Musso, Frank Grill and a pink cadillac.

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Louis Vuitton’s Visionary Journeys Seoul: A Look at the Six-Floor Experience
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Louis Vuitton’s Visionary Journeys Seoul: A Look at the Six-Floor Experience

Louis Vuitton presents Visionary Journeys Seoul, a six-floor cultural and retail experience at Shinsegae The Reserve, blending exhibitions, dining, and design. Illustrator Jisu Choi created clear wayfinding maps and icons, supporting a cohesive visitor journey that connects travel, craftsmanship, and contemporary luxury storytelling.

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Golden Threads: Kustaa Saksi x Oribe Artist Collaboration
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Golden Threads: Kustaa Saksi x Oribe Artist Collaboration

Kustaa Saksi collaborates with Oribe on the Golden Threads holiday collection, blending textile art, mythology, and luxury packaging. Inspired by Norse themes, the project spans illustrated designs, a large-scale tapestry, and sustainable production, creating a cohesive visual identity that connects beauty, craft, and contemporary art.

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Yoco Nagamiya’s Illustrations Transform The White Company’s Advent Calendar into a Holiday Masterpiece
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Yoco Nagamiya’s Illustrations Transform The White Company’s Advent Calendar into a Holiday Masterpiece

Yoco Nagamiya collaborates with The White Company on a luxury advent calendar, combining detailed illustration, silver-foiled packaging, and subtle animation. The project elevates seasonal gifting through design, blending festive storytelling with premium products to create an immersive, visually rich unboxing experience.

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Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates UNIQLO Lifewear ‘Pufftech’
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Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates UNIQLO Lifewear ‘Pufftech’

Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates UNIQLO’s LifeWear ‘Pufftech’, transforming technical innovation into playful, human-centred narratives.

His comic-like visuals bring clarity and warmth to performance clothing, shifting focus from engineering to everyday experience—where design becomes relatable, wearable, and embedded in daily life through character, humour, and accessible storytelling.

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