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Caveman child and sabre-tooth tiger in dopamine explainer by Ian David Marsden

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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Characters stand around the Earth as hearts and sunshine surround them, from kindness explainer video.

The Science of Kindness – A Hand-Drawn Explainer Film for 52 Lives

The Science of Kindness – Hand-Drawn Explainer Film for 52 Lives / The School of Kindness Hand-Drawn Animation for World Kindness Day & Anti-Bullying Week UK In time for World Kindness Day (13 November) and Anti-Bullying Week UK (17–21 November 2025),  I am pleased to present The Science of Kindness — a

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Animated eCards for GMX, WEB.DE and mail.com designed by Ian David Marsden – branded greeting card illustration with characters

Branded Animated eCards for GMX, WEB.DE & mail.com – High-Impact Digital Campaigns

Branded Animated eCards for GMX, WEB.DE & mail.com – High-Impact Digital Campaigns In today’s fast-paced digital world, even the simplest gesture — a birthday card, a thank-you note, or a seasonal greeting — can create powerful connections. For 1&1 Mail & Media Applications SE (GMX | WEB.DE | mail.com), I

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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

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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Whiteboard explainer video promo with illustration, arrow, YouTube logo by illustrator.

Custom Whiteboard Videos by Experienced Cartoonist – High Quality and Affordable

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

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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Toilet illustration with flowers for freshness, anti-bacteria symbol, WC Bref and Henkel logos.

Henkel BREF & GENERAL – Cleaning Product Vector Illustrations

BREF & GENERAL – Cleaning Product Illustrations (Commissioned via Rock Brasiliano) Commissioned by: Rock Brasiliano – Communications & Corporate Innovation End Client: Henkel (Brands: BREF / GENERAL) Art Direction: Stephan Eisenblätter (Rock Brasiliano) Illustration: Ian David Marsden Location: Hamburg, Germany Duration: 1 week, July 2015 Download Case Study (PDF)http://marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Henkel-marsden.pdf I

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Featured header image for Ian David Marsden’s Behance portfolio, showcasing creative projects like editorial illustrations, explainer videos, cartoonist services, and mascot designs. Based in Montpellier, France.

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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Illustrated Explainer Video for Graph Database Workflows

Illustrated Explainer Video for Graph Database Workflows – Marsden Creative Case Files When Tom Geudens of Elephant Bird Consulting commissioned a custom illustrated explainer video for graph database modeling, I was tasked with visualizing a complex process in a clear and engaging format. The result: a narrative-driven animation that walks

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Carte de Vœux Animée, Logo 3D et Branding Éditorial pour l’AN2V

Communication Visuelle sur Mesure pour Institutions et Associations Professionnelles Projet : Carte de vœux animée personnalisée pour l’AN2V – Association Nationale de la Vidéoprotection, accompagnée de la refonte de leur logo en 3D et du design éditorial du guide PIXEL. Voir plus de mes prestations : Graphiste à Claret –

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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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Ausgezeichnet: Dfreeeze Whiteboard Video ist Top Kampagne 2014  

Ausgezeichnete Whiteboard-Kampagne für dfreeeze App von digades Top-Auszeichnung für animierte Werbekampagne: Die gezeichnete und animierte Whiteboard-Kampagne zur dfreeeze Smartphone-App von digades GmbH wurde zur “sit & watch Top Kampagne 2014” gekürt. Ich hatte große Freude daran, als Charakterdesigner, Illustrator und Whiteboard-Video-Produzent mit dem Team von digades an dieser erfolgreichen Werbekampagne

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