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Handwritten 2021 letter from Robert Crumb critiquing Ian David Marsden’s graphic novel “Marvin,” shown alongside the book’s cover.

How I Didn’t Stalk Robert Crumb (But I Did Get Schooled About Steamboats)

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How I Didn’t Stalk Robert Crumb (But I Did Get Schooled About Steamboats) IAN DAVID MARSDEN — NOV 30, 2025 By Ian David Marsden Substack: https://iandavidmarsden.substack.com/p/how-i-didnt-stalk-robert-crumb In 2006, I committed an act of transatlantic defection, trading the over-caffeinated bustle of the United States for a tiny, sun-blasted village in the […]

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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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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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PDF icon with illustrated case studies by Ian David Marsden, showcasing professional illustration and visual storytelling work

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

Energy Efficiency Comics for Urban Renewal – Sustain-D (France)

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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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Two smartphones with animated screens and colorful business comic strips displayed.

Mascots and Comic Art – Powerful Tools for Global Brand Communication

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Visual Storytelling That Engages – From Print Campaigns to Animated Explainers Comic strips and custom mascots are timeless and effective storytelling tools for businesses seeking authentic audience engagement. From global brands to regional campaigns, illustrated visuals transcend language barriers and age groups, delivering universal, memorable messages through character-driven storytelling. Comic

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Politische Karikatur für den Nebelspalter: Appenzell, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider und das „Tor des Monats“

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Satirische Illustration im Marsden-Stil – Schweizer Politik zeichnerisch auf den Punkt gebracht Als erfahrener Schweizer Karikaturist, Editorial Illustrator und Comiczeichner war es mir eine besondere Freude, für die renommierte Satirezeitschrift Nebelspalter (Ausgabe 02/2023) eine politische Karikatur zum Thema des Monats zu gestalten: Die Reaktion der Appenzeller Bevölkerung auf Äußerungen von

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Nebelspalter May 2022 cover, chaotic and humorous scene inside public transport vehicle.

Cartoon Cover für den Nebelspalter – Humorvolle Titelillustration im Marsden-Stil “Stossverkehr”

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Satirische Zeichnung zum Thema „Stossverkehr“ – Überfüllte Zürcher Trams als humorvolle Gesellschaftskritik Im Mai 2022 erschien im Nebelspalter – dem ältesten durchgehend erscheinenden Satiremagazin der Welt – ein neues Cartoon-Titelbild von mir, Ian David Marsden, Schweizer Comiczeichner und Editorial Illustrator. Das Thema: „Stossverkehr“ – eine augenzwinkernde Szene aus dem öffentlichen

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