Ian Marsden

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

Concept Art for Lindt Chocolate

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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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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Draeger - Infection prevention

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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Elegant Concept Art for Volkswagen’s SEDRIC

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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Person in yellow coat with a staff in pastoral landscape, "iSHEPHERD", compliance slogan above.

Creative Direction for iSHEPHERD AG and TRM360®

Creative Direction for iSHEPHERD AG and TRM360 As Creative Director for iSHEPHERD AG from July 2019 to August 2020, I was responsible for the complete development of the company’s visual identity and UX system for their SaaS platform TRM360 — a tool-agnostic solution for risk and entitlement monitoring across enterprise

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Clip Studio Paint Live event poster featuring city nightlife comic art.

Official CELSYS Event – Live Clip Studio Paint Illustration: “The City at Night”

Clip Studio Paint Live Drawing Party On November 17, 2020, I was officially invited by CELSYS, creators of Clip Studio Paint, to participate as a featured artist in their Creative Together! Connected Ink 21-hour Drawing Party. This global livestreamed event was part of Wacom’s Connected Ink—a major international forum exploring the future of creative pen

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Mascot for 2003 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, St. Moritz, in red outfit skiing.

Designing the Official Mascot for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz

Designing “Smoony” — Official Mascot of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2003 in St. Moritz Download Case Study (PDF)http://marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Smoony-marsden.pdf In 2002, I was commissioned by the organizing committee of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz to create the official mascot for the 2003 event — one

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Book "Marvin" won 2020 Purple Dragonfly Award, available at major retailers.

MARVIN is 1st Place Winner in the Graphic Novel category of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards

I am thrilled to announce that my book MARVIN about the life of Broadway and Hollywood composer Marvin Hamlisch has won 1st Place in the Graphic Novel Category of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Awards. MARVIN is the first graphic novel by illustrator and cartoonist Ian David Marsden. https://www.dragonflybookawards.com/purple-dragonfly-contest-winners

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Two people surfing on wine waves inside a glass, with "Advertising & Business" text.

Business Illustration and Advertising Illustration

Click on Gallery Images below High quality, professional business illustration and advertising illustration for sales communication, presentations, pitch decks, powerpoint presentations and more. Design of marketing and merchandising articles. Ian David Marsden. www.marsdenillustration.com Permalink: Business and Advertising Illustration

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Digitally created biker patch, skull illustrations, person wearing a "Slamtown" t-shirt.

JOHNNY – SLAMTOWN “Office of Mayor” – Wrestling T-shirt

Slamtown wrestling shirt illustrated by Ian David Marsden for wrestler John Hennigan

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Magazine cover and page of "Autour du Pic," summer 2020, featuring landscape and Ian David Marsden.

Article sur Ian Marsden – Autour du Pic

Je tiens à remercier le magazine Autour du Pic et son rédacteur en chef, Olivier Westermann, pour avoir publié un article d’une page entière sur moi et mon travail. J’ai eu le plaisir de faire un dessin personnalisé pour accompagner l’article à l’occasion du remplacement de la croix du Pic

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Original and digitally altered images with added gray hair, glasses, mustache.

Photoshop Image Retouching for Comedy Video

This was a super fun assigment for the Johner Institute in Konstanz for a custom produced April Fool’s Day Video. I got to convert Professor Christian Johner into a new rising star Swiss Politician. Apparently I did a good job because almost nobody recognized him.

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Webpage featuring micro-learning videos on Acquisition Career Manager roles with illustrations.

Artwork for Series of Micro Learning Videos

Character Design, Backround Design, Asset Design and Illustrations for “Knowledge Nuggets” micro-learning videos for the United States Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). Artist: Ian David MarsdenMedia: Vector Artwork in Adobe Illustrator CC More examples of explainer videos and whiteboard videos with my artwork and a description of the production process can

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Zuerich Gym promo with logo, gym equipment, "Hurt Locker - 24 Stunden Geöffnet," website link.

Website Design & Branding for Zürich Gym – Ian David Marsden

Website Design for Zürich Gym – Full Branding and Digital Presence I’m pleased to share one of my recent projects: the complete website and digital identity design for Zürich Gym, a premier 24/7 fitness studio located in the heart of Zürich, Switzerland. Led by European bodybuilding champion and personal trainer

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Person reading "Marvin" graphic novel by Ian David Marsden, cover shows stage scene.

I received my first proof copy of my new graphic novel “Marvin”

I am very excited. I have just received my first proof copy of my new graphic novel “Marvin” from my publisher Schiffer Books.

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