Cartoonist and illustrator Ian David Marsden nominated for the 2002 National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards in the New Media category.

Flashback to 2002: National Cartoonists Society (NCS) New Media Award Nomination

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Flashback to 2002: National Cartoonists Society (NCS) New Media Award Nomination In 2002, I received a National Cartoonists Society nomination for the Reuben Awards in the New Media category. At that time, cartooning was beginning to move beyond the printed page and editorial newspapers, stepping into the fast-changing digital landscape. […]

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Illustrated scenes from the HairLoss.com animated awareness campaign created by Ian David Marsden, covering topics like alopecia, cancer recovery, and trichotillomania.

“Hair is Important” animated Flash videos for website and YouTube

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Hair is Important – Animated Awareness Campaign for HairLoss.com Client: HairLoss.com Creative Direction, Storyboarding, Illustration & Animation: Ian David Marsden Year: 2011 More Animation, Motion and Explainer Video Projects HairLoss.com, the leading U.S. online resource for hair loss education, awareness, and solutions, partnered with me on a deeply human project

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Collage mit Cover und Innenseiten des Nebelspalter 09/2025 sowie Karikaturen aus dem Artikel „Bin ich ein Heuchler?“ – gezeichnet von Ian David Marsden

Heuchler, Gutmenschen und Gartenzwerge: Neue Karikaturen im Nebelspalter

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Heuchler, Gutmenschen und Gartenzwerge: Neue Editorial Cartoons im Nebelspalter Für die Septemberausgabe 2025 des legendären Schweizer Satiremagazins Nebelspalter durfte ich eine Serie von fünf farbigen Karikaturen illustrieren – passend zum Artikel „Bin ich ein Heuchler?“, einer bissigen Selbstdiagnose in Quizform. Der Quiz, “Bin ich ein Heuchler? – Der Grosse Ehrlichkeitstest”,

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Illustration tribute by Ian David Marsden for Viva Cavandoli exhibition, La Linea with Italian starlet and paparazzi

Viva Cavandoli! La Linea – Osvaldo Cavandoli Tribute Exhibition in Italy

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Viva Cavandoli! La Linea – Osvaldo Cavandoli Tribute Exhibition in Italy In spring 2015, I had the honor of contributing to “La Linea – Viva Cavandoli”, a major exhibition at the Musil Museum of Industry and Work in Rodengo Saiano, Brescia (Italy). The exhibition ran from April 10 to June

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Schwingbegriffe im Nebelspalter mit Cartoons von Ian David Marsden zum Schwingerfest 2025

Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt – Nebelspalter 7/8 2025

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„Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt“ – Meine Doppelseite im Nebelspalter zum ESAF 2025 In der aktuellen Doppelausgabe 07/08 des Nebelspalter durfte ich einen Beitrag zum Eidgenössischen Schwing- und Älplerfest 2025 gestalten – eine gezeichnete Hommage an den urtümlichsten Sport der Schweiz. Unter dem Titel „Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt“ präsentiere ich fünf (nicht ganz

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Cartoon band illustration of The Toyes with alien UFOs and cannabis leaves — animated music video artwork for “Smoke Two Joints” by Ian David Marsden

The Toyes – Website Illustrations and animated music video

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The Toyes – Animated Music Video & Website Illustrations for “Smoke Two Joints” I had the pleasure of collaborating with legendary reggae-rock band The Toyes to bring their cult classic “Smoke Two Joints” to life through a fully animated music video and a suite of original illustrations for their official

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Lindt Santa Claus figures, illustration to chocolate sculptures, "Lindt Concept Studies" text.

Concept Art for Lindt Chocolate

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Lindt Chocolate Illustration & Packaging Design This post showcases a series of hand-drawn, original illustrations developed for Lindt Chocolates, commissioned by German agency Rock Brasiliano and created under the art direction of Stephan Eisenblätter. These designs highlight my work as a character designer, packaging illustrator, and visual storyteller, merging festive

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Draeger - Infection prevention

Dräger – Break the Chain of Infection

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Dräger Global – Infection Prevention Posters and Animated Visuals As part of a global initiative on Infection Prevention and Control, Dräger Global — a German-based leader in medical and safety technology — commissioned a visual storytelling series featuring four large-format comic-style posters and accompanying animated explainer videos. Designed without text

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Professional Case Studies (PDF)

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Case Studies – Illustration & Visual Communication Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with clients across France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the United States and beyond on a wide range of illustration projects — from editorial and advertising illustration to logo and mascot design, UX interfaces,

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Creating the Artwork for the Mercedes-Benz Employee Manual

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 Illustration Case Study: Mercedes-Benz Employee Manual — A Milestone in Visual Communication As an illustrator and concept designer with over 30 years of international experience, I’ve had the privilege of working on many high-level and creatively rewarding assignments. Among the most meaningful: the illustrated Mercedes-Benz Employee Conduct Manual, known internally

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Elegant Concept Art for Volkswagen’s SEDRIC

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Elegant Concept Art for Volkswagen’s SEDRIC – CEBIT 2018 Commissioned by CMV Cross Media Verlag GmbH, Hamburg Download full case study (PDF File)marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Volkswagen-marsden.pdf In 2018, I was commissioned by CMV Cross Media Verlag GmbH (Communications. New Media. Content.) in Hamburg to create a series of highly refined concept illustrations to

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Digital workspace of map design with roads, trees, cabins, compass, and emergency numbers.

Illustrated Resort Map & Signage System – Parc Le Duc, France

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Parc Le Duc – Illustrated Orientation Map, Wayfinding & Signage System Voir plus de mes prestations: Graphiste a 34270 Claret – Ian Marsden How do you transform a technical civil engineering plan into a clear, visually engaging orientation system that speaks to international visitors—regardless of language or age? Download Full

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Energy savings illustration with expenses for food, transport, leisure, housing, and utilities.

Sustainable Energy Comics, Illustrations & Visual Storytelling for Urban Projects

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Energy-Saving Business Comics for Urban Sustainability Client: Sustain‑D (Toulouse, France) Project: Illustrated Comic Strips for Energy Awareness and Eco-Behavior As part of a national initiative to promote energy efficiency and environmental awareness in urban housing, I was commissioned by Sustain‑D, a Toulouse-based organization specializing in maîtrise d’œuvre sociale au service

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