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llustrated software engineering card deck box on a desk with four sample cards; blurred team meeting in the background.

Visual Architecture for a Professional Software Engineering Training Tool

Visual Architecture for a Professional Software Engineering Training Tool Download FULL CASE STUDY PDF In 2025, I collaborated with Loïc Audiger (CTO, Audiger EURL) to develop the visual identity and instructional framework for a professional software engineering training product: a 59-card deck designed to teach core principles of modern development practice. The training […]

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Full Pipeline, One Creator: The Studio Model That Works

January 9, 2026 | Editorial Illustration, Educational Illustration, Erklärfilm, Erklärfilme & Animationen, Erklärfilme & Erklärvideos, Erklärvideo, Erklärvideo Deutschland, Erklärvideo Schweiz, Erklärvideos für Bildung & Firmen, explainer illustration, explainer video, explainervideos schweiz, Illustration, Illustration Deutschland, Illustration Schweiz, Illustration YouTube | 52 Lives project, animation Switzerland, brand storytelling, campaign toolkit, character animation, creative continuity, educational animation, Erklärvideo, Explainer Video, full pipeline illustration, hand-drawn animation, Ian David Marsden, illustrator france, modular visuals, nonprofit video production, one man studio, School of Kindness, science explainer, single source creative, video production europe, Visual Storytelling

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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Promotional image showcasing Modicum Editions art prints, featuring a vintage Montpellier travel poster and a satirical museum illustration, inviting visitors to shop unique hand-drawn prints.

Hand-Drawn Art Prints by Ian David Marsden – Modicum Editions

December 21, 2025 | affiche pic saint-loup, Exclusive Illustration art prints, graphiste montpellier, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration, illustration montpellier, illustration poster art, Montpellier | affiche pic saint-loup, fine art giclee print, french city illustration, french landscape poster, hand drawn art print, illustrated wall art, modern travel poster, montpellier art print, montpellier wall decor, museum quality print, occitanie art print, original illustration print, pic saint loup poster, Pic Saint-Loup illustration, southern france artwork

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ModicumEditions Hand-Drawn Art Prints by Ian David Marsden – Modicum Editions Modicum Editions is a curated gallery of hand-drawn illustration prints by Ian David Marsden — created in Claret, Occitanie just north of Montpellier, and available exclusively on Etsy. City & Landscape Collection Montpellier Arc de Triomphe — Day &

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RITZENHOFF Beer Glass Design – Viking Weizenbier by Ian David Marsden

September 13, 2025 | Character Design, Design, design etiquettes, Design Graphique Occitanie, Design Mascotte, Design Occitanie, Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Design, Ian David Marsden, icon design, Illustration, logo design, Mascot & Character Design, Ritzenhoff Design Collection, Ritzenhoff Designer | character design glassware, german glassware designer, graphic design packaging, illustrator product designer, marsden illustration portfolio, marsden ritzenhoff collection, packaging and product design, product illustration, ritzenhoff viking glass, weizenbier glass illustration

RITZENHOFF Beer Glass Design – Viking Weizenbier by Ian David Marsden As part of the RITZENHOFF Designer Collection, I had the pleasure of designing a unique Weizenbier (wheat beer) glass featuring a playful Viking character. This collectible design combines my background in illustration and character design with RITZENHOFF’s tradition of

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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

September 10, 2025 | Business Illustration, Character Design, Comic & Visual Storytelling, Comic Illustrator Deutschland, Erklärfilme & Erklärvideos, explainer illustration, explainer video, Ian David Marsden, Illustration, Learning Video | 2D animation, animated explainer, character design, editorial storytelling, health awareness animation, Ian David Marsden, illustrated videos, Motion graphics, Visual Storytelling

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

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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Neuer Webauftritt für Personal Trainer Tim Müller in Zürich

September 7, 2025 | Communication Visuelle, Création de logo, Création de Logo France, Création Print & Web, creative services, Design Graphique Occitanie, Direction Artistique, Direction Artistique en Languedoc, Graphic Design, graphisme, graphiste claret, graphiste freelance, graphiste montpellier, Graphiste Pic Saint-Loup, icon design, Identité visuelle, Identité Visuelle & Logos, Identité Visuelle / Branding, Illustration, infographiste, infographiste claret, logo design, logos, Marketing Illustration, Visual Storytelling for Enterprises, Visuelles Storytelling für Unternehmen, wordpress webdesign

Neuer Webauftritt für Personal Trainer Tim Müller in Zürich Der Launch von fit-mit-tim.ch zeigt, wie ein klar definiertes Branding, präzises Webdesign und sorgfältig aufbereitete Visuals zu einem stimmigen Gesamtauftritt führen. Als Creative Director, Illustrator und Webdesigner habe ich die Bereiche Markenentwicklung, UX-orientiertes Webdesign, Bildbearbeitung und Content-Entwicklung zu einem konsistenten, responsiven

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Illustration tribute by Ian David Marsden for Viva Cavandoli exhibition, La Linea with Italian starlet and paparazzi

Viva Cavandoli! La Linea – Osvaldo Cavandoli Tribute Exhibition in Italy

September 1, 2025 | Cartoonist Schweiz, freelance cartoonist europe, Illustration, Karikatur & Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoon, Nebelspalter Cartoonist, Schweizer Cartoon, Schweizer Cartoonist, Viva Cavandoli | cartoon exhibition Italy, Cavandoli tribute, European cartoon exhibition, international cartoonists exhibition, La Linea cartoon, La Linea character art, La Linea exhibition, La Linea tribute art

Viva Cavandoli! La Linea – Osvaldo Cavandoli Tribute Exhibition in Italy In spring 2015, I had the honor of contributing to “La Linea – Viva Cavandoli”, a major exhibition at the Musil Museum of Industry and Work in Rodengo Saiano, Brescia (Italy). The exhibition ran from April 10 to June

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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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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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Illustrated Resort Map & Signage System – Parc Le Duc, France

June 12, 2025 | 34270 Claret, Business Illustration, Claret, Cover Illustration, Design Graphique Montpellier, Graphic Design, graphisme, graphiste claret, graphiste montpellier, Graphiste Pic Saint-Loup, Herault, Herault 34, illustrateur, Illustrateur France, illustrateur montpellier, Illustration, Illustration France, illustration montpellier, Illustrator Schweiz, infographiste claret, logo design, logo design montpelliler, Montpellier, Pic Saint Loup, pic saint-loup, Pic St Loup, Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers | environmental graphic design, family-friendly cartography, Graphiste Saint-Mathieu-de-Treviers, Ian David Marsden, multilingual safety signage, Occitanie resort map, orientation map design, Parc Le Duc, resort map illustrator, resort orientation system, saint mathieu de treviers, Saint-Mathieu-de-Treviers

Parc Le Duc – Illustrated Orientation Map, Wayfinding & Signage System Voir plus de mes prestations: Graphiste a 34270 Claret – Ian Marsden How do you transform a technical civil engineering plan into a clear, visually engaging orientation system that speaks to international visitors—regardless of language or age? Download Full

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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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