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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)

November 30, 2025 | Business Comics auf Deutsch, Cartoonist Schweiz, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Comiczeichner für Unternehmen, graphic novel, National Cartoonist Society, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Robert Crumb, Schweizer Cartoonist, Schweizer Comic Zeichner | cartoonist, graphic novelist, illustrator, R. Crumb, Robert Crumb, Underground Comix

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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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

September 9, 2025 | Bildgeschichten & Storytelling, Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Cartoonist Schweiz, Comic & Visual Storytelling, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Editorial Cartoons Nebelspalter, Editorial Cartoons Schweiz, Editorial Illustration, Erklärfilme & Erklärvideos, Ian David Marsden, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, karikatur, Karikatur & Cartoon, karikaturist preise, Live Zeichner & Charakterdesign, Live Zeichner & Events, Marketing Illustration, Maskottchen Illustration, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Nebelspalter Zeichner | Cartoonist Germany, cartoonist switzerland, comiczeichner schweiz, Editorial Art, Editorial Cartoon Portfolio, editorial cartoons, hand-drawn illustration, Ian David Marsden, Magazine Cartoons, Nebelspalter, press illustration, Satire Cartoons, satirical illustration

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

July 21, 2025 | Bildgeschichten & Storytelling, Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Freelance Illustrator, graphisme, Ian David Marsden, Ian Marsden, Illustrateur France, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration France, Illustration Schweiz, illustration vectoriel, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, independent illustrator, infographiste, Marsden Illustration | character design for brands, festive packaging design, food packaging illustrator, holiday illustration, Illustrator Ian David Marsden, Lindt illustration, vector art packaging, vector illustrator

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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Custom Whiteboard Videos by Experienced Cartoonist – High Quality and Affordable

July 12, 2025 | Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Cartoonist Schweiz, comiczeichner deutschland, custom-created explainer videos, Erklärfilm, Erklärvideo, Erklärvideo Deutschland, erklärvideo preise, Erklärvideo Schweiz, experienced illustrator, explainer illustration, explainer video, explainervideos schweiz, Freelance Illustrator, hand-drawn explainer videos, Ian David Marsden, Ian Marsden, illustrateur, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, logo design, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Nebelspalter Zeichner, Whiteboard Animation, Whiteboard Video | animated explainer videos, cartoon explainer video, Cartoonist Schweiz, cartoons schweiz, character animation, custom explainer videos, editorial illustration, explainer video artist, explainer video illustration, explainer video production, explainer video with voiceover, flat-rate explainer video, hand-drawn explainer videos, multilingual explainer videos, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, nebelspalter karikaturist, Nebelspalter magazine, Nebelspalter Zeichner, schweizer cartoonist, Visual Storytelling, Whiteboard Animation

Explainer Videos – Hand-Drawn Clarity, Editorial Impact In a world flooded with generic animations and recycled templates, hand-drawn explainer videos provide a welcome contrast. They capture attention, clarify complex topics, and resonate with audiences through storytelling, illustration, and authenticity. Whether you’re presenting a product, outlining a service, or communicating an

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Dräger – Break the Chain of Infection

July 9, 2025 | Bildgeschichten & Storytelling, Business Illustration, Cartoonist Schweiz, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, explainer illustration, explainer video, Freelance Illustrator, Ian Marsden, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrationen für Unternehmen, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, independent illustrator, Marsden Illustration, Whiteboard Animation, Whiteboard Video | comic posters, explainer videos, healthcare communication, healthcare marketing, Ian David Marsden, infection prevention, language-free animation, Motion Design, retro comic design, Visual Storytelling

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)

