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.

Noma Bar’s Animation Drives StoryCorps' "One Small Step America" PSA Campaign
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Noma Bar’s Animation Drives StoryCorps' "One Small Step America" PSA Campaign

Noma Bar’s signature minimalism anchors StoryCorps’ “One Small Step America” animated campaign, transforming political division into a visceral, human invitation.

By distilling complex social tensions into elegant, restrained animation, Noma strips away the noise to highlight a singular, urgent request: talk. This evocative approach ensures the message lands with profound clarity, fostering a quiet space for genuine connection and empathy.

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Robert Nicol illustrations: Capturing the Invisible World of Maritime Life
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Robert Nicol illustrations: Capturing the Invisible World of Maritime Life

Robert Nicol creates powerful editorial illustrations for Common Good Magazine, depicting the MV Dali disaster and the realities of maritime life. His atmospheric visuals highlight isolation, risk, and human resilience, using light, shadow, and composition to bring emotional depth to overlooked industries and the people within them.

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Magical Realms Come Alive in 'The Faerie Isle,' Illustrated by Dermot Flynn for Walker Books
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Magical Realms Come Alive in 'The Faerie Isle,' Illustrated by Dermot Flynn for Walker Books

The Faerie Isle brings Ireland's forgotten folklore to vivid life for young readers aged 8+. Compiled by Síne Quinn with stunning illustrations by Dermot Flynn, this £14.99 hardback explores selkies, leprechauns, shape-shifters and more — drawn from the Irish National Folklore Collection. A magical gift for curious minds.

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Love Unfolded: Our Second Animation Collaboration with Hermès and Klaus Kremmerz
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Love Unfolded: Our Second Animation Collaboration with Hermès and Klaus Kremmerz

In a second collaboration with Hermès, Klaus Kremmerz creates a series of animated films exploring love across self, family, and friendship. Blending illustration, sound, and motion, the project spans print and digital media, showcasing Dutch Uncle’s ability to deliver emotionally resonant, multi-platform campaigns with world-class creative partners.

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Leaders Unaware of AI Use at Work, Illustrations by Debora Szpilman for HBR
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Leaders Unaware of AI Use at Work, Illustrations by Debora Szpilman for HBR

Debora Szpilman has spent the past year as the visual voice of Jancis Robinson’s Financial Times columns. Her illustrations distill global wine complexities—from Bordeaux crises to Japanese viticulture—into singular, witty images. With the crispness of editorial commentary and a sophisticated eye, Szpilman consistently brings clarity and humor to the world’s most nuanced wine narratives.

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