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

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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Drawing Paradise: Illustrations by Yoco Nagamiya Give Four Seasons Maui a Makeover
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Drawing Paradise: Illustrations by Yoco Nagamiya Give Four Seasons Maui a Makeover

Yoco Nagamiya transforms renovation into experience at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, using large-scale illustrations to turn construction barriers into serene, island-inspired installations. Her soft, hand-drawn visuals introduce a sense of place early—blending art, hospitality, and environment into a cohesive guest experience.

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