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.
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FOSCARINI x BRIAN REA — Whats In A Lamp?
Brian Rea’s collaboration with Foscarini for What’s in a Lamp? transforms Italian lighting into narrative subjects. Through six animated films, Rea applies his signature "Modern Love" sensitivity to designs by Garcia Cumini and Ionna Vautrin, proving that illustration and motion can shift a lamp from a technical solution to a vessel for joy, memory, and quiet conversation.
Noma Bar x Sartorious
Noma Bar collaborated with Sartorius on a global illustration and animation campaign spanning print and digital media. Designed for international audiences, the work simplifies complex scientific processes into clear, structured visuals, ensuring consistent communication across markets while supporting messaging around laboratory research, pharmaceuticals, and advanced therapies.
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.
Animations for RIMOWA: Narrative, Journey & Collaboration
Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with RIMOWA on Gifts for the Journey Ahead, a narrative-driven animation campaign. The project uses illustration and motion to position the product as a companion through life’s moments, blending storytelling, cultural context, and design to elevate luxury branding into an emotional, journey-focused experience.
