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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Dutch Uncle 4/12/26 Dutch Uncle 4/12/26

Church’s Shoes: Animations by Simone Massoni Celebrating Craft

Church’s Shoes collaborates with illustrator Simone Massoni and Dutch Uncle Studio to present two elegant 2D animations. These films showcase the Prada Group brand's heritage and premium in-store services, including professional shoeshine and refurbishment. The project highlights artisanal British craftsmanship through fluid, frame-by-frame motion for a global digital audience.

Helen Cowley 4/9/26 Helen Cowley 4/9/26

Toby’s Estate Brings Australian Coffee Culture to Tribeca with Quirky Debora Szpilman Illustrations

Toby’s Estate has arrived in Tribeca, blending Australian coffee heritage with vibrant design. The flagship features playful illustrations by Debora Szpilman across menus, merch, and t-shirts. The space, designed by New York Design Architects, celebrates Toby Smith’s journey from a garage roastery to a global presence at 310 Greenwich Street.

Dutch Uncle 4/1/26 Dutch Uncle 4/1/26

Jisu Choi: The Illustrator Behind the Iconic Poster for Netflix’s "BTS: The Return"

Discover the story behind the official Netflix poster for BTS: The Return, illustrated by acclaimed South Korean artist Jisu Choi.

Commissioned for the global premiere on March 27, this exclusive artwork captures the evolution of BTS from military service to their new album, Arirang. Directed by Bao Nguyen, Jisu’s intricate hand-drawn style perfectly encapsulates the K-pop icons' journey.

Explore the creative process behind the year’s most anticipated documentary.

Dutch Uncle 10/24/25 Dutch Uncle 10/24/25

Simone Massoni Illustrates Corcoran’s Expanding Locations

Simone Massoni collaborates with Corcoran to create illustrations marking new office locations. Each artwork captures the character of cities from Virginia to Frankfurt, forming a cohesive visual system that documents expansion while translating place, architecture, and lifestyle into clear, refined imagery.

Dutch Uncle 10/22/25 Dutch Uncle 10/22/25

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.

Dutch Uncle 9/26/25 Dutch Uncle 9/26/25

Simone Massoni Shapes Flowers for the People

Dutch Uncle 9/26/25 Dutch Uncle 9/26/25

Musée d’Orsay x Kiblind Atelier: Past Masters, Contemporary Illustration Voices

Musée d’Orsay collaborates with Kiblind Atelier on a risograph poster series reinterpreting classic artworks. Featuring illustrators including Jisu Choi, the project bridges historical painting and contemporary illustration, creating tactile prints that explore how visual language evolves across time.

Dutch Uncle 9/26/25 Dutch Uncle 9/26/25

Luca Faloni Threads Into Toronto

Dutch Uncle 8/22/25 Dutch Uncle 8/22/25

Drawn to Motion: Satoshi Hashimoto Illustrates Isuzu’s 2025 Truck Fleet

Satoshi Hashimoto reimagines Isuzu Motors’ 2025 truck fleet through refined line work and everyday scenes. Blending technical precision with human presence, his illustrations place commercial vehicles seamlessly into urban life—turning engineering into something quietly expressive, dependable, and visually composed.

Dutch Uncle 8/7/25 Dutch Uncle 8/7/25

Noma Bar x Acciona: Business as Unusual, illustrated campaign visuals.

Noma Bar partners with ACCIONA to distill complex sustainability ideas into striking, immediate visuals. The “Business as Unusual” campaign uses bold visual metaphors to communicate innovation in renewable energy and infrastructure—clear, intelligent images that make ambitious environmental thinking instantly understandable.

Dutch Uncle 8/6/25 Dutch Uncle 8/6/25

Satoshi Hashimoto illustrating Swisspor’s World of Building Materials

Satoshi Hashimoto brings clarity and warmth to Swisspor’s technical world, transforming complex construction systems into engaging, human-centered visuals.

His illustrations guide readers through materials and processes with precision and personality—turning a functional catalog into a coherent, narrative-driven experience.

Dutch Uncle 5/29/25 Dutch Uncle 5/29/25

“The Art of Real Milk” – Anchor x Noma Bar for World Milk Day

Dutch Uncle 5/9/25 Dutch Uncle 5/9/25

Noma Bar for Eurostar : A Masterclass in Negative Space Illustration

Noma Bar was commissioned by Adam&EveDDB to simplify complex travel narratives. Noma’s Eurostar campaign has become a benchmark for minimalist conceptual illustration. Discover more from Noma Bar at Dutch Uncle."