Editorial Illustration

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Full Pipeline, One Creator: The Studio Model That Works

Explainer Video Full Pipeline, One Creator: The Studio Model That Works When I was approached by the UK charity 52 Lives to visualize the science of kindness for their School of Kindness initiative, I saw an opportunity not just to animate — but to translate. The challenge wasn’t style or […]

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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

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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Professional Case Studies (PDF)

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

 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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Behance Portfolio of Illustrator, Cartoonist & Explainer Video Creator – Ian David Marsden

Discover My Behance Illustration, Logo Design & Explainer Video Portfolio My Behance portfolio presents a curated, client-centered collection of my work as an illustrator, cartoonist, visual storyteller, and creative director. It reflects my 20+ years of professional experience — from hand-drawn editorial cartoons and mascot design to branding systems, UX

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Let’s connect on Linkedin

LinkedIn Profile Now Fully Updated — 75+ Projects Across Illustration, Branding, UX/UI, Animation & Visual Storytelling LinkedIn Profile Now Fully Updated — 75+ Projects Across Illustration, Branding, UX/UI, Animation & Visual Storytelling My professional LinkedIn profile is now fully updated and includes over 75 detailed entries spanning two decades of

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Freelance Illustrator Pricing – Transparent, Flexible, and Professional

Free First Consultation Every project starts with a free initial consultation — a no-obligation opportunity to explore your needs, timeline, and goals. Whether you already have a brief or just a concept, this session helps define deliverables and direction before we move forward. Transparent Flat-Rate Quotes As a professional freelance illustrator and

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Cover-Illustration für die Weihnachtsgeschichte “Zwei Buchstaben” von Helmi Sigg, gestaltet von Schweizer Illustrator Ian David Marsden.

Zwei Buchstaben – eine etwas andere Weihnachtsgeschichte von Helmi Sigg

marsdenillustration.com · Illustration von Ian David Marsden Zur Weihnachtszeit freue ich mich, eine besondere Zusammenarbeit vorzustellen: das handgezeichnete Cover zur satirischen Kurzgeschichte „Zwei Buchstaben“ von Helmi Sigg, illustriert von mir, Ian David Marsden. Helmi Sigg ist einem breiten Schweizer Publikum als Autor, Kabarettist, Schauspieler und Mitglied des legendären Trio Eden

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Helmi Sigg – Karikatur eines Schweizer Kultstars von Marsden

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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Gezeichnet 2023 – Press Cartoons Exhibition in Bern Featuring Ian David Marsden

I’m pleased to share that I am once again participating in the annual “Gezeichnet” exhibition in Bern, Switzerland — a prestigious national showcase for editorial illustration and press cartoons. This year, five of my original works, published in Nebelspalter, are featured, marking my return to the exhibition as a Swiss

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Drawn by Human Hand – Created by Natural Intelligence

Is the technological singularity just around the corner? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity This is not an anti-AI post. It’s remarkable to see how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come, to the point where it can now compete with human abilities. I stare in marvel (and horror) at the current generation of AI generated

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

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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