July 3, 2025 | advertising illustration, Business Illustration, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Comiczeichner für Unternehmen, Communication interne en entreprise, Corporate Training Illustration, Design Graphique Occitanie, Editorial Illustration, Erklärfilme & Animationen, Erklärvideo, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, Freelance Illustrator, Graphisme & Illustration, HR training materials, Ian David Marsden, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration France, illustration montpellier, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, illustrator europe, Illustrator Schweiz, Interne Kommunikation & Illustration, Mascot Design, Mascot Designer, Mascot Illustration, Maskottchen Design, Maskottchen Illustration, Mitarbeiter-Onboarding & HR Design, Mitarbeiterhandbuch Gestaltung, Montpellier, Visual Storytelling for Enterprises, Visuelles Storytelling für Unternehmen, Whiteboard Animation | Branding Illustration, business comics, comic-style business communication, corporate communication design, editorial illustration, explainer graphics, HR training visuals, illustration case studies, mascot design, Onboarding Illustration, packaging illustration, Procreate illustrator, SaaS platform graphics, training comics, UX illustration, vector map illustration, Visual Storytelling

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

June 20, 2025 | advertising illustration, Bildgeschichten & Storytelling, Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Cartoonist Schweiz, Character Design, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, creative training materials, Editorial Illustration, HR training materials, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration, Lehrmittel, Mitarbeiter-Onboarding & HR Design, Mitarbeiterhandbuch Gestaltung | business comics, Business Illustration, cartoonist, character design, Comic Art, comic strips, comiczeichner, Creative training materials, Illustration, illustrator, Lehrmittel, Luxury brand, Marsden, Mercedes-Benz, vector artwork, Visual communication

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

June 14, 2025 | advertising illustration, Business Illustration, comiczeichner deutschland, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, graphiste montpellier, Ian David Marsden, Ian Marsden, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, illustration montpellier, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, Marsden Illustration, Montpellier | automotive concept art, concept art, digital illustration, elegant line illustration, Hamburg agency illustration, Ian David Marsden, illustrator montpellier, mobility illustration, Pic Saint-Loup illustrator, presentation illustration, urban mobility drawing, Visual Storytelling

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

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

June 5, 2025 | Bildgeschichten & Storytelling, Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Cartoon Maskottchen, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Comiczeichner für Unternehmen, creative training materials, dessinateur BD, graphiste freelance, Illustration, Illustration & Communication Visuelle, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration France, illustration montpellier, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, Lehrmittel | comic for sustainability, comic pédagogique énergie, ecological comics, educational comics, Energieeffizienz Comic, energy awareness illustration, illustrator Germany, nachhaltige Comics, nonverbal storytelling, schweizer illustrator, sustainable energy comics, urban renewal illustration, Visual Storytelling, wordless comics

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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Cartoon of a jovial Bavarian toasting a happy Swiss tourist at Oktoberfest, illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest

November 17, 2024 | comiczeichner deutschland, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Illustration Deutschland, Illustrator Deutschland, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Nebelspalter Zeichner, Schweizer Cartoon, Schweizer Cartoonist, Schweizer Comic Zeichner | caricature art, Cartoonist Schweiz, cartoons schweiz, Clip Studio Paint timelapse, custom cartoons, editorial illustration, hand-drawn illustration, Ian David Marsden, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, nebelspalter karikaturist, Nebelspalter magazine, Nebelspalter Zeichner, oktoberfest illustration, professional illustrator, schweizer cartoonist, Swiss cartoonist

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest: A Cartoon by Ian David Marsden This vibrant cartoon, titled Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest, was created for the print edition of the renowned Swiss satirical magazine Nebelspalter. It humorously captures the cultural clash and festive atmosphere of Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest. A cheerful Bavarian in full traditional

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Helmi Sigg – Karikatur eines Schweizer Kultstars von Marsden

November 17, 2024 | comiczeichner deutschland, Editorial Illustration, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, karikatur, Karikatur & Cartoon, karikaturist preise | Animierte Erklärvideos, Buchillustration, Business Comics Schweiz, Cartoonist Schweiz, Comiczeichner Zürich, editorial illustration, Ewigi Liebi Musical, Freiberuflicher Illustrator Schweiz, HauptStadt Magazin, helmi sigg, humorzeichnung, Ian David Marsden, illustrator Schweiz, Illustrator Zürich, Karikatur Helmi Sigg

