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.
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The Voices Shaping 2026: Noma Bar and Javi Aznarez Named in CreativeBoom’s Top 15 Illustrators
The top 15 illustrators of 2026 including Noma Bar & Javi Aznarez, as selected by the Creative Boom community, represent a diverse global cohort redefining visual storytelling. This list highlights artists who champion unique personal perspectives and distinctive voices across all landscapes.
Illustrated Coffee Packaging Design: From Coffee Bag to Brand Obsession
Coffee packaging has shifted from generic jars to design-led branding where illustration drives identity.
In a crowded market, bold artwork and storytelling turn bags into creative canvases. While trends may evolve toward minimalism or sustainability, packaging remains a powerful tool for differentiation and cultural impact.
Gestalten :This Is Where We Live. Why Spatial Illustration could be 2026’s Biggest IllustrationTrend
Is the era of the clinical 3D render over? Discover how This Is Where We Live (gestalten) is setting the 2026 trend for "Spatial Storytelling." Featuring Jisu Choi, Ilya Milstein, and Ugo Gattoni, this volume proves that illustration is the ultimate tool for reimagining our relationship with architecture and memory. Is this the 2026 Big Illustration Trend?
Creativity Is Dead: Noma Bar and D&AD 2026 Challenge the Industry to Prove Otherwise
Noma Bar leads the Illustration jury at D&AD Awards 2026, supporting a bold manifesto questioning whether creativity is in decline. Developed with Nils Leonard, the campaign argues creativity thrives through action, experimentation, and craft, challenging industry complacency in an era shaped by AI tools.
Debora Szpilman illustrations for the Knight Frank Residence Report 2025/26
Debora Szpilman transforms Knight Frank’s Residence Report 2025/26 from a dense property study into a vivid visual narrative. Her fluid, observational illustrations animate global data, reflecting a shifting luxury market focused on wellness and community. By humanizing economic trends, Szpilman’s work provides a dynamic energy to this prestigious global outlook.