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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Gezeichnet 2025 Schweizer Pressezeichner & Massen – Doppel-Ausstellung in Bern Ich freue mich sehr, dieses Jahr gleich bei zwei Ausstellungen in Bern vertreten zu sein – beide eröffneten am 12. Dezember 2025 und zeigen, wie vielseitig Illustration, Satire und visuelle Kommunikation sein können. 1. Gezeichnet 2025 – Die besten Schweizer
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„Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt“ – Meine Doppelseite im Nebelspalter zum ESAF 2025 In der aktuellen Doppelausgabe 07/08 des Nebelspalter durfte ich einen Beitrag zum Eidgenössischen Schwing- und Älplerfest 2025 gestalten – eine gezeichnete Hommage an den urtümlichsten Sport der Schweiz. Unter dem Titel „Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt“ präsentiere ich fünf (nicht ganz
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The Toyes – Animated Music Video & Website Illustrations for “Smoke Two Joints” I had the pleasure of collaborating with legendary reggae-rock band The Toyes to bring their cult classic “Smoke Two Joints” to life through a fully animated music video and a suite of original illustrations for their official
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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
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 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
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,
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
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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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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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
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
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
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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