Editorial Illustrations by Ian David Marsden: Visual Storytelling for Publications of all kinds

Bringing stories to life through impactful visuals, Ian David Marsden’s editorial illustrations add depth and clarity

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Editorial illustration for Nebelspalter depicting urban stereotypes like “Bergzücher” and “Hipsters.”

Luxury lifestyle cartoon for Nebelspalter featuring tech professionals at a seaside café.

Cartoon of two friends in a Swiss café drinking flat whites, created for Nebelspalter.

Illustration of Claret village with sunny skies and editorial flair for storytelling layouts.

Historical editorial illustration of Henry and Arnold Lunn, highlighting skiing and curling for Swiss tourism articles.

Dynamic editorial illustration of Uncle Sam pointing forward with the text “I WANT YOU TO CHANGE THE WORLD!”

Custom editorial illustration of caricatures and animal characters by Ian Marsden

Editorial caricature of Swiss DJ Miroman, illustrated by Ian Marsden, featuring headphones and tattoos.

Fantasy editorial illustration by Ian Marsden featuring dragons, snowy landscapes, and intricate storytelling.

Editorial illustration of animal adventure in France, featuring characters in vineyards and scenic backdrops, created by Ian David Marsden.

Illustration eines teuflischen Weihnachtsmannes mit Geschenken für Helmi Siggs Buch “Zwei Buchstaben”, erstellt von Ian David Marsden.

Buchcover mit Weihnachtsmann und teuflischen Symbolen, gestaltet von Ian David Marsden für Helmi Siggs Weihnachtsgeschichte.

Weihnachtsmann hält verzierte Box, illustriert von Schweizer Illustrator Ian David Marsden für das Buchcover von “Zwei Buchstaben.”

Black-and-white illustration of historical Swiss textile industrialists known as “Fetzenkrämer,” with a yellowish background highlighting key individuals.

Atmospheric illustration of a woman with a wolf in a misty landscape near a château, created by Ian David Marsden.

Business-themed icons and editorial illustrations featuring creative designs by Ian David Marsden for corporate publications.

Cartoon illustration of a bull jumping from a pool and caricatures by Ian David Marsden for humorous editorial purposes.

Illustration of General Henri Guisan’s face carved into a mountainside, representing the Alpenreduit strategy, with two men sculpting using hammers and chisels.

Black-and-white portraits of Ulrico Hoepli, a Swiss pioneer in Italian publishing, known for technical and educational works.

Cartoon of a Swiss man raising a beer stein at Oktoberfest, surrounded by lively Bavarian characters, created for Nebelspalter.

Black-and-white illustration of a scientist using a telescope to observe a tentacled alien figure under a starry galactic sky.

Caricature of Hauptkommissar Thiel and Professor Boerne from Tatort Münster, toasting with champagne in an editorial illustration.

Cartoon of a business gnome running in a hamster wheel, holding a briefcase, representing the daily grind in a humorous editorial style.

Light, whimsical illustration of 16 cartoon characters with fun, creative glasses in a Sempé-inspired editorial style.

Parody cartoon of Donald Trump with spies and stolen documents, featuring Boris Badenov and White Spy from Mad Magazine in a satirical editorial illustration.

Editorial illustration of Donald Trump with spies, shown in Nebelspalter Magazine layout, highlighting the “Top Secret” theme.

Wimmelbild of Rio de Janeiro with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, football, beach scenes, and lively city activity for NZZ am Sonntag.

Newspaper layout of Rio de Janeiro Wimmelbild featuring iconic landmarks, football, and beach life for NZZ am Sonntag.

Cartoon of squirrels and an owl in a forest, featuring hazelnut liquor and fairy tale elements for Nebelspalter.

Caricature of Picasso, Kahlo, Van Gogh, and Dalí with symbolic objects in front of a church setting.

Double-page mockup of artist caricature illustration featuring Picasso, Kahlo, Van Gogh, and Dalí in an editorial spread.

Cartoon of Swiss football jester with a whistle, noisemaker, and “Hopp Schwiiz!” banner, created for Nebelspalter.

Caricature lineup of Swiss national football team for Euro 2024, created for Nebelspalter.

A series of colorful character designs on orange backgrounds, created in Ian Marsden’s bold illustration style.

Pirate and masked figures with treasure chest, gold coins, jewels, sunset, mountains, "Pillage".

Four character illustrations in a unique style by Ian Marsden, featuring thematic designs like Donna Flora and Laurent le Rouge.

