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Illustration von Ian David Marsden für Gezeichnet 2025 – Schweizer Pressezeichner Ausstellung im Museum für Kommunikation Bern

Doppel-Ausstellung in Bern: Zwei Anlässe, viele Menschen, noch mehr Zeichnungen

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 im Nebelspalter mit Cartoons von Ian David Marsden zum Schwingerfest 2025

Schwingbegriffe einfach erklärt – Nebelspalter 7/8 2025

„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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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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Professional Case Studies (PDF)

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,

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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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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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Featured image for the 25th Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem blog post, showcasing a colorful jester’s hat illustration and the European Cartoon Center logo.”

25th Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem

Ian David Marsden – Editorial Cartoon Submissions for the 25th Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem As a cartoonist, I often find creative fuel in thematic challenges. The 2025 edition of the Euro-kartoenale Kruishoutem invited artists from around the world to explore the theme “The Hat – Hats Off.” I submitted five hand-drawn editorial

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Cartoon of a jovial Bavarian toasting a happy Swiss tourist at Oktoberfest, illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest

Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest: A Cartoon by Ian David Marsden This vibrant cartoon, titled Ein Schweizer am Oktoberfest, was created for the print edition of the renowned Swiss satirical magazine Nebelspalter. It humorously captures the cultural clash and festive atmosphere of Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest. A cheerful Bavarian in full traditional

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Helmi Sigg Cartoon Illustration

Helmi Sigg – Karikatur eines Schweizer Kultstars von Marsden

Helmi Sigg – Eine Schweizer Medienlegende im Porträt von Cartoonist Ian David Marsden Helmi Sigg ist ein Urgestein der Schweizer Medienlandschaft. Mit Wurzeln in Radio, Kabarett, Theater, Musik und Literatur hat er das kulturelle Leben der Schweiz über Jahrzehnte hinweg mitgeprägt. Vom Pionierstatus bei Radio 24 bis hin zu seinen

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Cartoon-style portraits of four artists with related tools and floral headpiece centerpiece.

The Artistic Ballade in Provence – Cartoon Portraits of Legendary Artists

Cartoon Illustrations of Iconic Artists in a Whimsical Provençal Scene Whimsical cartoon portraits of Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí — each reimagined in a sun-drenched Provençal landscape, infused with vibrant colors, humor, and iconic references to their work. Each hand-drawn digital illustration is created in

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“I Speak English” — Paris 2024 Hospitality Campaign: Logo, Mascot & Free Badge Design

“I Speak English” — Visual Identity & Illustration for Paris 2024 Hospitality Campaign Download the free illustrated badge (PDF) As a freelance illustrator based in France, I was invited to develop the full visual identity for “I Speak English” — a hospitality campaign launched ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Gezeichnet 2023 – Press Cartoons Exhibition in Bern Featuring Ian David Marsden

I’m pleased to share that I am once again participating in the annual “Gezeichnet” exhibition in Bern, Switzerland — a prestigious national showcase for editorial illustration and press cartoons. This year, five of my original works, published in Nebelspalter, are featured, marking my return to the exhibition as a Swiss

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Two smartphones with animated screens and colorful business comic strips displayed.

Mascots and Comic Art – Powerful Tools for Global Brand Communication

Visual Storytelling That Engages – From Print Campaigns to Animated Explainers Comic strips and custom mascots are timeless and effective storytelling tools for businesses seeking authentic audience engagement. From global brands to regional campaigns, illustrated visuals transcend language barriers and age groups, delivering universal, memorable messages through character-driven storytelling. Comic

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Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio: Ian David Marsden

Behance Illustrator and Graphic Designer Portfolio – Ian David Marsden I’ve recently updated my Behance portfolio to showcase a more complete and strategic selection of client work, organized as in-depth case studies. As a freelance illustrator, cartoonist, and creative director, I focus on helping clients communicate visually — whether through

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