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.

Marc Majewski Illustrates La Maison for My Little Box, Paris 2026 Advent Calendar
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Marc Majewski Illustrates La Maison for My Little Box, Paris 2026 Advent Calendar

Marc Majewski’s illustration for My Little Box’s 2026 Advent calendar transforms 24 beauty and lifestyle surprises into a festive world of hidden detail, childhood wonder and Christmas storytelling making the packaging a collectible experience long after the final door is opened.

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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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