Stylized illustrations of a church, olive tree, grapevine, and stone crosses in mystical Southern France settings, evoking history and legend.

Fantasy board game illustration of adventurers, treasure chests, and maps in a vibrant adventure style.

Cartoon illustration of a dog reclining on a couch with a colorful TV screen in front.

Artistic illustration of Toulouse-Lautrec with absinthe glass and flying fairies in a vintage style.

Satirical illustration resembling an assembly manual, detailing Donald Trump’s personality traits and flaws, critiquing his fitness for office.

Colorful question mark illustration featuring Swiss celebrities, including Roger Federer and Elton John.

Caricature of Joseph von Fraunhofer holding a telescope, created for the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft.

Elderly rock band in space featuring a guitarist, wheelchair-bound musician, and stylized cosmic stage.

Man in vintage clothing rides a pennyfarthing bicycle with a bottle of Chateau Petrus wine.

Isometric infographic of airport innovation process using swimming pool metaphor with labeled sections.

Swiss Nationalrat members play musical chairs on a map with cantonal emblems in a political illustration.

Double-page spread from Neue Zürcher Zeitung am Sonntag featuring Swiss Nationalrat playing musical chairs on a cantonal map, with detailed vector illustration and political humor.

Cartoon of academic writing competition with vintage robots and humans, illustrating publishing pressures in academia.

Double-page spread from Neue Zürcher Zeitung am Sonntag featuring humorous illustration of robots and humans in an academic writing competition.

Cartoon of two young people writing and using a smartphone, with Eiffel Tower, Atomium, and Statue of Liberty in the background, about the Erasmus program.

NZZ am Sonntag double-page spread on Erasmus program featuring cartoon of students and global landmarks like Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty.

Patient with IV and stethoscope, clipboard covering face, against a red background.

Timelapse video of Ian David Marsden illustrating Elisabeth Baume-Schneider caricature for Nebelspalter.

Satirical caricature of Elisabeth Baume-Schneider in Appenzell, created for Nebelspalter’s “Tor des Monats.”

Timelapse video of Ian David Marsden creating Luca Hänni and Albert Rösti caricature for Nebelspalter.

Caricature of Luca Hänni and Albert Rösti for Nebelspalter’s “Tor des Monats,” illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Cartoon illustration of a Swiss family from the “Durchzogene Bilanz” article in NZZ am Sonntag, showcasing holiday preferences and humorous gift disappointments.

Full-page editorial spread in NZZ am Sonntag featuring Ian David Marsden’s Swiss family cartoon for the article “Durchzogene Bilanz.” Humorful commentary on family holidays.

NZZ am Sonntag Gesellschaft section cover discussing homelessness, luxury stay contest, digital impact.

Whimsical map of Helvetia with cities, regions, and settlements magnified by a lens.

Illustrated map titled "Die Unbeugsamen" of ancient Helvetia, featuring Zurich and regions.

Chaotic office scenes with meetings, manufacturing issues, rumors, union activity, and deliveries.

Fictional characters from movies and animations in front of a stylized Hollywood sign.

Messiah Lutheran Church pamphlet emphasizing welcome, inclusivity, and community involvement.

Ian David Marsden’s NZZ am Sonntag illustration on voice recognition devices, showing a man yelling into a phone and a caged bird symbolizing tech frustrations.

Man animatedly talks on phone, woman looks bored; bird loudly squawks in a cage above them.

Ian David Marsden’s editorial illustration of file synchronization services showing a man on a laptop, a woman on a video call, and a lounging cat for NZZ am Sonntag.

Editorial spread in NZZ am Sonntag about synchronization services, with Ian David Marsden’s colorful illustration of modern tech tools and user devices.

Ian David Marsden’s caricature of Pascal Couchepin surrounded by whimsical characters, featured in NZZ am Sonntag.

Ian David Marsden’s editorial illustration of Swiss voter archetypes for NZZ am Sonntag’s 2007 election analysis, including political character portraits.

Newspaper page with 2007 Swiss voter archetype cartoons and voter demographic analysis.

Cartoon characters in orange convertible driving through scenic vineyard landscape with mountain.

Front page of newspaper culture section with SVP article, headline, caricatures, and cultural text.

Newspaper front page with articles on politics, surrogacy in India, and Chile mining rescue.

mice at computers, bull on a globe with megaphone.