Helmi Sigg – Eine Schweizer Medienlegende im Porträt von Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Helmi Sigg ist ein Urgestein der Schweizer Medienlandschaft. Mit Wurzeln in Radio, Kabarett, Theater, Musik und Literatur hat er das kulturelle Leben der Schweiz über Jahrzehnte hinweg mitgeprägt. Vom Pionierstatus bei Radio 24 bis hin zu seinen

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Mascots and Comic Art – Powerful Tools for Global Brand Communication

February 26, 2023 | Business Comics auf Deutsch, Business Illustration, Character Design, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Comiczeichner für Unternehmen, Communication Visuelle, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, Erklärvideos für Bildung & Firmen, explainervideos schweiz, Identité Visuelle & Logos, Identité Visuelle / Branding, Illustration, illustration montpellier, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Interne Kommunikation & Illustration, logo design montpelliler, Marketing Illustration, Mascot & Character Design, Mascot Design, Mascot Illustration, Maskottchen Design, Maskottchen Illustration, Mitarbeiter-Onboarding & HR Design, Vidéo et Illustration Corporate | animated mascots, B2B comic illustration, brand mascot design, cartoon marketing Germany, comic character design, comic for business, comic training material, corporate storytelling, editorial illustration, Erklärcomic, explainer comics, GIF mascot animation, illustration Schweiz, international brand communication, marketing comics, mascot illustration, Maskottchen Design, Unternehmensillustration, Visual Storytelling

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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Band Branding & Caricature Logo Design for “Take the 55” – A Rockin’ Custom Illustration Project

February 25, 2023 | Cartoon Mascot, Cartoon Maskottchen, Comic & Visual Storytelling, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Comiczeichner für Unternehmen, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, Erklärvideos für Bildung & Firmen, Illustrateur France, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Deutschland, Illustrator Schweiz, Interne Kommunikation & Illustration, Karikatur & Cartoon, Maskottchen Design, Maskottchen Illustration | band logo design, caricature illustration, cartoon caricatures, custom illustration for bands, illustrated band logo, merchandise design, music brand illustrator, poster illustration, t-shirt design

Custom Band Logo with Caricatures, Merchandise Design, and Illustrated Identity for Musicians When Andy Boller — renowned blues pianist, singer, and former contestant on The Voice of Germany — approached me to create a custom band logo for his group Take the 55, I knew this would be a fun

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

February 24, 2023 | Business Comics auf Deutsch, Cartoon Portrait from Photo, Cartoonist Schweiz, Comic & Visual Storytelling, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, comiczeichner deutschland, Erklärfilme & Animationen, Erklärfilme & Erklärvideos, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, freelance cartoonist europe, Illustration Schweiz, Illustrator Schweiz, Karikatur & Cartoon, Live Zeichner & Charakterdesign, Live Zeichner & Events, Marketing Illustration, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Nebelspalter Zeichner | Appenzell Satire, comiczeichner schweiz, Editorial Cartoon Schweiz, Marsden Cartoon Stil, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Zeichner, Satiremagazin Schweiz, schweizer cartoonist, schweizer karikaturist

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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Next Generation Learning Presentation Video

January 27, 2023 | comiczeichner deutschland, Erklärvideo, explainer video, explainervideos schweiz, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustrator Deutschland, Whiteboard Animation, Whiteboard Video | cartoonist, Corporate Videos, eLearning Videos, Erklärvideos, Erklärvideos Schweiz, explainer videos, Explainer Videos Schweiz, Ian David Marsden, Illustrationen, illustrator, Karikatur, karikaturist, learning nuggets, Lehrmittel, live scribing, Marsden, Marsden Illustration, next generation learning, Virtual Scribing, whiteboard videos

Erklärfilme für die LAP-Vorbereitung – illustriert vom Schweizer Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Für das Bildungsprojekt LAP-Vorbereitung.ch habe ich eine moderne, visuell ansprechende Serie von Erklärvideos produziert. Zielgruppe sind Schweizer Berufsschüler, die sich auf die Lehrabschlussprüfung (LAP) vorbereiten – unterstützt durch Next Generation Learning und BYOD-basierte Lernmethoden (Bring Your Own Device).

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