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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Klaus Kremmerz Breathes New Life into French Cinema Classics in The Metrograph Magazine

Klaus Kremmerz creates evocative illustrations for Metrograph Magazine, reinterpreting classic French films such as L'Atalante and Hôtel du Nord. Designed by Matt Willey at Pentagram, the issue combines illustration and editorial design to revive the mood and storytelling of 1930s–40s cinema for contemporary audiences.

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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.

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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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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.

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Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates UNIQLO Lifewear ‘Pufftech’

Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates UNIQLO’s LifeWear ‘Pufftech’, transforming technical innovation into playful, human-centred narratives.

His comic-like visuals bring clarity and warmth to performance clothing, shifting focus from engineering to everyday experience—where design becomes relatable, wearable, and embedded in daily life through character, humour, and accessible storytelling.

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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.

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Coca-Cola Illustrations : Noma Bar Puts a Face to Every Sip in the New “Share-a-Coke”

Noma Bar’s Share a Coke campaign features twenty minimalist illustrations celebrating individual identity.

Using negative space and visual intelligence, Bar transforms packaging into archetypes like The Introvert and The Foodie.

This collaboration between Coca-Cola and Noma Bar utilizes conceptual design to turn every beverage into a bespoke personal statement.

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FT Weekend: Debora Szpilman’s Festive Illustrations Light Up The Holidays

Debora Szpilman’s captivating festive illustrations bring the FT Weekend Magazine festive guide to life, capturing the season’s magic with her signature warmth and humor. From tangled fairy lights to lavish cheese boards, her vibrant visuals anchor 24 ways to celebrate December, perfectly evoking the cozy, indulgent spirit of the holidays.

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