Man and woman assembling a colorful leaning shelf, tools scattered on the floor.

Cartoon of a man and woman building a wobbly structure with blocks, hammer, and instructions.

Two comic-style book covers, one with Jamaican runners, one with a skier and lightning bolts.

Newspaper spread titled "Books of the Year" featuring illustrated sports-themed book covers.

Newspaper article on the challenges of removing online information, with related illustrations.

Athletes engage in various sports while using smartphones, including diving, swimming, and running.

Man in chocolate bar costume with flyers in cityscape, playful cartoon style.

Ornate club doorway with statues, two men visible inside, one peeking, staircase in background.

Man reads "Der Bund" with pipe, smiling bear, domed building, and photo-taking people in background.

Smiling water droplet character with windmill, text reads "Fête de l'Eau" and "Vacquières".

Older man in coat and scarf examines hand-shaped footprints in snowy forest.

Bear hugging a rabbit with hearts, "World Hug Day" and "21 Janvier" on orange-pink background.

Statues in fountain at Place de Thessalie, Antigone, Montpellier, one taking a selfie.

Black-and-white comic strip with humorous dialogue on radium and European geography.

Illustrations showing construction workers in various safety and hazard situations.

Elderly person nervously holding a large sleeping tabby cat on lap with "SCRATCHY" text above.

Cartoon character in spacesuit with helmet, bow tie, jetpack, holding cup on red background.

Storyboard illustration for St. Gallen's planning and construction law revision project.

one with vest and plate, one crowned with utensils, one running with bone.

Illustration of a soccer ball with wings and cleats on a bright pink background.

Cartoon shows worried man with cats, dogs as medics; cat holds a net; text in German.

Cartoon of man with peanut and monkey drawing NFTs amidst floating money.

Cartoon man holding a framed picture anxiously, surrounded by monkeys with text about NFTs.

Santa with drink, tree decorator in vest, serious Santa with ship, jester in heels.

Article on whimsical 2023 holiday trends with humorous character illustrations.

Illustrated book cover titled "Marvin," with a pianist and a boy holding awards on stage.

Surfers ride red wine waves inside a large glass, highlighting a creative, whimsical concept.

Two people surf on wine waves in a glass; man on blue board, woman on yellow board.

Cartoon bull in swimsuit leaping over inflatable pool with three people, spectators watching.

Comic strip showing neighbors helping with winter tire change during first snowfall.

Comic "Captain Power vs. Dr. Disturber" showing power restoration.

Caricature of a bald man at a table with coffee, mountains, and flowered building in background.

Tall man in suit surrounded by small scientists working on DNA strands using ladders and laptops.

Person fishing on dock in cartoon, large fish below water observing bait.

Caricature of a man manipulating suited figures with canes in front of a classical building.

Cartoon animal in red sweater sitting indoors with mug, watching rain through window.

Person on park bench using smartphone, surrounded by animated animals in a city park setting.

Innovation process infographic as swimming pool landscape, showing idea development stages.

Man on rocky peak gazes at ornate castle across misty landscape, inspired by Caspar David Friedrich.

Elderly woman with poodle startled by loud men in car on city street.

Person at desk with books, viewing masks and swirling hair figure; pen suggests creativity.

Comic illustration on infection prevention, showing hygiene and surgical safety, by Dräger.

Comic-style illustration promoting infection control and hygiene with cleaning activities.

Comic illustration on infection prevention by Dräger, highlighting breaking the infection chain.

Anthropomorphic animals play bocce in a village with mountains in the background.

Anthropomorphic rabbits ride pink scooter with wine basket, vineyards and mountains backdrop.

Man with mustache holding wine glass before fireplace, mantle with candles, bottles, artwork.

Man with wine by fireplace, ornate decor, wine bottles, stately building in background.

Scientists study DNA helixes on a large shirtless man wearing plaid shorts.

Colorful cartoon-like abstract creatures with diverse shapes, expressions, and unique features.

Black and white caricature of a smiling person with large ears wearing a suit and collared shirt.

Line drawing of man with floral hat and tie, reading newspaper at table with coffee and flowers.

Colorful kitchen illustration with spices, veggies, oil, wine, knife, lemons, plant, and pan on stove.

Kitchen illustration with shelves, ingredients, wine glass, potted plant, and frying pan on stove.

Hand-drawn teacup with floral design on a checkered tablecloth, pink flowers in background.

Man in suit pours drink from barrel on large dog; people and building in background.

