Editorial Illustrations

Art Direction, Editorial Design, Illustration, Page Layout
Location: Washington, DC

These public-sector publications have one thing in common: people.

Topics such as customer service or cybersecurity are usually sensitive, so accordingly, the illustrations always convey trust and positivity.

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Customer Services in Government

How can U.S. agencies bring customer service to every level of their organization? This guide explains the role of each department and staff member – from agency leaders to frontline staff to HR and IT personnel – and provides firsthand advice.

The illustrations are influenced by the fauvist paintings of André Derain (1900-1910), which are characterized by strong colors and fierce brushwork.

Inspiration – Fauvism

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The Human Resources Playbook for Government

This playbook focuses on the key issues U.S. agencies must address to achieve proper recruiting, hiring, onboarding and employee development.

The concept of Humans, together with Playbook, evokes the favourite game of my childhood: Lego –with its characters, bold colours, and the assembly instructions as well. Furthermore, the illustrations and page layout have been drawn snaping block on a square grid, like when playing the game.

Inspiration – Lego

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People of the Cyber

This guide dives into six personas that represent different types of agency personnel behind government cybersecurity. By better understanding them, U.S. agencies can tackle the most important component behind cyber defense: humans.

The design is inspired by the Kawaii culture: anything that stirs feelings of care, and protectiveness.

Inspiration – Kawaii