Elderly woman with bag stands by elderly man in wheelchair, smoking pipe, reading newspaper.

Elderly woman with man in wheelchair smoking pipe, reading newspaper near market stall outdoors.

Vintage-style wanted poster of two anthropomorphic cats, "The Stubenrein Boys," $10,000 reward.

Caricature of two women in stylish outfits with wine glasses, smiling and celebrating.

Comic strip with characters discussing fear in music, referencing "Jaws" and a book titled "Marvin".

Explorer in cave with torch observing ancient pictographs of humans and animals on walls.

People at a conference table with a virtual meeting screen displaying participants.

Caricature of crowned man and woman with cups, microphone labeled "Royal," and computer.

Cartoon snail with metallic shell, warrior armor, helmet, and spear, futuristic and ancient blend.

Dog in robe at vanity with lights, cosmetics, and "STAR" chair; door reflection with star.

Cartoon images of protest, virus, koala, couple, spicy chip challenge, and magazine article pages.

Board game illustrating entrepreneurial journey with stages, challenges, and playful illustrations.

Cartoon of blond person in distress with tears, clenched fists, red tie, "WAAAHH!" above.

Penguins with fireworks under starry sky; one penguin lights the fuse, preparing for launch.

Caricature of five people with instruments on a pink van labeled "Take the 55," band theme.

Comic magazine "U-COMIX" cover with illustrated portrait, orange scarf, vibrant makeup.

Restaurant scene on left with three people, lab experiment on right with a person in a coat.

Cartoon of a person holding a mug near a decorative blue vase on a stand with hanging greenery.

Santa paints carrot nose on snow reindeer in winter landscape with trees and snowfall.

Cartoon animals including a fox, hare, and wolf engaged in games and driving with mountain view.

one puzzle-shaped with a smiling person and gold medals; one star-shaped, labeled "100 Helvetia."

Digital illustration of a woman and robot, in color and black and white, on art platform.

Woman in striped dress with robot holding bottle, urban cafe scene with waiter serving man.

Cartoon tractor pulls a trailer with smiling people and a pig, driver wearing a hat.

Man working at a desk in a Victorian-style room with books, devices, and a colorful sky outside.

Cartoon fox character illustrates water-saving with bath and shower scenarios.

Cartoon on energy savings with Foxy and Major Domo promoting sustainable living.

Cartoon of two men in Western attire at a bar with a highlighted bottle between them.

Man and woman in vintage attire at airport, focused on smartphones, with speech bubble above.

Cartoon character with curly hair in varied poses, including thinking and jumping, plus a hammer.

Black-and-white caricature of older adult in striped shirt, colorful abstract background.

Comic strip from 1992 with a man presenting a riddle about a caretaker's grandma.

Black-and-white comic strip with characters humorously discussing measurements and existential topics.

Comic from a 1992 Swiss magazine with men surprised by a shout for Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Black and white comic strip titled "Der brave Soldat Schwejk" with characters in dialogue.

Santa Claus in red outfit playing festive electric guitar, with "Rockin' Santa" text above.

Child in purple shirt hugs large pig with hearts above them.

Abstract tangle of wire above small objects like a bottle cap, screw, and seeds on grey background.

camera, microphone, globe, satellite, TV, newspaper, megaphone, and more.

Six gray cubes with media illustrations for the 30th Nuit de la Presse communication event.

London bus with animals stopped by officer, driven by bearded man, cityscape in background.

Anthropomorphic birds in formal attire, social setting, each holding a drink.

party scene with diverse crowd, tent, and fireworks at sunset.

Colorful magazine cover with whimsical machine and human figure in white coat inspecting it.

Man with mustache in bed with animals, "Nebelspalter," "Manege frei!" banner, colorful scene.

Cartoonish armed men with rhinoceros outline and text "Der Tod des letzten Nashorns" visible.

Colorful magazine cover with jester watering multicolored hats, "Nebelspalter" 26 Feb 1990.

Book page illustration of a couple embracing on a mountain, bordered by detailed drawings.

Animal characters in regal attire pull a carriage; a large "Enter" key flies nearby.

Cartoon of a lively train scene with characters listening to music, holding a guitar, and climbing.

Chaotic train scene with singing, crying baby, guitar playing, ketchup spill, and hanging toddler.

Two caricatures of an older man in a suit and glasses, one in color, one in black and white.

Comic-style magazine cover featuring King Göla, titled "CH-Pop Boomt!" with music acts listed.

Man with mustache in bright yellow suit, abstract background, "OH YEAH!" text above.

Child with skull shirt sitting inside coiled creature, sketch-like illustration.

Kitten sleeps on plaid armchair by fireplace, with tea set and flower pot on table, framed pictures.

MacDirectory cover features caricature with device, colorful attire, flying objects, and cartoons.

Older person with tattoo, holding a mug and cigarette, sitting at a table, grayscale illustration.

Whimsical illustration of two characters riding a pink scooter with wine in a vineyard setting.

Graphic novel with illustrated panels, dialogue, illustrator info, and visible workspace items.

Cartoon with two figures on a guillotine platform, one gesturing to a cheering crowd.

Corkscrew, couple toasting with wine, grape cluster, and flower magazine cover.

Hand painting illustration of smiling person with green leaves and purple grapes.

Illustration of a woman with grapes and two "LandLiebe" magazines showing scenic covers.

woman pouring wine, woman in vineyard, man observing flying wine bottle.

Man in suit sweating, sitting with travel-themed yellow suitcase with stickers, travel theme.

Caricature of man with wild hair holding a skull, in green suit, with speech bubble about aliens.

Man in vineyard with beret, holding wine glass; bottle with wings; two LandLiebe magazines nearby.

Caricature of an elderly man in a suit holding a Burger King crown, with detailed features.

Cartoon of a man dining lavishly with wine, lobster, and jeweled golden bottle theme.

Cat sleeping on sofa, table with cup, glasses, newspaper. Fireplace, heart sculpture outside window.

Cartoon of a green blob character at a desk with a laptop, sarcastically loving Mondays.

Illustration of a man's head split in half, revealing gears and whimsical figure inside.

Man reading by fireplace in cozy room with pictures. Cat on rug, table with cup beside chair.

Whimsical pub "The Fuzzy Pint" with cartoon creatures, street sign, and hydrant on corner street.

Cartoon of a person with glasses working on a machine with colorful gears and abstract shapes.

Fluffy white dog on floor with framed man portrait above, wallpaper background.

Cartoon of person at desk with papers, viewing an older individual on a computer screen.

Mature man with light hair in suit, white shirt, red tie, serious expression, digital illustration.

Speaker at podium gesturing, woman listening, small audience, draped curtains, potted plant.

Red robot causing city chaos; helicopter overhead; people alarmed; cars tossed around.

Cartoon of a large, colorful bird looming behind an elderly man on bench reading a newspaper.

Illustration of a figure on a vintage penny-farthing, wearing a cape and pointed hat.

Board game depicting entrepreneurial stages with illustrations and humorous storytelling elements.

Santa Claus with a drink and sack, standing by a tree with presents.

Cat in hat and sweater holding bags; shadow resembles a muscular human figure on the wall.

Cartoon of person smiling with a cup near a cliff, lighthouse, birds, house, and clouds in view.

Cartoon of protestors with sticky hands holding a "Renovate Gösgen" sign near a power plant.

Person in office analyzing charts on screen with city view through window.

Person in blue and yellow uniform at desk with computer in warehouse, another inspecting inventory.

Humanoid with rat-like head, guitar case, city street, hat on ground, musical notes in air.

Cartoon of two people conversing with observing anthropomorphic animals in hats and glasses.

Two smiling people holding a document, with cartoon animals in a living room background.

hospital, museum, interview, construction scene.

Muscular anthropomorphic dog with tattoos in a bar, holding a glass and a cigar.

Caricature of a driver in a vintage car with mustard jar, wearing flat cap and smoking.

Deer in a forest near logs with large mushrooms; trees and foliage in the background.

Carnival scene with characters, cow on stilts, drumming, juggling, dancing, cartoon animals.

Editorial illustration requires both creativity and a deep understanding of the content. I create impactful illustrations for magazines, newspapers, and educational publishers to enhance storytelling and reader engagement. Each editorial illustration starts with an in-depth understanding of the text, ensuring that the artwork aligns seamlessly with the publication’s message and purpose.

Alongside traditional magazine illustration, I collaborate with educational publishers across Germany, Switzerland, and other regions to produce visuals for textbooks, training books, and online educational videos. These illustrations are designed to enrich learning materials, making complex topics more accessible and engaging for readers. Whether for editorial articles or educational content, my goal is to create illustrations that support comprehension and inspire curiosity.

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